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I've been trying all over the US. The closest I got was missing one at Tamarkin by a few hours a few days ago. Called there this morning and still nothing. Also, e-mailed Dale in Florida and nothing as well. Calumet seems to have the best price I can find ($299 US), but they haven't received anything related to the X1 yet.

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Have you considered a 35mm (Brite line Leica crystal Brilliant viewfinder, its a jewel? from 1950's in mint mint condition WOW!! I got one:D and boy is it Brilliant. Now all I need is the X1. My M8 system w/lens and bag are for sale just for a new X1.

 

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Have you considered a 35mm (Brite line Leica crystal Brilliant viewfinder, its a jewel? from 1950's in mint mint condition WOW!! I got one:D and boy is it Brilliant. Now all I need is the X1. My M8 system w/lens and bag are for sale just for a new X1.

 

chris m.

 

..is that the sbloo? got a pic?

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..is that the sbloo? got a pic?

 

I got one of each , I got the 50mm, 90w/parallax adjustment and the 35mm all in mint mint condition just like the day when my father bought them brand new in NY, NY from the Leica Store in 1952. Anyways I'm recovering from back surgery, but I'll (try)?? to post some pic's, these viewfinders are just like diamonds, real jewels, the crystal they used back then from a special mine no longer is producing this (type) of crystal glass. Its so yummy, even me almost blind can see once again when viewing through them.:)

 

chris m.

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I had to bitch and moan and act like an idiot (to Leica and a US dealer) in order to get one promised to me by the end of the month. A lot of work in order to have the priviledge to buy something. :) I won't complain though. They could have just told me to F off. ;)

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I purchased both a viewfinder and handgrip from an online store in the UK called Harrisons; harrisoncameras.co.uk and had them shipped to me here in Australia. Price is £239 for the viewfinder and £89 for the grip. It makes the viewfinder about USD$350 minus shipping. They were great to deal with in every respect.

Hope this helps.

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