gvaliquette Posted July 24, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) What is this object? Leitz Flexameter-Unusual Leica Waist level finder-Rare - eBay (item 290456915992 end time Aug-01-10 17:36:36 PDT) A viewfinder? A meter? Just curious, I have no intention of buying it. Thanks. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zeitz Posted July 24, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 24, 2010 There were several of these kind of devices that turned a Leica essentially into a twin lens reflex. Others were the Meyer Megoflex, the DeMornay-Budd, the Nagal Pupille, and the Septonflex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted July 24, 2010 Share #3 Posted July 24, 2010 Fine, and even at a rather good price.... interesting for it came from a Wetzlar factory ... I think they probably have had some personal relationship with Leitz family : I seem to remember that a "young" (maybe still alive) member of the family was indeed named Ernst Kuhn-Leitz... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ui29bk Posted July 24, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 24, 2010 Besides Luigi's explanations, you might also find these links interesting: Leitz Kuhn Flexamter http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20527 What is especially interesting about the device is how it was supposed to be used: Set focus using the device and then manually transfer die distance setting to your camera's lens. That of course without shaking the least bit in order not to alter the distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitz Posted July 24, 2010 Share #5 Posted July 24, 2010 Fine, and even at a rather good price.... interesting for it came from a Wetzlar factory ... I think they probably have had some personal relationship with Leitz family : I seem to remember that a "young" (maybe still alive) member of the family was indeed named Ernst Kuhn-Leitz... Yes, Kuhn who manufactured this device is the Leitz relative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted July 25, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 25, 2010 What is especially interesting about the device is how it was supposed to be used: Set focus using the device and then manually transfer die distance setting to your camera's lens. That of course without shaking the least bit in order not to alter the distance. At the time that wasn't at all a strange idea. Most 35mm cameras, including the first few years' production of Leicas, had no built-in rangefinder. Instead, users could buy rangefinders that they used in exactly that way. Since the typical lens was 45 to 50mm and f/2.8 or slower with a minimum focusing distance of about 90cm, extreme accuracy was not required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted July 25, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 25, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) What is this object? Leitz Flexameter-Unusual Leica Waist level finder-Rare - eBay (item 290456915992 end time Aug-01-10 17:36:36 PDT) A viewfinder? A meter? Just curious, I have no intention of buying it. Thanks. Guy This is an occasion to publish some detailed photos of this - not very easy to use : I tried it - accessory. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/126891-strange-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=1387386'>More sharing options...
Robert J Posted July 26, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 26, 2010 What is this object? Leitz Flexameter-Unusual Leica Waist level finder-Rare - eBay (item 290456915992 end time Aug-01-10 17:36:36 PDT) A viewfinder? A meter? Just curious, I have no intention of buying it. Thanks. Guy I believe that the best use for an accessory like this is for taking low angle photos where it is difficult or impossible to place your eye behind the viewfinder and rangefinder eyepieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert J Posted August 4, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 4, 2010 What is this object? Leitz Flexameter-Unusual Leica Waist level finder-Rare - eBay (item 290456915992 end time Aug-01-10 17:36:36 PDT) A viewfinder? A meter? Just curious, I have no intention of buying it. Thanks. Guy I bought this item and it arrived today.The viewing image is kind of dim but quite usable.There are no focusing aids,just plain ground glass.There is no parallax correction but there is a provision to level the viewfinder so that,at infinity,the camera and the finder are both looking at the same spot.The only work it needs are a thorough cleaning and re-gluing of the leatherette,which is peeling.The original box was included but not the leather case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert J Posted August 4, 2010 Share #10 Posted August 4, 2010 This is an occasion to publish some detailed photos of this - not very easy to use : I tried it - accessory. I believe this was also offered in a version to fit the Contax.Unlike the Flexameter,focusing the camera lens automatically adjusted the focus of the finder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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