Range finder M8/M6

[LeicaBraz]

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Have a new lens (for me...): Elmar-M 50mm/2.8. Want to use with the M6. So the question is whether to determine how the range finder border lines work with it, if it can test it on the M8 (quick results) and then apply same focusing on the M6.

I guess not, but just in case.

Thanks

[giordano]

If the lens works satisfactorily on the M8 it will work satisfactorily on the M6 - provided that both cameras are correctly adjusted.

[andybarton]

Does the frameline and focus mechanism not work on the M6?

[LeicaBraz]

Everything works fine in both cameras. Maybe my question not clear: the frame lines in the view finder for 50 mm (and also other lenses) don't "frame" exactly what will be seen on the picture. So just to learn what is covered precisely one needs to practice at different distances.

My question then is if after doing this with the M8 (one sees pictures immediately), results can be applied to the M6, or if viewfinders work differently in both cameras and thus what is covered differs (size of sensor in M8 different from 35 mm film).

Thanks again

[andybarton]

The 50mm on the M8 is equivalent to a 67mm on an M6. Even if you were to use an M9 for this experiment, you still wouldn't be able to transfer the results accurately, as rangefinders are inherently inaccurate.

 

The frameline in a film M represents a very good approximation of what will be recorded on the film. The outside of the white line is the whole negative or slide, the image inside the frameline allows for mounting of a slide.

 

If you want proper accuracy in taking photographs, you need an SLR with a 100% viewfinder but even then, there's always some margin for error.

[LeicaBraz]

The 50mm on the M8 is equivalent to a 67mm on an M6. Even if you were to use an M9 for this experiment, you still wouldn't be able to transfer the results accurately, as rangefinders are inherently inaccurate.

 

The frameline in a film M represents a very good approximation of what will be recorded on the film. The outside of the white line is the whole negative or slide, the image inside the frameline allows for mounting of a slide.

 

If you want proper accuracy in taking photographs, you need an SLR with a 100% viewfinder but even then, there's always some margin for error.

 

Thanks andybarton, clear enough. And no need for an SLR; happy with M8/M6 and a new MP not yet used.