robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Share #1 Posted February 15, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Everyone Could you tell me what the viewfinder magnification is for a leica M2 ? At risk of appearing lazy, if anyone could tell me what the three settings for the framelines are, as well, it would be great !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leica M2 Posted February 15, 2007 Share #2 Posted February 15, 2007 Hello Everyone Could you tell me what the viewfinder magnification is for a leica M2 ? At risk of appearing lazy, if anyone could tell me what the three settings for the framelines are, as well, it would be great !! It is 0.72 magnification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted February 15, 2007 Share #3 Posted February 15, 2007 Hello Everyone Could you tell me what the viewfinder magnification is for a leica M2 ? At risk of appearing lazy, if anyone could tell me what the three settings for the framelines are, as well, it would be great !! Robert, The frames are 35, 50 & 90. Be aware that these frames are larger in a .72 than they appear on an M6 or M7 or MP with a .72 viewfinder. When the 28mm frame was added after the M5, the other frames shrank in size. It's great for a 50 but tougher for a 35 to see everything at once. Also, the v/f may be a bit dimmer than an M4 or M5. Why do you ask? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted February 15, 2007 Thanks Tony and William So that means the M3 went all the way up to 0.95 then they brought it back again for later models...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted February 15, 2007 William Ahaa...(image on the way...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted February 15, 2007 Share #6 Posted February 15, 2007 Thanks Tony and William So that means the M3 went all the way up to 0.95 then they brought it back again for later models...!! Not exactly. Better read this. How to choose a Leica M version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted February 15, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) This could be the reason... 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/16337-m2-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=172899'>More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted February 15, 2007 William Too late - got the one above already !! (Arrived yesterday) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 15, 2007 Share #9 Posted February 15, 2007 Nice one Robert. Mine is older than yours (101xxxx), so yours is probably an early 60s one. The 35 frameline is next to useless if you wear glasses, but, fortunately, the whole frame is more or less the same coverage. However, to see the whole fram, you will have to look round inside the viewfinder. Still takes bloody good pictures with a 35 though If you send it to MK for a CLA, they will also replace the fresnel screen window and viewfinder glass for you, all for around a hundred quid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 15, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 15, 2007 Hi Robert, they changed the magnification so that a 35mm could be used without goggles. As William says the framelines cover a greater area than on say an M6, and are more accurate for that in most situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted February 15, 2007 Looks like fun - I haven't had a chance to try a film in it yet though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted February 15, 2007 Andy and Steve and William Reported to be E++ the shutter seems smooth and it looks like everything works - I'll try a couple of flims through it then maybe send it to MK for a CLA I was interested in the M3 viewfinder because of the extra mag but didn't realise the M3 could be older than the M2 Andy mine is 114xxx - I've put a 50VC on the front for now, taken from my lllf ... William Thanks for the really useful link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted February 15, 2007 Share #13 Posted February 15, 2007 This could be the reason... Looks good. Find a strap which will not mark that top plate if it's as clean as it looks. When did it last have a CLA? Ten years is a reasonable rule. What's that you are using for a body cap? Better find a 35/2 and a meter. You remember meters? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted February 15, 2007 William 35mm f2 body cap located s/h and on the way.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted February 15, 2007 ...though I do have to be tactful about that right now as they don't know it's missing from the shop yet.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 15, 2007 Share #16 Posted February 15, 2007 Robert, the M2 was released as a cheaper alternative to the M3. So it's quite possible that the M3 could be older. Having owned an M2 and M3 (still have the M3), overall I prefered the M2. In case you're wondering I kept the M3 because I also had an M6 and I liked the choice of magnifications. I still have the M6 oo :-) If the camera needs a CLA I can highly recommend Malcolm Taylor... Malcolm Taylor Upper Lye Farm Aymestrey Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9SZ United Kingdom Tel - 01568 770542 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #17 Posted February 15, 2007 Steve Thanks - I've heard a lot about Malcolm Taylor and my well give him a try - the basics look good on the camera and neither the v/f or the fresnel look too bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted February 15, 2007 Steve It was only the v/f magnification that made me hesitate for a moment as I might have liked 0.95 but this one looks a good one and certainly seems to have been worth the cash - does anyone know if there's a manual on the internet somewhere for the M2 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 15, 2007 Share #19 Posted February 15, 2007 Robert, there are a number of manuals here... Camera Manuals Online ...but the M2 isn't one of them. To be honest I don't think it's that difficult a camera to operate without a manual <grin> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #20 Posted February 15, 2007 Steve Now you come to mention it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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