RogerW Posted January 25, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Having deserted a CL (meter, rangefinder problems) for an M2 I have been a little frustrated by the 50 frame that appears when the great little 40 lens is fitted. Checking the accuracy of the 35 frame, I found it slightly 'generous' but much more useful than the 'miserly' 50 frame, I considered the filling approach, but this seemed a pity, so I hooked a finger around the lever. Then it occurred that perhaps something constructed could hold the lever instead. I tried using some thin plywood to cut to shape and after much trial by error, came up with a shape that works for me, held in place by the return spring on the lever. Blackened, it is quite hard to see on the body. It is inserted by a push from the top and removed by lifting the bottom. To date it has not fallen off!! 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! 2 Quote 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/240257-m2-and-40-cron-%E2%80%94-framing/?do=findComment&comment=2752614'>More sharing options...
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250swb Posted January 25, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Clever idea, it saves filing the lens mount to bring up the 35mm frame. Just a quick thought, you could add a fillet to the basic device that slots behind the frame lever meaning it can't fall off forward away from the camera. Steve Edited January 25, 2015 by 250swb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerW Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted January 26, 2015 Many thanks for the suggestion, Steve. It works! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted January 26, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 26, 2015 Maybe with some very careful adjustment it could be made to set the preview lever between the two positions? That way you could get both sets illuminated at the same time. Nice work avoiding modifying the lens btw. Cheers, Michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 26, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 26, 2015 It looks like something by Alexander Calder! . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerW Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted January 26, 2015 I had to look him up . . . but yes, I see what you mean! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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