lieberdavid Posted May 30, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Everyone, Since the .85x MP viewfinder does not have a frameline for a 28mm lens, I am wondering if one can use the entire viewing window as a good approximation for the image area that a 28mm lens sees. Thanks. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted May 30, 2007 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2007 I will say yes, very close, if you do not wear glasses. regards JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 30, 2007 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2007 Yes, and I do wear spectacles. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted May 30, 2007 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2007 Lieber David, I don't wear glasses and would have to say 'no', contrary to popular belief. I just performed the following test: camera (M7 0.85) on tripod, 28mm Leica finder mounted in the accessory shoe..... I had to move my eye from side to side of the camera's finder occular, to see the absolute edges of the viewfinder - the camera's finder barely reached the view of the accessory 28mm finder. When I was able to see one side of the frame, I could not see the other. It was very inaccurate and would be even more so with the camera handheld. My vote goes to an accessory finder - even though it adds a little bulk to the camera, your viewing will be more precise. Check out the Cameraquest site - the Voigtländer finders are great and very inexpensive. Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 30, 2007 Share #5 Posted May 30, 2007 Jan, Are you left- or right-eyed? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted May 30, 2007 Share #6 Posted May 30, 2007 Jan, Are you left- or right-eyed? Regards, Bill Bil, I am ambidextrous...... Can use either eye, to get the widest view out of the finder I find the right eye better as my nose can sit on the side of the camera instead of being pressed against it and my eyeball is right up to the eyepiece. When I use my right eye I also avoid having the accessory finder dig into my forehead, as would happen when focusing with my left eye. Using my left eye however, has the advantage of not having to squint the other eye closed. The 'unused' eye is blocked by the camera and can be kept open. There you have it - I did not have these left- or right eye problems when I used a Linhof Super Technika....... Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted June 1, 2007 Share #7 Posted June 1, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) It works with a 0.72 but not with the 0.85 viewfinder Regards Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapfile Posted June 1, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 1, 2007 The only 28mm lens I have is on my Tri-Elmar. I wear glasses, and use an external VF when using that focal length on my M7 0.85. I doubt the use of the of the 'whole VF' as opposed to an external VF, while perhaps possible, would be practical. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieberdavid Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks for your help everyone. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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