fredus Posted May 9, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there! I've finally taken my shinny new M262 on a trip and so far so good (I've learned not to use anything > iso 3200 and over-expose a bit under low light if I want to avoid banding). One thing that "bother" me a bit is the amount of steam/fog I get on the viewfinder. I try to be very careful not to put my finger on it to avoid smudge, but still I get it quite regularly. The environment was not particulary humid or hot (maybe on night in a pub ...). I've used Leica for a long time i.e. IIIf, M3, MP and never really had this issue. Just wondering if something changed ... If the glass is more prone to smudge or steam ... Don't know. I just find myself cleaning the viewfinder more than I would like. Or maybe I got old and don't realize that I put my greasy fingers on the viewfinder. Am I the only one with this "problem"? Thanks! Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 Hi fredus, Take a look here Steam/fog on M262 viewfinder. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted May 10, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 10, 2016 Maybe the last - I do the same Seriously, your M3 has raised edges to prevent this and I <think> that the glass of the MP is not as flush with the body as the digital Ms either. So, try and get a pair of Leica white cotton gloves - or just polish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted May 10, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 10, 2016 Yes, I hope it's nothing internal. But it's so easy when removing baseplate and generally handling the camera (I bought one last week and I'm really pleased with everything about it!) to touch either of the rangefinder windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 10, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 10, 2016 Well, if the OP cleans it off is should be smudge on the outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted May 10, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 10, 2016 This and driving a RHD stickshift car are two cases where being lefthanded is advantageous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted May 10, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 10, 2016 With time and practice the correct finger position to avoid glass smudges is learned. There are anti-fogging products available, Cat Crap comes to mind: http://www.amazon.com/EK-10003C-Cat-Crap/dp/B002ZNA488 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredus Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted May 10, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you guys! :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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