Visoflex 020 = $$$

[leicadude]

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I've been struggling with the decision to pull the trigger on a Visoflex 020 viewfinder for my X 113. It seems like the eBay prices have been creeping up ever since the new M10 came out ($550-$600). I really need a viewfinder for a trip this summer.

 

Question: Is there a very good alternative to the Visoflex 020 for the Leica X 113? I don't need GPS. I need to see the image clearly in bright daylight.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[jaapv]

No electronic one. You can use optical accessory viewfinders. Or use Live View with a Hoodman loupe.

 

http://hoodmanusa.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=CH32

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[jankap]

The Hoodman loupe is very useful. You could try to fix it on your camera via the tripod screw. DIY, I fear.

I use it for my Ricoh and my D-Lux4. 

There also are loupes, that have a magnetic mount. I bought a very cheap one. But it is not adjustable, so I need my specs to use it. Not comfortable.

Jan

 

PS

Here the Hoodman loupe in action. 

The picture was made by Duncan (dunk)  during meeting of the Leica Society.

 

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Edited June 5, 2017 by jankap

[Maddox]

I have a Nikon vari-focal only 60 years old on my XV.

[Nicoboss76]

Whatever you do, don't go for the visoflex. It doesn't work well at all, the eye sensor is just no functional. And the GPS doesn't work most of the time.