Keith1974 Posted November 5, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I see there is a viewfinder for the X1 which is quite expensive. It's just optical is that correct? Can I use any type of optical viewfinder or would you recommend some? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 5, 2018 Posted November 5, 2018 Hi Keith1974, Take a look here Viewfinder for X1. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted November 5, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2018 Keith I have the Leica one which is matched to the lens. It is very good, despite its plastic body. Some users prefer a cheaper finder designed for other types of camera and some will answer your question. So yes, you can use any finder matched the 35mm focal length and it is most useful in bright outdoor lighting; less so indoors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivette Posted November 5, 2018 Share #3 Posted November 5, 2018 I have an old Voigtlander 35mm optical viewfinder which I used on a Barnack camera and the M3, and for me it is certainly adequate on the X2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglasco Posted November 5, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 5, 2018 I had a voigtlander one I purchased it from ebay, but I found the olmpus optical one the best although they are not cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivette Posted November 5, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 5, 2018 A couple of years ago I got an Olympus EVF at KEH for under $150. It worked perfectly on the X2, but now it stays on the X Vario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 5, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 5, 2018 I have the optical (36mm) Leica finder you mention, left over from when I had my X1. I have toyed with using it on my M3 if I ever get a 35mm lens. They might be slightly more expensive, but they are nice as David said. I know of one also for sale in my country, if you are keen to try one, PM me. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwF Posted November 6, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I found my Leica 36mm optical finder for the 113 on ebay for $75. The little silver Voigtlander finders are very good. I have the 28mm and keep it in my bag with the X Vario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith1974 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted November 6, 2018 Thanks everyone that's super helpful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivette Posted November 8, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 8, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 3:59 PM, Trivette said: I have an old Voigtlander 35mm optical viewfinder which I used on a Barnack camera and the M3, and for me it is certainly adequate on the X2. 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/291207-viewfinder-for-x1/?do=findComment&comment=3627543'>More sharing options...
Keith1974 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted November 8, 2018 Cool thanks for the tip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted May 3, 2019 Share #11 Posted May 3, 2019 I've a mint 36mm Leica one for sale right now, relegated my X1 to a pocket snapshooter now I've got a CL £100 delivered in UK for any fellow forum member (on ebay for £110+p&p) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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