jaapv Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share #21 Â Posted January 29, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jaap, You are near a 120mm with a 90mm on the M8. Yes - but the 135 finder has reduced framelines for 1m. I would say that is about 150 mm at infinity. Plus these finders have the slide-film-mask cut-off of 1mm on the crop. I'll do some tripod testing. It might come close to the 135=180 on the M8 in that case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Luis D Posted January 29, 2009 Share #22 Â Posted January 29, 2009 One feature you should try with this type finder is keep both eyes opened. It is a 1:1 (also 9cm the same). You may enjoy this way to view, appears the frame to float in space whilst you see your normal view in front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 29, 2009 Share #23 Â Posted January 29, 2009 The VIOOU-type zooming finder has manual correction for close and far framing, and with the 135 setting "zoomed" that little extra bit, makes a very accurate 180 finder for distant shots. Â It is, however, a tiny little window to frame through, has to be manually adjusted for parallax as well or the image is way off center, and is a basic PITA as well as being big and lumpy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted January 29, 2009 Share #24 Â Posted January 29, 2009 ... sorry for continuing this partially unrelated chat about VFs (me and JC are accustomed to this on the historical section... )... Confirm, my VIOOH has 8,5 (of course, together with the std 3,5 5 9 13,5) and VIDOM has both 7,3 and 10,5 (but THERE ARE a pair of VFs for 7,3 only... damn I haven't any... ). Laney lists 10 variants of the VIOOH... plus 3 for the Leitz N.Y sibling known as "Imarect"... yeah VFs are GREAT !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted January 29, 2009 Share #25 Â Posted January 29, 2009 I just found a fine SBOOI. It is my first for an individual focal length and i doubt whether my collection will ever be as large as those impressive lists i find here. Â In the upper section of the frame i see four regular transparent marks, and i cannot make out what they are useful for. Is there any explanation for them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 30, 2009 Share #26 Â Posted January 30, 2009 "...four regular transparent marks, and i cannot make out what they are useful for" Â Parallax correction. When you are focused very cloe to the subject (about 1-1.5 meters) use the four marks as the top of your picture to prevent cutting off tops of heads etc. Â Remember that with an RF, the lens will see the world from 2 inches lower than your eye at the viewfinder. Close up , that can mean 2 inches of missing subject matter in the picture - unless you use the marks. Â Most Leica bright-line finders use similar marks (e.g. my 21 and 28 finders) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted January 30, 2009 Share #27 Â Posted January 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you, adan, for you explanation. Obviously the external viewfinder needs some correction for close distances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 30, 2009 Share #28 Â Posted January 30, 2009 ...(but THERE ARE a pair of VFs for 7,3 only... damn I haven't any... ). !! Â one craddle type for 73 was sold on auction recently for near 500 euros Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 30, 2009 Share #29 Â Posted January 30, 2009 Yes - but the 135 finder has reduced framelines for 1m. I would say that is about 150 mm at infinity. Plus these finders have the slide-film-mask cut-off of 1mm on the crop. I'll do some tripod testing. It might come close to the 135=180 on the M8 in that case. Yes, I do not ask what kind of lens you are planning to use, in my mind I was thinking about a 90mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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