mark-b
Well-known
The widest frameline on the R3a is 50mm. What do you estimate is the equivalent focal length out to the edges of the viewfinder? 
neoro
Member
I think the R3a does until 40mm at its widest.
My guess for the edges of the frame lines, would probably be around 34+/-mm
My guess for the edges of the frame lines, would probably be around 34+/-mm
mfogiel
Veteran
The widest frames are 40mm, but there is little relief around, so a 35mm coverage for the whole VF is your best bet, i.e. if you do not wear glasses, because in that case, even the 50mm frames are tight to see.
mark-b
Well-known
That's good to know; especially if I have to put a 35mm lens on it.
Matus
Well-known
The best is to try out. I do NOT have any true rangefinder camera and will remember to look through the viewfinder of the Bessa R3A. To get the edges of the viewfinder you must literally "look around". I do believe that people with glasses may have problems to see the 40mm framelines. The 50mm is probably optimal - still very large, but easy to see.
I hope to get an R3A one day too ...
I hope to get an R3A one day too ...
Jipe
Newbie
Hello,
I got the R3A and use it with a 40mm for which the widest frame lines are build.
Edges aren't obvious to get. And I don't wear glasses.
I agree that "full frame" viewer shoud be more or less 35mm.
In this case, I think that being accurate on the edges will cost time !
If that can help.
JP
I got the R3A and use it with a 40mm for which the widest frame lines are build.
Edges aren't obvious to get. And I don't wear glasses.
I agree that "full frame" viewer shoud be more or less 35mm.
In this case, I think that being accurate on the edges will cost time !
If that can help.
JP