Body with 25mm fov?

[Jacob]

I have come to like my 25mm Skopar a lot and I carry it on trips with a 50 or 75mm on a Bessa T. I am thinking of upgrading this kit to a ZM 25mm and a body that doesn't demand external finders. Sometimes i put a 28 on my CL and I find it OK to use the whole viewfinder for framing, so that is what I am planning to do with a new body (my frameless CV finder still isn't very precise).

Which built in finder would be best for a 25mm? ZI, M .58, R2x or maybe CLE?

Grateful for shared experiences or thoughts!

Jacob

 

[captainslack]

According to Stephen Gandy, CV is about to announce the R4A & R4M, which will have framelines for 21, 25, 28, 35, & 50mm. If you're willing to wait until April, you could pick up one of those for a lot less than the Zeiss kit.

 

[back alley]

i use the 25 on the zi without finders.
works pretty good.

 

[Jacob]

Thanks for Your input!
The Bessa R4x sounds really interesting. Would have preferred 25-28-35-50-75 frames though.... You can't have everything, can You? And neither the ZI or CLE have frames for my favourite 75mm Heliar. That leaves me with a MP .58. Why not a la carte ostrich platina something. Or a plain Bessa R.
It's just a box...
Jacob

 

[Stephanie Brim]

Yep, it's just a box. But that doesn't mean you can't have a pretty box. 😀

 

[rover]

Yep, it's just a box. But that doesn't mean you can't have a pretty box. 😀

😱 😱 😱 😱

 

[Gerold]

Using the 25mm on the Zeiss Ikon with the 28er frame, adding a margin - no problem at all. Very precise framing. Never failed so far.

 

[BillBingham2]

I know it's crazy, what about getting a double shoe adapter for the T and leave both finders on at all times?

B2 (;->

 

[Jacob]

I know it's crazy, what about getting a double shoe adapter for the T and leave both finders on at all times?

B2 (;->

If You knew how many times I have knocked the finder out of the shoe on to the pavement and that I have lost one CV mini-finder You wouldn't be surprised that I just say: "Thanks for Your suggestion, but I don't think it would work for me". But ok, I do have a double shoe adapter (I thought I would use it for a small flash –bad idea) so i might give it a try this week end. Maybe secured with some scotch. Would still rather recieve a MP .58 from an unknown admirer.
Jacob