Help with my new 35mm viewfinder

[webb3201]

I just received my 35mm viewfinder to work my Jupiter and Kiev. My question is how do i "activate " it? I have attached the finder, but it does not seem to do anything. I was expecting some method to focus, but it seems to just be a plain view. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[back alley]

it's just to line up your shot. it doesn't DO anything.
you focus with the regular (part of the camera) vf.

it takes some geting used to.

(not that i ever did)

joe

 

[webb3201]

Thanks...I thought it through and felt a bit silly about asking. Appreciate the help. k

 

[back alley]

no worries.
the first time i looked thru one i wondered what all the fuss was about too.

joe

 

[wlewisiii]

I had read about them and figured, "Oh I can guess what it's going to see" and you can see the result here...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/4759/sort/1/cat/500/page/3

Oops :bang:

I homebrewed one shortly thereafter. Then had to figure out how to use it... :bang: again

William

 

[webb3201]

I had read about them and figured, "Oh I can guess what it's going to see" and you can see the result here...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/4759/sort/1/cat/500/page/3

Oops :bang:

I homebrewed one shortly thereafter. Then had to figure out how to use it... :bang: again

William

HAHA....I was thinking the same thing prior to purchase. It couldn't be that hard could it! Very glad I grabbed one.