payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
While the VIOOH's image may not be as pleasing as those of bright line finders, it is exceptionally convenient and accurate. I have no experience of the FSU turret finder.
Ron (Netherlands)
Well-known
I have a number of finders including the different Leitz finders and the FSU turret. If I use one, it is the FSU turret with the crosshair. But be prepaired that people will remark: "that's an interesting feature you have there, what is it?" I just returned from my big tour through SW USA and several people were asking about this 'interesting feature'.
Krosya
Konicaze
Here is the best one I know - it's called Optimus, made in Germany - built is as good as Leica or better. It goes up to 180mm lens - 35,50,85,135,180mm. - very unusual. ANd has a great feature - it has a built-in diopter from +2 to -2. Hard to find, but well worth extra $$ for it!
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Michael
quote:
'Tom
PS: Mee too! 75% of the time I`m only shooting 50`s with my LTM equipment, so really don`t need a finder LOL!!!! '
Brings me to a point that I was trying to make a while ago...
The beauty of the original Leica was the concept of one compact, complete and discrete camera that was infallible and indestructble. Bit like a P&S (sacrilege)!
Leitz's promotion of that camera as a 35mm 'system' offering extraordinary versatility and choice undermined (I'd say undermined rather than extended) that original concept at a very early stage.
Although I enjoy the accesories (give me a PLOOT anytime), The fascination for me will always remain with camera, lens and maybe the case.
Discuss...
Michael
'Tom
PS: Mee too! 75% of the time I`m only shooting 50`s with my LTM equipment, so really don`t need a finder LOL!!!! '
Brings me to a point that I was trying to make a while ago...
The beauty of the original Leica was the concept of one compact, complete and discrete camera that was infallible and indestructble. Bit like a P&S (sacrilege)!
Leitz's promotion of that camera as a 35mm 'system' offering extraordinary versatility and choice undermined (I'd say undermined rather than extended) that original concept at a very early stage.
Although I enjoy the accesories (give me a PLOOT anytime), The fascination for me will always remain with camera, lens and maybe the case.
Discuss...
Michael
projectbluebird
Film Abuser
How does one use it right? I can see the 35, and the 50. But a 90?
Incidentally, I think things like the ROSOL are one of the great things about screwmount Leicas. There are accessories to fit every taste, for most any situation imaginable.
raid
Dad Photographer
Krosya,
The 180mm is not useful with RF cameras, but 28mm would be good to have. The FSU finder provides 28mm,35mm,50mm,85mm,90mm, 135mm.
I find these options more useful.
The diopter switch is useful in your finder.
Krosya
Konicaze
Well, 180mm setting is useful if you have a 135mm lens on a digital body, like m8 or rd1s. So, depends on what one needs, really.
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
Ohh yes, the 90 setting is the one in the middle, with the front mask flipped up
I hope to be getting a pre-war RASAL soon that`s only for 35/50 & 90 and that`s going on my IIIC K Grey when I shoot with my 1940 90mm Elmar
Leitz has made some pretty unique accessories over the years, some very helpful others abstract, but it`s all lot`s of fun while it all helps when working with the Leica System
Tom
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
Yes, my favorite set up is still a "stepped rewind" IIIC with a 50 Elmar in the "flat nose" case or the same camera with a 50 Summarit/Xenon/Canon/Nikkor lens in the "long nose"case and nothing else........
Tom