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.
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'.
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 $$ for it!
PS: Mee too! 75% of the time I`m only shooting 50`s with my LTM equipment, so really don`t need a finder LOL!!!! '
Brings me to a point that I was trying to make a while ago...
The beauty of the original Leica was the concept of one compact, complete and discrete camera that was infallible and indestructble. Bit like a P&S (sacrilege)!
Leitz's promotion of that camera as a 35mm 'system' offering extraordinary versatility and choice undermined (I'd say undermined rather than extended) that original concept at a very early stage.
Although I enjoy the accesories (give me a PLOOT anytime), The fascination for me will always remain with camera, lens and maybe the case.
How does one use it right? I can see the 35, and the 50. But a 90?
Incidentally, I think things like the ROSOL are one of the great things about screwmount Leicas. There are accessories to fit every taste, for most any situation imaginable.
Here is the best one I know - it's called Optimus, made in Germany - built is as good as Leica or better. It goes up to 180mm lens - 35,50,85,135,180mm. - very unusual. ANd has a great feature - it has a built-in diopter from +2 to -2. Hard to find, but well worth extra $$ for it!
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.
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
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.
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........
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