2001alal
Member
hi folks
could anyone tell me if there is a 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier similar to
the one for a leica M that can be used on the RD1
thanks
alex :dance:
could anyone tell me if there is a 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier similar to
the one for a leica M that can be used on the RD1
thanks
alex :dance:
anglophone1
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2001alal said:
Take a look at:
http://www.unicircuits.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=112
Best
Clive
Bob Parsons
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anglophone1 said:
Thanks for that information. I've just ordered one - so we shall see
They're not available in the UK, and since I use the camera with the Noctilux a magnifier would be a welcome addition.
Bob.
2001alal
Member
anglophone1 said:
thanks Clive
ordered one today hope it helps
all the best
alex
jimbobuk
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Do tell how this works out (with pics if possible, be nice to see the thing as that page has no picture).. both the product and the shop.
Cheers
Jim
Cheers
Jim
Bob Parsons
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Excellent fast friendly service, good communications. The total time from placing the order was 4 days from Japan to the UK.
Very early observations.
1. The magnifier attaches in the same way as you would mount a diopter correction lens.
2. There's an inbuilt +/- diopter correction which is adjustable. That's a big plus for anyone whose eyes have limited accomodation. Unlike an SLR, with a direct vision finder your eyes have to focus on the subject as it's distance varies.
3. All optical surfaces are coated.
4. 50mm frame lines are easily visible, 35mm frame not quite and 28mm not at all. The 35mm not being completely visible is aggravated by the rangefinder patch moving as you focus. When wearing glasses the complete 50mm frame is not quite visible.
5. There is no anti scratch rubber on the rear of the magnifier.
6. It's possible to separate the optical components if you over do the diopter adjustment - but easy to screw back together again.
Overall a very favorable impression. It's certainly going to be useful with lenses like the Noctilux and Canon 0.95. The extra magnification is sufficient to show that my rangefinder which I thought was OK is not quite aligned correctly.
If anyone can read Japanese I'd be interested to know what the instruction sheet says.
Bob.
Very early observations.
1. The magnifier attaches in the same way as you would mount a diopter correction lens.
2. There's an inbuilt +/- diopter correction which is adjustable. That's a big plus for anyone whose eyes have limited accomodation. Unlike an SLR, with a direct vision finder your eyes have to focus on the subject as it's distance varies.
3. All optical surfaces are coated.
4. 50mm frame lines are easily visible, 35mm frame not quite and 28mm not at all. The 35mm not being completely visible is aggravated by the rangefinder patch moving as you focus. When wearing glasses the complete 50mm frame is not quite visible.
5. There is no anti scratch rubber on the rear of the magnifier.
6. It's possible to separate the optical components if you over do the diopter adjustment - but easy to screw back together again.
Overall a very favorable impression. It's certainly going to be useful with lenses like the Noctilux and Canon 0.95. The extra magnification is sufficient to show that my rangefinder which I thought was OK is not quite aligned correctly.
If anyone can read Japanese I'd be interested to know what the instruction sheet says.
Bob.
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Bob Parsons
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PeterL
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Bob,
I don't have anything to do with an R-D1, but I bumped into this thread by accident. It translates something like this:
Magnification x 1.3, 2 surfaces (or 2 sides) multi-coated
Diopter correction. The text next to the arrows say: clockwise = short sighted. Other arrow: unscrew.
Strong points: connects to the rear of the finder. Framelines (can't read) enlarge the image. Specifically effective for one-eye range finder cameras with APS size sensor.
Diopter correction is available. You get a wider field of view when not using glasses.
(underlined paragraph)
In some cases, the screw thread of the finder doesn't screw in all the way, but that's no problem.
Then something about after sales service which I didn't bother to translate
EDIT: looking back, I think the bit I can't read probably says something like: framelines are enlarged with the image. That would make sense
Peter.
I don't have anything to do with an R-D1, but I bumped into this thread by accident. It translates something like this:
Magnification x 1.3, 2 surfaces (or 2 sides) multi-coated
Diopter correction. The text next to the arrows say: clockwise = short sighted. Other arrow: unscrew.
Strong points: connects to the rear of the finder. Framelines (can't read) enlarge the image. Specifically effective for one-eye range finder cameras with APS size sensor.
Diopter correction is available. You get a wider field of view when not using glasses.
(underlined paragraph)
In some cases, the screw thread of the finder doesn't screw in all the way, but that's no problem.
Then something about after sales service which I didn't bother to translate
EDIT: looking back, I think the bit I can't read probably says something like: framelines are enlarged with the image. That would make sense
Peter.
2001alal
Member
Bob
Bob
wow bob you got your fast
still waiting for mine
thy told me there was a back order because thy are selling well
you must have got the last one
hope im as happy as you are with mine when i get it lol
lets thanks Clive for the find
thanks Clive
alex
Bob
wow bob you got your fast
still waiting for mine
thy told me there was a back order because thy are selling well
you must have got the last one
hope im as happy as you are with mine when i get it lol
lets thanks Clive for the find
thanks Clive
alex
Hello all,
indeed, Bob's was the last I had in stock and he ordered first. Sorry about the delay to everyone else, but they are on their way to you already.
The manufacturer of these is a one man operation in a small workshop outside of Tokyo. The products are great but when they are too successful there is sometimes a few days of delay.
Regards
Dirk (from Megaperls Webshop)
indeed, Bob's was the last I had in stock and he ordered first. Sorry about the delay to everyone else, but they are on their way to you already.
The manufacturer of these is a one man operation in a small workshop outside of Tokyo. The products are great but when they are too successful there is sometimes a few days of delay.
Regards
Dirk (from Megaperls Webshop)
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AndersG
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Hi!
Do you know if this magnifier would fit the eye piece of the Canon 7?
The 135mm frame is rather tiny.
/Anders
Do you know if this magnifier would fit the eye piece of the Canon 7?
The 135mm frame is rather tiny.
/Anders
rfm
Newbie
Thanks for the heads up on this product.
I just ordered one also.
I use a noctilux and 75 lux on my R-D1 quite a bit and this should be helpful.
It should be very useful when adjusting the RF.
Ron
I just ordered one also.
I use a noctilux and 75 lux on my R-D1 quite a bit and this should be helpful.
It should be very useful when adjusting the RF.
Ron
jlw
Rangefinder camera pedant
Megaperls said:
Can you tell us if they're back in stock now? I'm very interested.
Hello again. They were back in stock but have since sold out again, but we get more today and I am putting in a special order with MS to have even more tomorrow.
Actually, we are going on holiday from tomorrow and the cut-off of fulfilling orders has already passed, but I will do my best to get those pending orders out to all of you on time.
Make sure to choose "EMS" shipping as this is the only way I can ship on weekends when post offices are closed.
Thank you for your interest and feedback.
Regards
Dirk
PS: they don't fit the Canon, but the Bessa R series and apparently there is an adapter for Nikon D50/D70/D2X -- I have to find out how that is supposed to work.
Actually, we are going on holiday from tomorrow and the cut-off of fulfilling orders has already passed, but I will do my best to get those pending orders out to all of you on time.
Make sure to choose "EMS" shipping as this is the only way I can ship on weekends when post offices are closed.
Thank you for your interest and feedback.
Regards
Dirk
PS: they don't fit the Canon, but the Bessa R series and apparently there is an adapter for Nikon D50/D70/D2X -- I have to find out how that is supposed to work.
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PeterL
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Megaperls said:
That sure explains why the instruction sheet was hand-written ! They're charming, though, those small Japanese workshops.
Peter.
edlaurpic
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I just received the magnifier yesterday via EMS and had a few minutes to try it out. It is not quite as easy to use as the 1.25x magnifier that is made for the Leica, in that with the 1.35x for the R-d1 one has to first unscrew an existing "standard" eyepiece before you can screw in the 1.35. So one has to make sure not to lose the standard unit while using the 1.35x. I expect I will work out some sort of small box or little leather case with a little ziiplock or something to carry it in and then will put the standard eyepiece in there when using the 1.35. This isn't a big deal, but is worth mentioning. Adjusting the diopter takes a little playing around if you wear glasses and then there is a tendency to change the adjustment when you remove the eyepiece to put the standard eyepiece back on, which means when you use it again, one needs to readjust the diopter. Again, not a big deal, but this isn't a quick on/quick off kind of thing. However, once the unit is on and the diopter is adjusted to your vision with glasses on or off, the magnifier works perfectly. It is also very well made. I will post again after I have more time to use it, but I am very happy with the unit and with the service I received.
Bob Parsons
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I agree about the need for a small carrying case for the magnifier. I was going to suggest this to Dirk but he's now on holiday. I think an ideal case would have a compartment for the magnifier and a second smaller compartment for the eyepiece/diopter you remove. If it was built with slots so the strap could be threaded through one side that would be even better.
I've found I'm using the magnifier all the time with the 50mm Summicron and Noctilux and forget it's on the camera.
Bob.
I've found I'm using the magnifier all the time with the 50mm Summicron and Noctilux and forget it's on the camera.
Bob.
ezio gallino
Member
So someone must state clearly: no compatibility between the magnifiers for Leica stuff and those forthe Epson RD's... different planets ... true?
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Ed Schwartzreic
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I have ordered a magnifier which is due this week. I plan to email Luigi Crescenzi nd notify him of this item. Luigi made me a combination battery and SD card holder which rides on the R-D1's strap, and this would compliment it.
Ed
Ed
jlw
Rangefinder camera pedant
I got a very prompt email from Dirk after ordering, saying he had gotten mine shipped, and I'm looking forward to receiving it.
Better yet, I think, would be to have a female thread on the "eye" end of the magnifier, so you could screw the removed camera eyepiece into it. This would provide a place to store the eyepiece and also would make use of the eyepiece's rubber rim to protect eyeglasses. Of course, I'm saying this having without having seen the magnifier yet, but it seems like a logical improvement...
Bob Parsons said:
Better yet, I think, would be to have a female thread on the "eye" end of the magnifier, so you could screw the removed camera eyepiece into it. This would provide a place to store the eyepiece and also would make use of the eyepiece's rubber rim to protect eyeglasses. Of course, I'm saying this having without having seen the magnifier yet, but it seems like a logical improvement...