Leica M's Viewfinder Mask (ocular side)

paniolo

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Hello Photographers,

I can not say enough how much I love my M2 but one thing realy annoys me.
To see the whole viewfinder I have to stick my eyes to the glass.
The result is a blurred view and I have to wipe the eyepiece every few shots I take because of the liquids my eye leaves on the surface.
My question is how important is the black mask inside the ocular?
The M2 one is small and rectangular, since M4 the mask is more oval and allows better overview.

Would it cause any functional problem if the mask is removed during the next CLA?
--> Would there be any improvement in viewing the overall viewfinder?

Regards
Tobi
 
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