cosmonaut
Well-known
So I have had my M6 since 2006 and really don't know what the white out finder looks like. The wax seal on the lens mount is gone so I guess it was CLAed or serviced before I got it.
Is it just the center patch, the entire finder that whites out?? I have never had an issue with not being able to focus. When I shoot facing the sun and it's maybe at a 10-30 degree angle to my plane the center patch will get whiter but I can still focus.
The small band on the front of the finder that indicates .72 or .85 is either faded, gone or maybe was never there. But it's .72
Is there a way to tell for sure?????
Is it just the center patch, the entire finder that whites out?? I have never had an issue with not being able to focus. When I shoot facing the sun and it's maybe at a 10-30 degree angle to my plane the center patch will get whiter but I can still focus.
The small band on the front of the finder that indicates .72 or .85 is either faded, gone or maybe was never there. But it's .72
Is there a way to tell for sure?????
Steve Bellayr
Veteran
I had my M6ttl 0.85 viewfinder upgraded. I could tell the difference. Before the upgrade the viewfinder (center patch) would flare or white out. Now it does not. By consensus (There are discussions on the net ref. this upgrade which is what I relied upon when I did the upgrade.) the only M6 viewfinder that needed it was the 0.85. However, IMHO, the MP viewfinder is better than the M6 viewfinder
cosmonaut
Well-known
Thanks I appreciate the info. I am sure the MP finder is nicer than the M6 .72 but I would have to justify the cost. i mean it works fine as is.
Archlich
Well-known
The higher the magnification the more obvious the flare is. For many the stock 0.72 finder is good enough.
But I had to upgrade a 0.85 one of mine as the patch whited out with the tiniest amount of light in frame.
But I had to upgrade a 0.85 one of mine as the patch whited out with the tiniest amount of light in frame.
Timmyjoe
Veteran
My M6 TTL 0.72 whited out on occasion. I got it upgraded and the biggest difference I noticed is that the whole viewfinder seems to be a bit higher contrast which I find makes it easier to focus. Still can't hold a candle to my M3, but it's better than it was.
Vincent.G
Well-known
If the white out has never affected your shooting then maybe you should leave it alone. The upgrade is meant to reduce flaring of the RF focusing patch only. It will not improve the VF. That's my personal experience.