Not the case. The optics fit into slots that mimic the same design of the slots used in the donor camera, and they don't move once installed. No glue necessary! The parts just fit together.
It's actually quite a good viewfinder, and only 1/2 ounce.
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Not the case. The optics fit into slots that mimic the same design of the slots used in the donor camera, and they don't move once installed. No glue necessary! The parts just fit together.
It's actually quite a good viewfinder, and only 1/2 ounce.
Excellent! you may be able to find an off-the-shelf adhesive ring that would serve the purpose of the gaffer tape and look better. 🙂
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Very interesting and timely...I'm working with a 6x9 folder with a 105mm lens and would like a shoe mounted viewfinder but while looking I find most are expensive...pulling one out of the Canon camera and placing it in that plastic mount looks doable...
I really don't know how to frame with the viewfinder it currently has and while testing I find I'm all over the place in framing...this would help...plus I wear glasses too...
I really don't know how to frame with the viewfinder it currently has and while testing I find I'm all over the place in framing...this would help...plus I wear glasses too...
SimonSawSunlight
Simon Fabel
correct, but it's an m2 and an m4 that have gotten the MA finder installed. the problem seems to be that, unless you have an organ donor you pretty much have to have it done by leica, since they won't sell the finder parts to third parties. go figure.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Did you have problems with the original M2 and M4 finders? What is the advantage of an M-A finder?
Erik.
Erik.
SimonSawSunlight
Simon Fabel
The M4 was blacked out after an unfortunate meeting of camera and concrete. The M2 finder was deteriorating and I therefore had it replaced before it broke down entirely.
The M-A finder is just their current (non-metered) finder version, with framelines for 28, 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135mm. There was no choice of finders (other than magnification). They don't have the old M2/M4 finders in stock at Leica, otherwise I would have been fine with a simple replacement.
I still have an M2 with the old finder and other than the different (and a bit wider) framlines and it not being quite as fresh, I don't see much significant difference.
phrons
Established
If you can’t see the framelines then it almost ruins the entire rangefinder experience in my humble opinion.
I know this might sound blasphemous to a 35 shooter, but have you ever tried a 50? If you get one that focuses down to .7 it might suit you better. Just throwing another solution out there that’s cheaper than getting a .58 finder
I know this might sound blasphemous to a 35 shooter, but have you ever tried a 50? If you get one that focuses down to .7 it might suit you better. Just throwing another solution out there that’s cheaper than getting a .58 finder
SimonSawSunlight
Simon Fabel
I don't care for the bulk or change in weight/balance of the goggled lenses. As an eyeglass wearer, I often use an auxiliary finder. The SBLOO is one of the best & the Voigtlander metal 35mm finder is sweet. They make for quick shooting or careful compositions.
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i can confirm that. great finder!
Mark C
Well-known
Even the M5 finder must have some interchangeability. When I had one previously the 35 frame line drove me nuts, so when I bought an M5 in need of service I had an M4 style 35 frame installed as it was being worked on.
Still doesn't help the OP, but thought I'd mention it anyway. I still think you do just get used to the 35 frame lines over time.
Still doesn't help the OP, but thought I'd mention it anyway. I still think you do just get used to the 35 frame lines over time.
