rangefinder patch visible angle?

[JasonG]

Hi all,

Am I correct in thinking that my R3M has quite a small area in the middle of the viewfinder where the RF patch will be visible?
I'm asking as, being new to this rangefinder lark, I thought my camera was in need of attention as I couldn't see the RF patch much of the time and, when I could, it seemed to be half missing or very dim. It seems okay if I'm careful about just where I put my eye but I was wondering if there are any tricks for making sure I hit the spot each time, like maybe an eyecup of some sort?

Tra

JasonG

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Yes, it is just a small patch and it can occasionally be less visible in some lighting conditions, although generally fine.

 

[JasonG]

Ah, okay, thanks for that.

I've found that I need to keep my eye nicely in the middle of the viewfinder otherwise the RF patch almost disappears. In fact, moving off-centre a couple of millimetres makes it disappear completely! This is one of the reasons I'm beginning to really love this camera. 🙂

Tra

JasonG