red patch for rangefinder

[vic225]

how does it work? i tried a red marker on some clear plastic warp in front of the window.. then all i can see is the RF image that moves.. not the one that moves at all...

 

[rbiemer]

Try the method at this page:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-165.html
Rob

 

[vic225]

but mine is leica iii

 

[Crazy Fedya]

Then you will have to use Leica Tape or Leica Marker for this project 😉.
This method actually works on any rangefinder. I did it to my Zorki and Contax II. It actually works very well.

 

[mdarnton]

Somewhere I have an old clip-on filter for my IIIa. I wasn't impressed by the results; it seemed to make things worse, not better.

 

[vic225]

i mean.. the patch is not on the VF.... well i did try to put something in front of the RF window... then i cant see the primary image...

 

[rbiemer]

There were filters made by Leitz/Leica for the VF and RF windows to enhance contrast; OKARO or ORAKO, I can't recall which.
A bit pricier than the tape on the vF window!
Rob

 

[Crazy Fedya]

i mean.. the patch is not on the VF.... well i did try to put something in front of the RF window... then i cant see the primary image...

Just try to put a line across the viewfinder window with a Sharpie trying to put it through the area where you can see rangefinder spot. It will help you focus on vertical lines of any subject. I am sorry, it came out kind of confusing. hope it makes any sense.