Tom A
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That M2 has a 75mm f2.0 Summicron on it! The GX 200 can go very close and in so doing, gives a bit of an twisted perspective.
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This is one (or two) of the rarer Leica accessories, A friend of ours in Japan, nuclear scientist by day, opera singer by night and designer of truly strange items in what ever spare time he has. These are Albada finders (one is 50mm FL the other 73mm). You keep both eyes open and the frame appears suspended in midair! Zeiss used to make a boxy looking version (I think it was called Kontour) and also Voigtlander.
Guaranteed to catch peoples attention, though small children usually run away screaming! I am trying to figure out the mechanics of putting an eyelid in one. You press the release and it opens up!
That M2 has a 75mm f2.0 Summicron on it! The GX 200 can go very close and in so doing, gives a bit of an twisted perspective.
I agree. But unfortunately it snaps in at that angle only. I guess the angle of fit is slightly different with bodies of the same vintage as the 4th version 35/2 summicron.
Now, I'm using the VIDOM as an aid for composition as it allowed me to view the image inverted and upside down like a view camera. This adds a level of abstraction that helps me concentrate on the geometry. HCB used a VIDOM with M-cameras in this manner. Of course, that basically sold me on the idea. Too early to say if using the VIDOM is beneficial for me - I'm still trying to get used to aiming the camera correctly with the inverted upside-down image.
My friend and mentor keeps threatening to kick my ass as I have one of those small spirit level cubes ruining the look of my M8.
I can't take a straight photo without it...
He always takes the thing off and hides it... :-D
One low key accessory on my M6...chrome battery cover.
But don't tell anyone.
Michael
As much as I love the classic, luxurious look and feel of my Luigi deluxe strap, I am loving the streamlined and ergonomical Gordy strap on my M2 (here depicted with Jupter-3 and retractable Hoya rubber hood). The camera is nicely tucked away under the left arm when carried and easily pulled up to eye-level for shooting. A good combination with the Leicagoodies Sling...