mdspace
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I see that you already have the finder combo, but if you want a Universal Wide Angle finder, just wait for the 15-35mm viewfinder from CV that can be a good option.
I used to have the Frankenfinder for the R-D1s and my Bessas one year ago, too much money and too big for me. In my personal opinion, the principal problem is that I feel this finder was designed for Leica M cameras and the R-D1 have a different height, so you will feel a little problems with framing. This was the reason for me to sell it, I still waiting for the CV finder.
I used to have the Frankenfinder for the R-D1s and my Bessas one year ago, too much money and too big for me. In my personal opinion, the principal problem is that I feel this finder was designed for Leica M cameras and the R-D1 have a different height, so you will feel a little problems with framing. This was the reason for me to sell it, I still waiting for the CV finder.
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Jeicob
Amateur
I'm building myself a ready case and would like to make room for a CV15 v.2.
From the specs and a guess I came up these figures (rounded up to the nearest millimeter):
Øa = 60 mm.
Øb = 53 mm.
Ha = 39 mm.
Hb = ???
Could someone verify these numbers and provide the missing "Hb" measurement, please?
Edit: actually It would be nice to know the height of the aperture-ring combined with both the tall (the "Hb" measure) and the low part of the shade (we could call it "Hc") - thanks
From the specs and a guess I came up these figures (rounded up to the nearest millimeter):
Øa = 60 mm.
Øb = 53 mm.
Ha = 39 mm.
Hb = ???
Could someone verify these numbers and provide the missing "Hb" measurement, please?
Edit: actually It would be nice to know the height of the aperture-ring combined with both the tall (the "Hb" measure) and the low part of the shade (we could call it "Hc") - thanks
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menos
Veteran
Thanks for the info. How does the Leica zoom finder fit with precise framing of the 15 Heliar on the R-D1?
mdspace
Established
I feel that the framing was a little bit upper and quite small because the Leica Frankenfinder was designed for Leica M cameras. I wish to have it to show you how looks and post some framing pics on the R-D1.
I know that is difficult to view with a perfect accuracy, but if we talk about a super wide angle lens, maybe 1mm is not important. If you have the R-D1 and the 21mm CV finder, they will be ok. Just remember that 15mm means in the R-D1 23mm. For me is more important that the framing is in the center, the CV finder are more accurate in the Bessas and also in the R-D1 because they share some body characteristics.
menos
Veteran
I wish, I could find a shop, where I could try the finder or even find a shop, which will sell it without the Tri Elmar.
Chances seem close to 0 in Shanghai for this to happen though.
My idea about the F-finder is actually about economic reasoning and the reported supremacy of framing and clarity. I don't want to spend the same money on several lesser finders and carry them all for each different lens, but have one item, that works better for all.
Chances seem close to 0 in Shanghai for this to happen though.
My idea about the F-finder is actually about economic reasoning and the reported supremacy of framing and clarity. I don't want to spend the same money on several lesser finders and carry them all for each different lens, but have one item, that works better for all.