Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Loupe help
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 17:49:46 -0400

Well my loupe is a Nikor 85mm F2, works great, cheap.
Steve
Annapolis
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>From: "Gary D. Whalen" <whalen@circle.net>
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: [Leica] Loupe help
>Date: Thu, Sep 30, 1999, 4:45 PM
>

>    I presently shoot 35mm (Leica obviously) and 4 x 5.  I own a Rodenstock
>4x loupe and a Kenko 9x (BIG mistake).  What I need help on is replacing my
>Kenko.   Do I need to go to a 6x, 7x, 8x or 9x to do some fine examinations
>of my 35mm.  I  am very happy with the Rodenstock 4x because it is crystal
>clear and covers the entire 35mm format.  However, I want another loupe that
>will cover a larger area AND have more magnifiction. Is this possible?
>
>    I am not interested in a Schneider vs Rodenstock war, I just want to know
>what magnification to go to and which brands (good or bad) people have
>experience using.   Thanks.
>
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