Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Patrick - I understand that the Brooks Veriwide 100 (120 film) is the very same finder as the Leitz 21mm BL, since both have a 1:1.5 aspect ratio. They have become some what of a collectors item but every once in a while, you can find them at a reasonable price (not cheap but still reasonable) I prefer the current Leica 12012 , while even though it is plastic (the same as what auto bumbers are made from), it has good optical quality and wont scratch your camera top when going on or off. **********************************Marvin Moss****************************** In a message dated 97-09-07 15:58:53 EDT, you write: << I find what you say about the Avenor finders interesting -- I'm in the market for a 21mm finder. Although I've heard differing opinions about the Russar finder, I don't like mine much at all, even though it is the later version with parallax control. It's difficult to see the whole frame (and I don't wear glasses), and there's a lot of blurring towards the edges. Okay for grab shots but no good for careful composition. I wish I knew where to pick up an Avenor finder. As you say, at 1/3 the price of the Leica finder, if they perform at all well it's a great deal. -Patrick >>