Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/10

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Subject: [Leica] RE: LEICA LUPE
From: "Otto J. Anshus" <otto@CS.Princeton.EDU>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 12:50:46 -0400

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Michael (Ingram),

I bought the Leica 5x Magnifier loupe from B&H a month or two ago ago
(around $206, Tamarkin wanted $260).

It is great and very versatile. For _my_ eyes I have not found anything
better.

Criticism:

(i) Even if I can achieve correct focus, I am almost at the bottom of the
threads. A little more would have been nice.
(ii) The paper (!) slide frames used by Kodak, NJ, bends easily because the
fit is tight in the Leica loupe. Of course, this is more of a criticism of
Kodak than Leica. :-) I like the tightness of Leica gear.
(iii) The eye relief is OK, but perhaps a little more would have been even
nicer.
(iv) The way the loupe is put together relies somewhat on rubber gaskets. It
works very well, but I am not sure about the long term reliability. I guess
I will find out in 10 years time.

So is it worth 6 Nikons or 3 Schneiders :-)? I have decided for myself that
it is better to buy something once than twice or more times. For me, this is
both cheaper and more rewarding.

Good luck with your decision.

Otto


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