Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think that the mini-finder is a perfect companion for the LTM series. It is small, light, and unobtrusive. And, most of all, still leaving the camera pocketable. While I have three finders for my IIIa, I seem to use the mini-finder the most. Slobodan Dimitrov On Sep 28, 2006, at 9:03 PM, Frank F. Farmer wrote: > If you're willing to spend a bit more, the metal 35mm finder from > Cosina/Voigtlander is excellent. I received one as a gift for use > with my M3 and I find it to be an outstanding product. I think it > is about $140 or so. > > Frank Farmer > Jackson, Miss. > > On Sep 28, 2006, at 4:04 PM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > >> >> On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:37 PM, Kenneth wrote: >> >>> First, I need a 35mm finder for my IIIf. NOT one of those $400.00 >>> Leitz babies, but I'll take a good clean "generic" brand user. >> >> Ken, >> >> Browse the junk boxes at photo stores and flea markets. Just about >> every manufacturer of interchangeable lens cameras made accessory >> finders for the 35mm and 90 or 100 mm lenses. One of the nicest is >> the Canon finder made for the Canon LTM 35mm f2.8 lens. The lens >> is very good too if you can find one. I have an excellent Argus >> multifocal finder, inspired by the Zeiss Contax finder, with 35, >> 50 and 100 mm focal length settings. The finder has parallax >> adjustment and is very well made. This is a turret finder with >> three different objectives that varies the magnification for each >> setting. I believe it cost me $5 from a photo store junk box. Seek >> and ye shall find. >> >> Larry Z >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information