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Subject: [Leica] IMG: My Latest RF Combination
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:45:22 -0600
References: <70B1A1D22FF64A0D91D4182F26287840@jimnichols> <CAMGHw9Dst_LTY3G8w-=-GrvM149k+2-xKvV+r5KvAvJKoaMs-g@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jim,

Thanks for looking.  Yes, that is a slip-on orange filter that gives more 
contrast between the rangefinder images.  The first one I used was on my 
IIIa when I purchased it in 1952.  This one was obtained from DAG.  They 
work best when installed on the window above the lens, but, with the rear 
flange on this lens, there's no room, so I get an orange field with a white 
spot.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Laird" <digiratidoc at gmail.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: My Latest RF Combination


> Jim,
>
> Very nice! Is that a yellow filter over the rangefinder window next to
> the rewind? Did it come with the camera and what's it for, a focusing
> aid?
>
> Jim Laird
>
> On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> 
> wrote:
>> Getting back to basics, I have assembled a RF combination that doesn't 
>> break the bank, but seems to deliver the results I want. It consists of a 
>> Leica IIIf RD, Briteline finder, the shutter release from my original 
>> IIIa, and a Canon 50/1.4 lens and original hood. I am on my second roll, 
>> but things look promising.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Leica+Canon+Combo.jpg.html
>>
>> Image made with E-1 and Leica Summicron-R 50.
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
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