which M-mount film body has the best finder for focusing?

gohaj · 27th April 2008

which M-mount film body has the best finder for focusing? would like to hear your view!

lokewl · 27th April 2008

In my opinion, I find those Leica M bodies before the M5 very "big and bright" and it is really a plus for focusing.

adu · 27th April 2008

Zeiss Ikon!

gohaj · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by adu

Zeiss Ikon!

Originally Posted by lokewl

In my opinion, I find those Leica M bodies before the M5 very "big and bright" and it is really a plus for focusing.

so far i hv used Bessa T before and somehow Bessa T is so much easier to focus as compared to epson R-D1s.

leica M4 looks interesting and so is Zeiss Ikon. think not easer to find one good condition M4.
btw, who know which shop is selling Zeiss Ikon in SG?

OpenLens · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by adu

Zeiss Ikon!

I second this. The ZI has the biggest & brightest RF/VF so far (out of Leica and Voight.). The Bessa T has a wonderful RF but a seperate VF.

fuwen · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by gohaj

btw, who know which shop is selling Zeiss Ikon in SG?

Try Mr Wong of Fotographfix at 62237217 daily after 1430.

YOL925 · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by gohaj

which M-mount film body has the best finder for focusing? would like to hear your view!

Leica M3
period

OpenLens · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by YOL925

Leica M3
period

Faith? Certainly not experience. Next time you're in the shop take a look through the VF of a ZI. You might be surprised. No goggles required

YOL925 · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by OpenLens

Faith? Certainly not experience. Next time you're in the shop take a look through the VF of a ZI. You might be surprised. No goggles required

Wat makes u so sure that it is not stated from user experience??

Tried the ZI @pro photo, bright with good contrast, but you have to centre your eye carefully for the secondary image to be distinct. (quite similar to that of Hexar RF and Epson.) No such issue for an M3 VF: bright, contrasty and totally flare-free, a dream to use for 50mm or 90mm, OK for 35mm, w/o googles

alternatve · 27th April 2008

I vote for the Leica M2. Big bright finder, uncluttered viewfinders and easy to focus at any angle. My Bessa R2a finder flared out once I got to an awkward angle. Both are very good though.

Samuel

gohaj · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by alternatve

I vote for the Leica M2. Big bright finder, uncluttered viewfinders and easy to focus at any angle. My Bessa R2a finder flared out once I got to an awkward angle. Both are very good though.

Samuel

why you sold off your M2? It is a good camera!

YOL925 · 28th April 2008

Check this out: All time best RF/VF

OpenLens · 28th April 2008

Originally Posted by YOL925

Check this out: All time best RF/VF

His ranking is outdated and was done before the intro of the ZI.

gohaj · 28th April 2008

Originally Posted by YOL925

Check this out: All time best RF/VF

good link!

gohaj · 28th April 2008

Originally Posted by OpenLens

His ranking is outdated and was done before the intro of the ZI.

anyone using ZI?

alternatve · 29th April 2008

Originally Posted by gohaj

why you sold off your M2? It is a good camera!

No $$ to maintain and get good lenses for it so I decided to plow the money back into expanding my Canon gear. But I shall return! It was a Leica that brought me into the world of photography so I'm definately going to get one, if only for old time's sake. This time, maybe with a summicron attached to it as well.. :P

Samuel

OpenLens · 29th April 2008

Originally Posted by gohaj

anyone using ZI?

I know 3 photographers in Malaysia who are. 2 are professionals, one a hobbyist. One of the professionals sold off a Leica m6 .85 TTL to get the ZI for the brighter and bigger VF.

chiif · 29th April 2008

Brought back a ZI recently from Nippon.

Yes, the VF is bright. Infact, super bright. I haven't tried a good condition/new M3 or new M7. So, I cannot compare who is better. I guess, no point comparing who is brighter, a new Leica might cause eyes to sparkle and hence perception that the VF is brighter..

kidding please don't flame me.

But, I recently got a more than 40 year old Canon 7 serviced, surprising, the viewfinder is bright and pleasant considering the age and design of the camera.

If all else fails, my Bessa R4 with a 0.52x VF could win over the most discerning judges. At 0.52x with 21mm framelines, who can beat R4???

gohaj · 29th April 2008

Originally Posted by chiif

Brought back a ZI recently from Nippon.

Yes, the VF is bright. Infact, super bright.

what is the price of ZI?

OpenLens · 30th April 2008

Originally Posted by gohaj

what is the price of ZI?

Half the price of Leicas, 3x the price of bessas LOL

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