External finder on Leica Minilux

[darkosaric]

As Minilux finder is smaller than a pinhole - external finder is necessary, but not easy to mount, as there is no hot shoe.
But then I tried double sided power strips - and the result is great, easy to mount, easy to remove, strong hold.
So I thought that I share this with you .

 

[George Mann]

As long as you don't forget that the lens field of view is wider than that of the finder, you will be ok.

 

[darkosaric]

Yes, true. On close focus is not so bad, but on infinity much more will be in 40mm vs 50mm finder.

 

[film_man]

Ha, nice idea!

 

[choiliefan]

An old Yashica or Petri finder from auxiliary lens set will get you a bit wider viewing field.

 

[Huss]

How do you match up where it focuses?

 

[darkosaric]

How do you match up where it focuses?

Well, in original finder you have also no focus confirmation. If the subject is not in the center of the frame - I do set up manual focus.