Leica Finders - Various Types MIR Image Library

5cm SUWOO black/nickel; black and chrome finish, made in the 1930s to accompany the early round-shaped single-shot cameras Oleyo and Oligo, one of the rarest of all Leica-finders of the regular production models; approx. Year: 1925   Leica/Leitz Right-angle viewfinders 4 different finders with 2 red boxes, leather case (early WINKO black, early WINTU black, late WINTU black, WOOSU chrome) Leica / Leitz WOOSU 90 degrees 5cm Right Angle Finder   This is a rare finder type (unknown codename) for the Leica 35mm RF (5cm lenses) Credit: Image(s) displayed here are courtesy of Jean-Louis Beek® where the EBAY STORE is also one of my favorite spot to look for great images on used photographic equipment. Image(s) copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer. Shown is how a typical look of a setup in a LEICA Ic with Elmar 3.5/50mm, 5cm SBOOI finder, FOKOS rangefinder setup Credit: Images courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.   Leitz/Leica New Style Silver/chrome SBOOI 5cm Brightline Finder 5cm lenses were the earliest "standard" lens for 35mm photography. The varifocal finders usually has provision for popular 50mm(5cm) focal length, So, please CHECK alternate Torpedo / Universal Finders which in most cases also cover this focal length. Shown is an early Torpedo Finder (model Shown VISIL) and the more popular VIDOM finder offered at later stage. Subsequent LEICA cameras usually have bright-line frame for most of the popualr focal lengths built in. Other Options: Sports Folding Frames NOTE:- Basic visual references only, other combinations/variations exist. previous | NEXT | 5/8 Finders for 7.3cm / 8.5cm / 9cm focal lengths Part I (VIDOM) | Part II (Imarect / VIOOH) | Part III (21mm/ 2.8cm) | Part IV (3.5cm) Part V (5cm); Part VI (7.3cm/ 8.5cm /9cm) Part VII (13.5cm + others) | Sport Frames Finders | Leica/Leitz | Contax/Zeiss | Nippon Kogaku-Nikon/Nikkor | Seiki Kogaku/Canon | NOTE:- Basic visual references only for some of the popular series, other combinations/variations may exist. For other issues, you may use the relevant | Message Board | lenses | Message Board | cameras   Credit: Image courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer. Image copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.