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Rangefinders @ Infinity...
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This is my first post (if it gets through i.e. )... I recently read at a website giving FED2 review that the author concluded that the RF was out of alignment based on the observation that the RF doesnot align to infinity... I have recently acquired a Contax II... I have noticed that it's RFalso doesnot align at infinity... However, it doesnot seem off! I have put through 2-3 rolls and all seem fine and alignments upto its before-infinity limit are very perfect... For example, you could follow the link below: http://photos1.blogger.com/img/27/16...hndr_Port0.jpg The shot shown here is taken at f1.5 and under low light; yet, I could focus and the focus seems right-on... Is it that alignment at infinity should be proper!? My RF is great and doesnot seem a least bit misaligned! Kindly Help... Awaiting your replies... Regards Paresh Pandit Mumbai, IN Sept 12, 2004 P.S.: The FED 2 article can be found here : http://open.hr/~dpleic/photo/fed2.html |
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How far away was your "infinity" target?
It was say 15-20 metres away... A Contax (or Kiev) rangefinder will show a clear double image as far away as 200 metres, but if you focus on a really distant object will line up perfectly. This explains a lot... thanks... The prewar Contax rangefinder is extremely precise. Couldn't agree more... Also, the RF is very bright! Adjusting the Contax is less trivial than adjusting a Leica style rangefinder, and some disassembly of the front of the camera is required. You will probably find instructions easier to find on the web if you search for Kiev rangefinder adjustment. You may want to get a professional to do the job. Check infinity focus with a tower several kilometres away, or something really distant like the moon and see if it really is correct at infinity. Will do that... In the city, there are so many objects that one finds it hard to concentrate and observe one particular object (especially so distant ones)... I am reassured after reading your reply that my Contax is just fine ! Thanks Again! Regards Paresh Pandit Mumbai, IN Sept 13, 2004 http://pareshpandit.blogspot.com _ |
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How far away was your "infinity" target?
It was say 15-20 metres away... A Contax (or Kiev) rangefinder will show a clear double image as far away as 200 metres, but if you focus on a really distant object will line up perfectly. This explains a lot... thanks... The prewar Contax rangefinder is extremely precise. Couldn't agree more... Also, the RF is very bright! Adjusting the Contax is less trivial than adjusting a Leica style rangefinder, and some disassembly of the front of the camera is required. You will probably find instructions easier to find on the web if you search for Kiev rangefinder adjustment. You may want to get a professional to do the job. Check infinity focus with a tower several kilometres away, or something really distant like the moon and see if it really is correct at infinity. Will do that... In the city, there are so many objects that one finds it hard to concentrate and observe one particular object (especially so distant ones)... I am reassured after reading your reply that my Contax is just fine ! Thanks Again! Regards Paresh Pandit Mumbai, IN Sept 13, 2004 http://pareshpandit.blogspot.com _ |
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