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p.1 #1I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
No - not a replacement pressure plate that does not scratch film for my M6...
No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....
No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....
May 03, 2024 at 04:59 PM
p.1 #2I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Desmolicious wrote:
No - not a replacement pressure plate that does not scratch film for my M6...
No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....
Looks like a great option for zone focusing! 👍
You're making your dog jealous though.
No - not a replacement pressure plate that does not scratch film for my M6...
No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....
Looks like a great option for zone focusing! 👍
You're making your dog jealous though.
May 03, 2024 at 05:55 PM
p.1 #3I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Fred Miranda wrote:
No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....Looks like a great option for zone focusing! 👍
You're making your dog jealous though.
Huss is trying to give us a canine view of the world!
Desmolicious wrote
No - not a replacement pressure plate that does not scratch film for my M6...No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....
You're making your dog jealous though.
Huss is trying to give us a canine view of the world!
May 03, 2024 at 06:27 PM
p.1 #4I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Fred Miranda wrote:
No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....Looks like a great option for zone focusing! 👍
You're making your dog jealous though.
I only use gear that Riley has approved.
I find images which are shot from a lower height just seem more intimate. It seems that you are more in the scene.
Desmolicious wrote
No - not a replacement pressure plate that does not scratch film for my M6...No - not a hardware upgrade so the M11 stops freezing.
But the glorious AUFSU waist level finder. Bright, super clear, has a circle and + so you can properly compose your shot. And it has a prism so everything shows in the correct orientation (like my $12 Canon Sureshot Ace but we won't bring that up).
It covers the 50mm focal length, but anyone who is familiar will know to compose looser or tighter depending on the lens used.
I love me some waist level finder....
You're making your dog jealous though.
I only use gear that Riley has approved.
I find images which are shot from a lower height just seem more intimate. It seems that you are more in the scene.
May 03, 2024 at 07:03 PM
p.1 #5I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
That isn't a slightly younger you on the cover of the book is it?
May 03, 2024 at 07:10 PM
p.1 #7I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
geekcop wrote:
That isn't a slightly younger you on the cover of the book is it?
You are too sweet!
That isn't a slightly younger you on the cover of the book is it?
You are too sweet!
May 03, 2024 at 07:13 PM
p.1 #8I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
So that's a hard no? Riley sure looks like he thought it was you. ;-)
May 03, 2024 at 07:20 PM
p.1 #9I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Desmolicious wrote:
Just added one of those hot shoe level things that I happened to have lying around
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53696034497_7aaefe1b32_c.jpg
Great idea!
Just added one of those hot shoe level things that I happened to have lying around
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53696034497_7aaefe1b32_c.jpg
Great idea!
May 03, 2024 at 07:55 PM
p.1 #10I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Desmolicious wrote:
Just added one of those hot shoe level things that I happened to have lying around
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53696034497_7aaefe1b32_c.jpg
That’s a standard accessory for large format. Just remember to check it once you compose the shot.
May 03, 2024 at 08:13 PM
p.1 #11I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Pretty cool ... 
May 03, 2024 at 08:23 PM
p.1 #12I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!
May 03, 2024 at 09:40 PM
p.1 #13I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
geekcop wrote:
So that's a hard no? Riley sure looks like he thought it was you. ;-)
I wish I had that upbringing! But I was raised in a muddy patch in an English village.
So that's a hard no? Riley sure looks like he thought it was you. ;-)
I wish I had that upbringing! But I was raised in a muddy patch in an English village.
May 03, 2024 at 10:12 PM
p.1 #14I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Fred Miranda wrote:
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
May 03, 2024 at 10:16 PM
p.1 #15I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Desmolicious wrote:
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:
Fred Miranda wrote
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:
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May 03, 2024 at 10:29 PM
p.1 #16I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Fred Miranda wrote:
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:
From their page:
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
From their page:
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
May 03, 2024 at 10:36 PM
p.1 #17I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Desmolicious wrote:
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:From their page:
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
Got it! The "left/right reversal" means that the image you see through the viewfinder will be reversed horizontally, which can take some getting used to. They likely kept it that way to maintain its compactness.
Fred Miranda wrote
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
Got it! The "left/right reversal" means that the image you see through the viewfinder will be reversed horizontally, which can take some getting used to. They likely kept it that way to maintain its compactness.
May 03, 2024 at 10:39 PM
p.1 #18I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Fred Miranda wrote:
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:From their page:
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.Got it! The "left/right reversal" means that the image you see through the viewfinder will be reversed horizontally, which can take some getting used to. They likely kept it that way to maintain its compactness.
I'm used to using TLRs so I most prob would still get this one. I like the cleaner design and built in level. But I'll first use my Leica version for a while! Seeing it is here now...
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
I'm used to using TLRs so I most prob would still get this one. I like the cleaner design and built in level. But I'll first use my Leica version for a while! Seeing it is here now...
May 03, 2024 at 10:45 PM
p.1 #19I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Desmolicious wrote:
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:From their page:
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.Got it! The "left/right reversal" means that the image you see through the viewfinder will be reversed horizontally, which can take some getting used to. They likely kept it that way to maintain its compactness.I'm used to using TLRs so I most prob would still get this one. I like the cleaner design and built in level. But I'll first use my Leica version for a while! Seeing it is here now...
Although a rare accessory, I hope you didn't pay a lot for the Leica AUFSU.
Fred Miranda wrote
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I bought one too to try it out. Hahaha!Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
Although a rare accessory, I hope you didn't pay a lot for the Leica AUFSU.
May 04, 2024 at 08:59 AM
p.1 #20I just bought the greatest Leica accessory ever made
Fred Miranda wrote:
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...Are you sure the image is reversed with the reflxlab? Perhaps I missed that info on that page. This image shows the correct image orientation:From their page:
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.Got it! The "left/right reversal" means that the image you see through the viewfinder will be reversed horizontally, which can take some getting used to. They likely kept it that way to maintain its compactness.I'm used to using TLRs so I most prob would still get this one. I like the cleaner design and built in level. But I'll first use my Leica version for a while! Seeing it is here now...Although a rare accessory, I hope you didn't pay a lot for the Leica AUFSU.
I think I got a good deal seeing that it is in great shape with no paint loss, no glass damage and it came with the original leather case.
What is crazy is Leica actually made a bubble level to slide in where I put my cheapy. Because of its rarity, that bubble is like $1k! Then again people are asking $5000 for that OEM lens hood for 50 1.2!
$5000 Leica lens hood
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Desmolicious wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Desmolicious wrote
Of course I found this brand - being made new - after I ordered mine and it shipped...
https://reflxlab.com/products/waist-level-viewfinder
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53697481339_6b2977de87_c.jpg
It looks very nice - the one big advantage of the Leica AUFSU (why does their stuff sound like Ikea named it?) is that the view is correct. This reflxlab version is reversed. I'm telling that to make myself feel better because I know I would get used to the reversed view super quick as it is just like using my Rolleiflex.
I may still get one of these...
Viewing Angle: equivalent to a standard lens of 50mm (left/right reversal)
So like using a Rolleiflex or other TLR camera.
I think I got a good deal seeing that it is in great shape with no paint loss, no glass damage and it came with the original leather case.
What is crazy is Leica actually made a bubble level to slide in where I put my cheapy. Because of its rarity, that bubble is like $1k! Then again people are asking $5000 for that OEM lens hood for 50 1.2!
$5000 Leica lens hood
May 04, 2024 at 10:41 AM