For M-system rangefinder cameras the Leica Universal Wide-Angle Viewfinder is a shoe-mounted external viewfinder. This viewfinder offers bright-line frames for 16-18-21mm lens. With the 1.33x conversion factor for the M8 digital camera, bright-lines for 21, 24, and 28mm are also included. This can be used with other fixed lenses matching this range. In five steps (0.5, 0.7, 1, 2 meter & infinity) the parallax compensation dial allows for adjustment of the frame to the focusing distance.
With the use of one aspherical lens element one with achromatic correction in the viewfinder this makes insensitivity to stray light, providing high resolution with exceptional brilliance imaging.
- Even in unfavorable light conditions the illuminated spirit level helps to keep the camera horizontal.
- Compatible with the R8/R9 series of diopter correction lenses.