Leica VIOOH Universal Viewfinder
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Leica external optical viewfinder, model VIOOH Universal, in good condition and tested working dating from the 1950s.
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Like new !!!. Vintage Leica external optical viewfinder, made in Germany, designed to fit the accessory shoe of Leica rangefinder cameras.
This is a high-quality accessory with a metal body and a black enamel finish, typical of mid-20th-century German engineering. With a scale of 3.5 – 13.5 meters, it is not a generic finder but a Leica finder with parallax correction for telephoto, most likely designed for focal lengths around 135 mm (or close). This type of external viewfinders were common to complement Leica bodies without frames for long lenses.
The finder features a clean, clear optic, with no noticeable veiling or fungus, offering a sharp and bright image. Mechanically it works correctly, with the adjustment ring very smooth and precise.
Condition:
In excellent condition of preservation, both aesthetically and functionally. Minimal signs of use consistent with its age.
Ideal for:
**** Important note ****
This type of finder is more interesting than a fixed one because:
- It has adjustable parallax correction
- It’s designed for real-use, not just for collection
- It fits very well with classic lenses such as Elmar / Hektor / Tele-Elmar
Leica equipment collectors
Analog photographers using rangefinder cameras without a dedicated viewfinder
Perfect complement for classic optics
An elegant, functional piece and increasingly sought after in the classic photography market.
Like new !!!. Vintage Leica external optical viewfinder, made in Germany, designed to fit the accessory shoe of Leica rangefinder cameras.
This is a high-quality accessory with a metal body and a black enamel finish, typical of mid-20th-century German engineering. With a scale of 3.5 – 13.5 meters, it is not a generic finder but a Leica finder with parallax correction for telephoto, most likely designed for focal lengths around 135 mm (or close). This type of external viewfinders were common to complement Leica bodies without frames for long lenses.
The finder features a clean, clear optic, with no noticeable veiling or fungus, offering a sharp and bright image. Mechanically it works correctly, with the adjustment ring very smooth and precise.
Condition:
In excellent condition of preservation, both aesthetically and functionally. Minimal signs of use consistent with its age.
Ideal for:
**** Important note ****
This type of finder is more interesting than a fixed one because:
- It has adjustable parallax correction
- It’s designed for real-use, not just for collection
- It fits very well with classic lenses such as Elmar / Hektor / Tele-Elmar
Leica equipment collectors
Analog photographers using rangefinder cameras without a dedicated viewfinder
Perfect complement for classic optics
An elegant, functional piece and increasingly sought after in the classic photography market.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Leica
Model/type nr
VIOOH Universal
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
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