Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Filmo H viewfinder

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Posted by Robert Crewdson (Member # 6256) on 04-21-2012, 11:47 AM:

I just bought a Filmo 70 H with 3 objectives. the objectives are clean and clear; the viewfinder eye glass is clean, but when I look through the viewfinder the image is cloudy and not sharp. adjusting the viewfinder eyepiece to suit my particular eyesite makes no difference, the image will not focus.
Has anyone with experience of any of the later filmo models come across this problem, and know the remedy.
Thank you.

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 04-21-2012, 04:10 PM:

This may not be of much help but years ago I had a B&H 70DL. No problem with the viewfinder except for me it was just too small. So I had Auricon machine it off and mount one of their viewfinders on it. If I had that camera today I would buy a zoom lens with a viewfinder and machine off the B&H viewfinder.

Posted by Robert Crewdson (Member # 6256) on 04-22-2012, 07:58 AM:

When you remove the objectives and the eyepiece, you find another lens inside about 1/3rd from the front. Although difficult to reach I managed to clean this, but it makes no difference to the clearness of the image or focussing. Will be difficult to use this camera unless I can get this sorted. Tried using the door from a Filmo DA, but it wouldn't lock.