Replacing rangefinder mirrors

[tim atherton]

Does anyone know if these are good enough to chop up and use for replacing rangefinder mirrors (super graphic)?

http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp?pn=3052324&bhcd2=1172708096

thanks

[buze]

Yes they are perfect. They can be a bit "thin" compared to most original RF mirrors, but a piece of safety match + some epoxy makes up for it -- as long as you make sure to nark down the position of the original reflective side, and put the new mirror in the same position.

I replaced the RF mirror of my Crown a few month ago with just the product you are linking to, it worked great.

[tim atherton]

thanks. how easy was it to cut to a tiny little rectangle?

[buze]

very easy; use the right tool, or use your/your wife's diamond ring/earing and a metal ruler, then break. This replacement mirror is quite thin, so there is little danger of it splintering.

[AnselAdamsX]

To fix the rangefinder in my Kodak 3A I purchased a bag of regular mirrors at the local craft place (Michael's) for $2. There are 10-15 1 in square (25.75mm) mirrors in the bag that are 2mm thick as well as a bunch that are 1/2 in.

Chris