graham_morriss2 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Pointless question really but was just wondering what is the correct way of pronouncing summicron, I've always assumed it was (frenetically)sum-me-cron but whilst talking to Malcolm Taylor (who's repaired my water damaged M2 and I should have it back next week!) today, he referred to my 40mm as a (frenetically)soo-micron any thoughts?I know there are far more important things in life to worry about but I was just curious, regards Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socke Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 sounds like <a href="http://www.hss-bremen.de/sumicron.wav">this</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek iyer Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Try Nikon, Ikon, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica ron Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 su-me-cron (phonetically) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_morriss2 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 wow that was quick, now can anyone tell me the meaning of life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_fromm2 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Graham, you wouldn't be an american, would you? I ask because in my experience only americans try to pronounce foreign words in their native language. In my experience, germans, french, and native speakers of spanish pronounce foreign (to them) words as if they were german, french and spanish words respectively. Only we are so insecure or neurotic as to try to conform to what we imagine might be the right way. As long as your audience understands what you're talking about, any pronunciation will do. Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socke Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Graham, the answer to the question about life, the universe and everything is 42. The correct question is still unknown. And life is wasted on the living anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socke Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Answer_to_Life%2C_the_Universe%2C_and_Everything">here</a> is more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb- Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 "now can anyone tell me the meaning of life?" summilux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I am not sure about the correct pronunciation there would be many different ways. The word is German and relatet to mathematic calculations exact translation is Summe - Krone in english sum - crown meaning the finished calculation is top. Leica used this principle for many other lenses Summaron Summilux Summarex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_morriss2 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Dan, agreed any pronunciation will do and I'm staunchly British and always carry a towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott squire nonfiction Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Dan, For "insecure and neurotic," try also such descriptors as "respectful and interested"-- and then you might be beginning to get the whole picture with regard to the obsession among some Americans to pronounce 'foreign' words properly. Having said that, I find it pretty funny to hear an obviously German or Spanish (or other- foreignly) inflected pronunciation pop up in the middle of an otherwise Americanese conversation. I vote for the first syllable to rhyme with a vowel sound halfway between those in the English words room and sum; a schwa in the middle; and cron should sound like the first syllable of the San Francisco Chronicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piotr_panne Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 choo-pe-tur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_flanigan1 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 In the USA, Sue me Mr chron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Standard pronunciations: summicron -- ik-'spen(t)-siv summilux -- 'ver-E ik-'spen(t)-siv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_morriss2 Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 Nice one Mike :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliot_rosen1 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Mike, you forgot one: Summilux ASPH = mutsch-en-zee-dol-lar-bukz-pay-yen-zee-dee-ler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Bryan Bower says, "Suem-eye-cron," similar to Malcolm Taylor. Must be pretty standard for England. I say, "Sue-mih-cron." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 there is no necessity to rise to one's feet and click your heels as you speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_morriss2 Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 A most eloquent reply William. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikhaugsby Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 <i>wow that was quick, now can anyone tell me the meaning of life?</i> <br><br> Well, I don't know the meaning of life, but I do know that the answer to life is 42. If that helps, great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_morriss2 Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 6x7? Good night world, bedtime.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabophoto Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Manfred,<br><br> >>The word is German and relatet to mathematic calculations exact <br>>>translation is Summe - Krone in english sum - crown meaning the <br>>>finished calculation is top.<br><br> not really. The 'cron' (formerly 'kron') in 'Summicron' is derivd from the word Kronglas (crown glass), a specifc type of glass.<br><br> Carsten<br><br> http://www.cabophoto.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon chang Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Graham, do you have too much spare time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I've heard the long vowels in 'summicron,' too, but I pronounce them all as short, same with the lux. It'd be a bit odd having a long vowel before a consonant. On the other hand, I say Foit-lend-er, which is perhaps a touch affected in the UK. Then again, maybe so's a rangefinder... ;-) Graham, best wishes for your resuscitated M2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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