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    M Lenses On Digital Cameras

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Could Jay's idea be accomplished with an EOS 1Ds? It has a full frame sensor and doesn't

    require a lens-body connection as Mark Williams has proved with his macro shots.

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    If the mirror was locked up on the 1Ds, it may be possible to get a Leica M lens to it's

    normal LTF distance. This is all in theory as I don't know the interior diameter of the EOS

    lens mount.

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    Just a late night thought...

    Calumet Hewes 35mm Reels

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Anyone know if the 35mm Hewes reels sold under the Calumet name (and available

    from the Calumet website) are the same as the normal super high quality Hewes reels?

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    They are so much cheaper that I am a bit hesitant to believe that they are of the same

    quality

    <p>

    Thanks, Nick

    M2 framelines in M6

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I wrote to DAG about having M2 framelines put into my M6 for a bit

    greater framing accuracy. He says that it is possible, but I will

    lose the meter because there is no hole in the mask for the meter

    diodes to shine through.

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    Does anyone know if it is possible to modify a M2 or M4 frameline

    mask to allow the meter diodes to be seen? Has anyone had it done?

    <p>

    Thanks, Nick

    SLR in an M World

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I've been shooting with Leica M's for a few years now, and I love that my M6 is small,

    quiet, fast, and not battery dependant. But, there are times when more accurate

    framing would be very nice, so I have been considering an SLR and 50/1.4 to

    compliment my M6.

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    I am looking for an SLR that has the same qualities as a Leica M - small, quiet

    (relatively), manual focus, and fast to work with. Above all it needs to have a good

    finder � preferably with 95% coverage or greater. I can live with it being battery

    dependant, but a fully manual camera would be nice. The system also needs to have

    a good 50/1.4.

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    So far I have been looking at the following:

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    Olympus OM-1(n) � seems like a great, quiet camera� any problems with these?

    Better to get an OM-4 or OM-3?

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    Pentax MX or LX � don�t know much about them, but heard they are a bit loud.

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    Nikon F, F2 � very loud shutter.

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    Contax S2(b) � seem kind of rare � thoughts?

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    Leica SLR � probably a bit too expensive, especially with a 50/1.4, but I would be open

    to comments

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    Right now I am leaning toward an Olympus OM, but I would really like to hear what

    others have to say. Is there anything that I have not considered that may suit me

    better?

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    Thanks much, Nick Hillyer<div>006mEc-15692884.jpg.9a7934ef5f269339fa94f7704c696e86.jpg</div>

    M3 Triangular Lugs

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Does anyone know when the switch was made from triangular lugs on the

    M3? I used to think it was when the switch was made from DS to SS,

    but I have lately seen quite a few SS M3's (post 919251) with

    triangular lugs. I want to make sure I am not looking at a cobbled

    together example of an M3.

     

    Thanks,

    50mm Framelines, M2, M3, M4

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    "FYI, I don't have any version of the M4, but can say that the 50mm framelines in my

    M2 show an area close in size, but slightly smaller than my M3--both show an area

    noticeably bigger, & closer to the actual amount captured film, than that in my 0.85

    M6 TTL."

     

    Chris - Finally... this is exactly the response I was looking for! I read the thread that

    you gave earlier, but there whas no comparison between the M3 and M2 (or M4). All

    comparisons seem to focus on comparing the M3 (or M2, M4, etc) to the M6.

     

    Thanks,

    50mm Framelines, M2, M3, M4

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Chris - I read that thread and it refers to M3 versus M6 framelines... and the M6's are

    suppose to be smaller due to the 28mm framelines. I am curious about the M3

    versus the M2 or M4, which are suppose to have more accurate frames.

     

    Jay - You are absolutely right! I would love the frames to show infinity, and have tick

    marks for a closer distance.

     

     

    Please - if somebody has both an M3 and an M2 or M4, look through both finders

    from the same position and tell me if the 50mm framelines have the same coverage.

     

    Thanks,

    50mm Framelines, M2, M3, M4

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Is 50mm frameline coverage in the M2 and M4 the same as in the M3? In other

    words, are they equally accurate aside from the greater magnification of the

    M3 finder?

     

    This assumes that the 50 frames in the M2 and M4 are the same - correct?

     

    Also, what is the proper way to use the wide M3 50mm framelines? Does the inner

    edge correspond to 1 meter, and outer edge to infinity?

     

    Thanks much,

    M7 "Auto" and "B" Battery Drain

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Are any M7 users leaving them on and in "Auto" for extended periods? Does it drain

    the battery if there is no pressure on the shutter release?

     

    It would seem like the 2 second start-up time would be a bit difficult for a quick

    "grab" shot.

     

    My other thought is to leave the camera on and set to "B", that way the meter would

    not come on if the shutter release were bumped. For a shot just quickly move the

    dial to "Auto" and shoot without the delay.

     

    Anyone have any experience with the above?

     

    Thanks,

    M6 flare fix from MP - Leica's response

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I recently asked Leica USA about the possibility of the MP flare fix

    being retrofitted to the M6. Dave Elwell didn�t know at the time, but

    was kind enough to get back to me with this:

     

    �Here is the answer I got from Germany about the rangefinder. It has

    not been determined yet if the other cameras can be modified. Right

    now they are concentrating on getting the new cameras built.

     

    The MP rangefinder has an additional lens element on the frame masks,

    it is cemented on to them. This avoids straylight which has caused the

    so called "white-out" problem. The solution is quite similar to the

    M2/M4/M5 glass viewfinder masks. We also have changed the hole and the

    geometry of the mirror in front of the masks.�

     

    Thought this might be of interest to some of you.

    Focomat 1c and APO-Rodagon-N

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I would like to put an Rodenstock APO-Rodagon-N on my Focomat 1c. I have been told that it will work, but I cannot determine if I will need an extension tube or not.

     

    Is anyone using this set-up that might know?

     

    Any other recommendations as to a "better" lens for the 1c? I have looked at the Focotar-2, but I they are getting twice what the Rodenstock costs.

     

    Thanks,

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