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Last guess Bobby, and you should already know it transmit the information to the light peasure system.

Why don't you read the camera notice ?

<p>Any of these lenses are very very good.<br>

I would add the summicron version one.<br>

Very good définition, probably the best, and also fantastic bokeh.<br>

Its only " limitation " would be less vivid colours than the modern lenses (but i like it also for that same reason)<br>

The Zeiss is fantastic too.</p>

<p>You will find it is rather difficult to use since it enlarges neatly both sides of the négative, and everything in between !<br>

Any tiny defect of the negative will be enhanced, contrast tremendous and exposure time very short.<br>

Should be perfect for microfilm or maybe huge enlargements<br>

Like you i am found of all those leica accessories, yours is better looking than mine and you have the Leitz control, so if one day you decide to let it go, i would also be interested.<br>

Best regards<br>

Joël</p>

<p>Arthur,<br>

as the light comes focalised in the center of the enlarging lens, the diaphragm is more or les useless.<br>

This is an easy way to check that the bulb is in a correct position.</p>

<p>Yes, it is a point source light for Focomat (1c and IIC)<br>

I dont have the leitz dimmer but use a variable transformer.<br>

Very interesting device.<br>

When you use it you must focus the light beam exactly in the center of the lens diaphragm</p>

<p>On the Seine river</p>

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<p>Yes, aspherical is written only on the first ones.<br>

Mine is 3461xxx<br>

I also own the second iteration and its serial is closer to the number you give, 3921xxx<br>

The second one is a few millimeters taller and much less expensive.</p>

<p>In fact the aspherical lens (the first one) is thinner that the later ones.<br>

Probably also a little better design and it is the one i use regularly (i bought it new in its time)</p>

<p>Did you think buying an R body for your lens ?<br>

Regards<br>

Joël </p>

<p>I prefer my M6J.<br>

Its only drawback is flare in the viewfinder that can be adressed by Leica with a viewfinder upgrade.<br>

For equal price i would take it without question</p>

<p>Tom i am with you, no screen on the back but a well sealed camera against water and dust, choice for higher magnification viewfinders, a dédicated way to connect a remote screen (or video glasses) and a pure black and white version.<br>

Anyway, i think i will to buy this one, my first digital M</p>

<p>Arthur,<br>

They were probably asked by Leica to remove the offer.<br>

Anyway i feel confident the M9 will come in september.</p>

<p>This shop in Paris takes pre-orders<br>

Full frame camera, 18mo<br>

Coming in September</p>

<p>http://www.objectif-boetie.fr/neuf.htm</p>

<p>Are you sure there is no filter attached to your lens ?<br>

I can't think of any other reason, forgive me...</p>

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Bonsoir,

This perfectly working easel puzzles me.

I have no idea when it was figuring in Leitz catalogue.

The base is massive metal cast and can be linked for use with the perspective control device.

Any idea ?

Thank you

Forgive me if you have done it already, but did you try to sharp focus the grain not in the

center but at 2/3 of your neg, at diaphragm 8 ?

I have the same elmar lens and it gives for me very good results

The focotar II wich i own too is indeed rare, i have been told 200 only where built

Here

http://www.nemeng.com/leica/027b.shtml

Ben, i have not the technical background to answer your question, but it is a fact and you

see it

On this forum Lutz Konermann posted test pictures where showing the same between a

summilux 35 and asph

At first glance you feel it, the non asph is less " tiring " for the eyes, more confortable

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=003N7w

I have both versions, and the differences i could figure are

1st is slightly shorter and more practical to use.

It has some more d馩nition in the center and the DOF seems a little more extended

I have a like new Metrastar inside its leather case (like new too) but no batteries

They needed PX 625 or eventually PX 13

Eliot, mine has a serial number : 1913226

Scalopped mount and rotating front.

i also have the more common 4 鬥ments elmar.

Mine was examined by Leitz and it is definitely a three elements

The box also shows the lens diagram. Three elements.

The two lenses do not compare at all optically.

All three elements Elmars have a rotating front

I have a late one and it is a wonderful lens