Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1995/12/19

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To: Leica List <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Discontinued Extension Tubes
From: Eric Welch <ewelch@gp.magick.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 22:12:59 PST
 
** Reply to note from sproul@psc.psc.sc.edu 12/19/95 12:16pm -0500
> Can these tubes be used with modern (3 cam) lenses on 
> the R bodies without restriction as to what lens can be bayoneted into the 
> extension tube? I am concerned about potential damage to the mounts of the 
> 3 cam lenses.

I used to use them on R4s. They won't ruin the 3 cam mounts. The 3rd cam it  
only a tiny lever anyway. But you'll have to stop-down meter, or do it  
manually.

They should last a lifetime. <G>


Regards,

Eric Welch
Grants Pass, OR