Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tim, The M3 will only focus down to 1 meter or thereabouts. With some lenses you can focus closer, but the body (i.e. the rangefinder) will not assist you in any way. In other words, you can focus on an object 0.7m away by setting the lens to that distance, but you will have to verify focus in some way other than by looking through the viewfinder. Nathan Tim Atherton wrote: > This question was posted on another list - any answers? > > I will pass on answers, or you can e mail Dave direct at: > davekaren@WEBTV.NET > > Tim A > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: NPPA Discussion List [mailto:NPPA-L@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU]On Behalf > > Of Dave Kennedy > > Sent: September 28, 1999 10:17 AM > > To: NPPA-L@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU > > Subject: Leica M minimum focus? > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone can help me.I recently purchased a 21mm Leica > > for rangefinder that I use on an M3. When I turn the focus past (closer > > than the) 3 foot mark the body stops focussing, even though you can > > still focus the lens closer. I can't believe the design fanatics at > > Leica made a mistake, so it must be me. > > > > Dave Kennedy > > Staff Photographer > > Press & Sun-Bulletin > > Binghamton NY > > - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium General photo page: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator Belgium photo page: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman