Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Focomat 1C Questions
From: Don McClure <mcclure1@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 16:19:14 -0400

>Don,
>
>The condenser has only one lens.  The plastic covered spring fits inside 
>of the
>condenser tube, and is held in place by a bayonet ring that fits on the 
>bayonet
>tube holding the condenser sleeve.  The function of the spring is to exert
>pressure on the negative through the condenser to hold it flat on the 
>negative
>carrier.  The bottom of the condenser presses the negative to the carrier. 
> The
>bayonet ring is pressed metal, and is just large enough to fit over the 
>bayonet
>tube and hold the spring in place.  It is black, of course.  You will need 
>it.
>Better search some more.  Who knows what you will find.  Sounds like fun!
>
>Ferrel Anderson
>Davenport, IA
>

Thanks!

And maybe that Summaron will show up. Or maybe a Thambar ;).

don mcclure
abingdon, MD