Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, 01 August 2001, John Collier wrote: > > Thanks Doug and George. > > What is it about the "R only" bayonet flange that prevents mounting the > converter onto a SL or SL2? Could it be machined to work? I suppose this > would mar the hard chrome finish of the mount. > > John Collier > The R-only flange can be machined to fit a Leicaflex but as you mentioned this would remove the chrome finish in that area exposing the softer brass. The difference is an extra ridge on the inner perimeter of the mounting surface. The Leicaflex mounting surface is wider than the R surface, so the extra ridge prevents an R-only lens (or converter) from seating in the lens mount. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/