[Leica] Using the Leitz cassettes...

[tripspud <tripspud@transbay.net>]

Hi!

     Recently, I've purchased 12 Leitz metal reusable 35mm
cassettes with aluminum cases, two of them for double film.
They seem like late forties or early fifties items and it's my
understanding that these are only for the screwmount cameras.
I've got two screwmount cameras, a Zorki I and a Leica D or II,
and I'll soon have a Canon.

      The cassettes will open in the camera fine with the Zorki.
However, with the Leica D, the baseplate does not have the
raised hook that catches the small blunt knob on the cassette,
necessary to move the cassette into the 'open' position inside
the camera and also back to 'close' to remove the film from the
camera.

     Also, I've received the Canon Rapid Winder that replaces the
baseplateon earlier Canon screwmount cameras.  I need to find a
camera for it (Canon II, III or IVs).  Looking at the Rapid Winder,
I also see no raised pin, so I assume this Rapid Winder will
not open/close the Leitz cassettes, either.  When I get a
camera for it, I will no for sure.  I think a small post/pin
could be added here.

      So, I need to have two small modifications made.   Since
the Leica needs a rangefinger adjustment as well, I'm considering
sending it off to Sherry K.  Does someone have her e-mail address?
I"ll send her a copy of this post.  I may send the Rapid Winder to
her as well, after I know for sure.

      My goal is to have all three cameras able to take the 12  Leitz
cassettes.

       Did Leica make metal reusable cassettes for
the M series cameras as well?

Thanks!

Rich Lahrson
Berkeley, California
tripspud@transbay.net

Marc Attinasi wrote:

> This is very interesting! Personally, I am very leery of investing that
> heavily in ANY digital SLR that is a transition from 35mm systems to
> DSLR systems. The technologies are so different. I think the idea of
> the four-thirds system is much more exciting: provide optics and
> cameras that are made FOR digital imaging rather than for adapting 35mm
> systems to digital imaging. The requirements, particularly on the
> optics, are so different. But so may people have invested so heavily in
> SLR lenses, I guess the transition systems are sensible - actual sales
> seem to support them anyway (judging from Canon and Nikon sales of DSLR
> bodies).
>
> So, I wonder if Leica will be announcing any 'digital only' R lenses
> now - a 12mm with smaller image circle? ugh, what a mess :-)
>
> - marc
>
> On Sunday, May 25, 2003, at 06:55  AM, Edward Caliguri wrote:
>
> > Well..
> >     Don't that take the cake? It's coming ... soon ... to a Leica
> > Dealer
> > near you. It's true! My 'Closest Leica Sources' HONESTLY all
> > independently
> > confirmed it ... like a freight train down a tunnel. This is TRUE I am
> > ASSURED!!
> >     The R DIGITAL - the Rd, or RD
> > As they all say, it will come in the form of a replaceable $7,500.00
> > around
> > 10 megapixel  '1.3X multiplier' size chip, CMOS in nature.
> > Essentially, you
> > will take the back off your R8/9, take off the motor or drive if any is
> > there, and snap the front of the camera onto it's new holder, which
> > will
> > have all the expected 'stuff' - greater than 2" preview screen, plus
> > all the
> > stuff one wants to see there and doesn't on any other DSLR's. Why else
> > (as I
> > am shown what I know is there already) are "All these contacts built in
> > below the film guide rails? LOOK! See them before?"  Yes - I have -
> > and as
> > you all as well, wondered why they are there.  Maybe even by the fall,
> > THIS
> > 2003 fall ....
> >     So, anything new goin' on?
> >         Ed
> >
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