Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/06

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Subject: [Leica] Digital Leica M
From: r.s.taylor at comcast.net (Richard S. Taylor)
Date: Tue Jun 6 19:51:59 2006
References: <005b01c689db$c963ec90$6501a8c0@FrankDell2>

No, but for the same print size (greater magnification) it is 
effectively a 180 and the rangefinder isn't up to the job, especially 
if it's a .68 mag as rumored.  Also, I the frame lines might not be 
sufficiently accurate.

>Yes, it is possible ( and probably more likely ) that the 
>corrections are in some software in the PC, not the camera.  I did 
>not
>think of that. 
>
>I think you are wrong in your estimate of the "extension factor" . 
>The lens is, and always will be, a 135mm lens.  It is not, nor
>ever will be a 180.  The field of view is what you are referring to 
>by using the (badly worded adaptation of the industry) crop
>factor.  If the RF base is the same as the M6, then the 135/3.4 
>should focus correctly.
>
>No Speculation?  .. isn't this the LUG?
>
>Frank Filippone
>red735i@earthlink.net
>
>
>
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-- 
Regards,

Dick

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