Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was worried that the chip, if not perfectly installed, might damage the contacts in the body. Hence, I chose to go the simple way. I will be interested in your opinion when you get the chip. I agree, it would be nice to see the green light. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Hemenway" <Jim@hemenway.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Goldfinch > Hi Jim: > > A good first shot. I have my E-510, (body only), and am expecting the > R-adapter to arrive sometime in the next few days. A glue-on focus > confirmation chip should arrive a week later... my do it yourself project > for May! ;-) > > Jim Hemenway > > > Jim Nichols wrote: > >> My M42 to Oly 4/3 adapter arrived this morning, so, of course, I had to >> sit under a shade tree and see who would pose for me. This is my first >> attempt with my Pentax Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 200mm f/4 lens on my >> Olympus E-510 (400mm equivalent). There is no chip on my adapter, so >> focus is purely manual and a little more difficult than I expected, using >> the standard viewfinder screen. However, for the occasional wildlife >> photo, it will probably do fine. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Goldfinch.jpg.html >> >> C&C appreciated. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >