Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Indeed it is by trial and error. Just mount the adapter on the camera first, then put the pre-assembled parts in front (with the lens set to infinity) and look through the viewfinder. Add or remove shims to make it focus slightly beyond infinity (to allow for the thickness of the bonding compound). Once you have done that, you can epoxy (must be very thin) them together. Good luck. Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- > bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARD > Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 10:26 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] Wanted: Voigtl?nder Vito B for parts > > Thanks for the tip, > now how do you figure out the various planes? I mean, is it trial and > error? > Can't wait to try on some of my derelict gear > > thx > phx > > > joe leung wrote: > > >Thanks Philippe for viewing. > > > >Basically, I use M42 to EOS adapters (they are the cheapest) as the base > and > >'graft' the lenses onto it using epoxy (very primitive but works!). Shims > >are used to adjust the back focus so that it can be focused to infinity. > > > >The adapted 50/3.5 Color-Skopar is as thin as, if not thinner than, any > >available pancake lens. > > > >My next project might be the 50/2.8 Tessar from a Werramatic. This camera > >has a cracked rangefinder but otherwise still in perfect working > condition. > >That's why I am hesitant in 'butchering' it. > > > >Best, > > > >Joe > > > > > > > >>-----Original Message----- > >>From: lug-bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- > >>bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARD > >>Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 12:29 PM > >>To: Leica Users Group > >>Subject: Re: [Leica] Wanted: Voigtl?nder Vito B for parts > >> > >>I love this. > >> > >>How do get the adaptors done? > >> > >>and the leaves (on nb 1) are so wow that I sense we'll be viewing lots > >>of outstanding shots from you in the coming weeks > >>phx > >> > >>joe leung wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >>>I have removed lenses from cameras that are beyond repair and adapted > >>> > >>> > >>them > >> > >> > >>>to DSLR's. So far, I have successfully adapted a 50/2.8 Color-Solinar > >>> > >>> > >>from > >> > >> > >>>an Ambiflex and a 50/3.5 from a Voigtlander Vito B. These are the > >>> > >>> > >>finished > >> > >> > >>>lenses and images taken by them just a few minutes ago: > >>> > >>>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/joe+leung/2008-05-16/ > >>> > >>>My Color-Skopar has separated rear elements. That's why I needed a > donor > >>>lens/camera. > >>> > >>>Opportunity is taken to thank my friendly Luggers who have volunteered > to > >>>come to my rescue, and, in particular John Lee who has agreed to supply > >>> > >>> > >>me > >> > >> > >>>with the appropriate one. > >>> > >>>Thanks for viewing and your comments. > >>> > >>>Have a great weekend! > >>> > >>>Joe Leung > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>-----Original Message----- > >>>>From: lug-bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- > >>>>bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Ridings > >>>>Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:30 AM > >>>>To: Leica Users Group > >>>>Subject: Re: [Leica] Wanted: Voigtl?nder Vito B for parts > >>>> > >>>>On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> > >>>>wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>>1965 14-21yrs old: 35mm > >>>>>Voigtl?nder Vito BL > >>>>>http://www.enter-net.de/auktion/photo/vitobl.htm#Near > >>>>> > >>>>>This is my first camera which had f stop and shutter speed > adjustments. > >>>>> > >>>>>I still have it. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>I still have mine too, but it is too good to use for just parts. > >>>>Getting old and sentimental. > >>>> > >>>>Daniel > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>_______________________________________________ > >>>>Leica Users Group. > >>>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>-- > >>>>No virus found in this incoming message. > >>>>Checked by AVG. > >>>>Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: > >>>>5/15/2008 7:24 AM > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>>_______________________________________________ > >>>Leica Users Group. > >>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>_______________________________________________ > >>Leica Users Group. > >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > >> > >>-- > >>No virus found in this incoming message. > >>Checked by AVG. > >>Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1446 - Release Date: > >>5/16/2008 7:42 AM > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Leica Users Group. > >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1446 - Release Date: > 5/16/2008 7:42 AM