Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, I forgot the link. It is: http://elshaw.tripod.com/Visoflex/Visoflex.html Gary Elshaw, who created the website above, used to be here on the LUG. Dennis wrote: > With the right qualifications, yes, you can use a Viso I on an M body. > The rub is coordinating the mirror in the Viso with the shutter > release on the camera body. > > This website might be useful. Spencer, may want to consider linking to > it from the new wiki. > > The question arises since you are getting a LTM, the IIIg, why not use > it? > > IMO the Viso I is only practical on a tripod for static work. The > Hektor lens head can serve well for closeups but my need to be cleaned > to realize it's potential. > > Hopefully the kit coming includes adapter for the lens head to the > viso and a release that couples the Viso to the LTM. > > Robert Meier wrote: >> I asked about this because I am getting a package that includes a >> IIIg, Viso I, bellows, 135mm Hektor and adapter. >> >> >> On Mar 17, 2010, at 11:58 AM, A.Lal wrote: >> >>> I'd advise against the viso 1. It is cumbersome to set up and use >>> and needs a different bellows from the Viso 2 and 3. >>> >>> Many of the lens heads from the 1960's lenses will either not mount >>> easily or will not focus to infinity when mounted. Spend the extra >>> bucks and get a Viso 2 or 3 with an M mount. >>> >>> I've not checked market prices lately, but you should be able to >>> find a complete Viso 2 or 3 with prism and magnifying finder for not >>> too much money. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" >>> <robertmeier at usjet.net> >>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:46 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? >>> >>> >>>> It's the Viso I. >>>> >>>> On Mar 17, 2010, at 11:40 AM, A.Lal wrote: >>>> >>>>> Is this the visoflex 2 in screw mount or the older viso 1? >>>>> >>>>> The viso 1 will require a double cable release to get the mirror >>>>> out of the way before tripping the shutter. >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" >>>>> <robertmeier at usjet.net> >>>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:30 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Can an LTM Visoflex be used with an M body by putting an LTM to >>>>>> lens adapter on it? >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >