Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter, Yes, do not "lie" to the M8 about the presence of an IR/UV filter if none is on the lens. You will get funky colours as a result. Cheers, nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog YNWA On Sep 30, 2010, at 5:49 PM, Peter Cheyne wrote: > Hi Frank, > > thanks for your response. I'm not sure I know what you mean. Could you > explain this please? > > "Axial Alignment is critical. I found using a lens that was coded > correctly > as a example of placement, made a big difference in my success." > > I guess you mean axial alignment of the the template is critical to get > the sensor to read the code right. I guess this is what you mean by > placement too. Did I read it right? > > Only one of my lenses (the Canon 35/2) is LTM, so I think I'll stick with > DIY coding for now. However, if I find the coding useful, I might well > send my lenses to Mr Millich as Geoff says everyone ends up doing anyway. > > Another question to anyone reading: I only have 2 IR-cut filters--one for > my 35 Nokton, and one for my 50 'Cron. Does this mean when I use another > coded but non-filtered lens I would be better off changing the menu > setting from 'Lens detection on + UV/IR' to 'On'? > > Peter Cheyne > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >