[Leica] DIY 6-bit coding problems

[red735i at earthlink.net (red735i at earthlink.net)]

Rotational alignment is critical.

The overall best solution to your Canon 35 is the Chinese LTM-M adapter with 
the coding divits.  $45 or so.....  Your existant Leica brand or most others 
can notbe coded 

I am a bit confused... your CV28 is M Mount?

For your 35 ASPH, see my comments about mount changing...cost is $50 each  ( 
leica charges $150 for a DIY lens mount, or $175 for the mount plus 
installation)

I did also mean to ask about a backup camera, just in case......  On a once 
in a lifetime trip, I would (and do) bring a backup body.  In the case of a 
M8, I bring a film camera and a few (4-6) rolls of print film, just in case 
my M8 goes south.  You could as well bring a (small) P+S digital.  

As to your filter question.... go buy the required filters.  I got mine at 
EBay, used.  B+W 486 filters are fine with the M8, and less costly than the 
Leica originals.
The issue with filters is black polyester.  

Have  a great time with the travel.....


Frank

>
>"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 >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more 
>information