Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:33 AM, Dante Stella wrote: > Steve - > > That yield is better than my digital M, sadly (and the Leica is only > really powering the most basic functions, not a hybrid vf with auto > playback, after-the-fact raw reconversion, etc.). > > To increase the yield, there is a power save mode that will get you up > around 350, but it reduces the focusing speed. I suppose you could also > shoot JPG, which would reduce write times and the power needed from that. > > As to a Fuji adapter, I would not be surprised to see the ability to set > focal length via a 1-6 switch (the camera has a menu where you can assign > a focal length to "lenses" 1-6). A rudimentary distance encoder would > help adjust the framelines to the right size when zone focusing with wides. > > Dante thanks Dante, very helpful... Steve > > On Apr 16, 2012, at 12:45, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >> On Apr 16, 2012, at 8:30 AM, Dante Stella wrote: >> >>> Usually the problem is that the adapter is too thin, allowing infinity >>> focus but screwing up the distance scale. >>> >>> My X-Pro gets about 250 shots on a charge; fewer than 100 with an Eye-Fi >>> card. >> >> >> >> pretty poor... >> >> >> what can one do to increase the yield per charge? >> >> >>> Any word with the Fuji adapter and features other than being a "dumb" >>> tube? The 35 Fujinon is incredible - it might take some motivation to >>> even think about mounting M lenses. >> >> >> I agree... >> >>> >>> But given that engineering a simple tube between two lens mounts takes >>> all of about five minutes (witness how the Kipon adapter was being sold >>> a week or so after the camera hit Japan) I would expect something more >>> special out of the Fuji item. >> >> like what? >> >> >> thanks, >> >> Steve >> >> >>> >>> Dante >>> >>> On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:47, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> On Apr 16, 2012, at 5:52 AM, H&ECummer wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Luggers, >>>>> I am safely back in Canada - amazed at the lack of crowds and the >>>>> clearness of the air. Just prior to my departure to Canada, I picked >>>>> up a-just-delivered-from-the-factory Shogun M to X adapter from their >>>>> shop on Lock Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Kowloon. I have been playing with >>>>> the adapter and all my Leica lenses. In sum, although nicely made, it >>>>> does not provide sharp focus at infinity* for my 18mm, 24mm, several >>>>> 35mm lenses or 50mm summilux Asph. Longer telephoto lengths (Cosina >>>>> 75, 90 Elmarit, 135 Elmar) maintain better infinity focus but still >>>>> not tack sharp. Also if the Tri Elmar is mounted the 35 setting will >>>>> not lock on and you cannot, without a great deal of perplexing effort >>>>> and careful jimmy-ing get the adapter off. GIven the delicacy of the >>>>> focal length shifting mechanism on the 3T that was a heart stopping >>>>> moment. I took test pictures of city lights at dawn (up because of Jet >>>>> lag) on a tripod at ISO 3200 but I am not going to bother to post >>>>> them. The descriptio > n >> >>> a >>>> bo >>>>> ve sums it up. If anyone wants to see a set of the photos please >>>>> contact me off list. In sum the impression is that there is potential >>>>> here but the adapter obviously needs to be precision measured and >>>>> made. Fuji's surely will be. Joseph Yao says he thinks what I have >>>>> from Shogun may be just slightly too thick. Of course accurate >>>>> handheld focusing with 10X magnification will be hit and miss for most >>>>> unless the camera is on a tripod. For myself I think it may be better >>>>> to stick with Fuji lenses and autofocus given my tri focal eyes. >>>>> Cheers >>>>> Howard >>>>> * infinity meaning the lens is set on infinity and city lights in >>>>> North Vancouver (several miles away) are pin pricks of light on the >>>>> sensor when in focus. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> thanks Howard, please let me know when the Fuji adapter M to X comes >>>> out. How much was the Shogun? How are you doing in terms of battery >>>> life? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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