Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sounds like there's some fire in the "old guy" after all. Yeah, it's Saturday, because I've been watching college football. >From another old guy........... Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: <tedgrant at shaw.ca> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Coded Flange replacements.... >>>> From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i at verizon.net> >> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: [Leica] Coded Flange replacements.... >> Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2012 8:12 am >> > ... some folk want the EXIF data, others want the corrections in the > firmware >> to be functional. >> > Different strokes for different folks.......<<<<< > > Jeeeeesshhhh I just have to ask? Even if it's different stuff? :-) > > Knowing all this EXIF and not knowing it? Does knowing it make for better > content in the photo? Or in real time of capturing the moment? It doesn't > really mean a flying hoop whether you know it or not! Like does it make > you far more aware of the magical moment and when to go "CLICK?" > > Like? To what does it contribute to making a saleable or gallery or front > page cover photo? Capturing the runner winning the race? Or is it just a > thing that techies put in new cameras to annoy old guys like me? :-) > > Just wondering on a quiet Saturday afternoon. :-) It is Saturday isn't it? > > cheers, > Dr. ted :-) > > Annoying aren't I! :-) "Smile!" Somebody had to ask! :-) > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jon.streeter" <jon.streeter at cox.net> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:47 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Coded Flange replacements.... > > >>I discovered in "How Beer Saved Civilization" that it's even more sensible >>than I had thought. Available on DVD. >> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i at verizon.net> >> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: [Leica] Coded Flange replacements.... >> Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2012 8:12 am >> >> >> ... some folk want the EXIF data, others want the corrections in the >> firmware >> to be functional. >> >> Different strokes for different folks....... >> >> Frank Filippone >> Red735i at verizon.net >> >> >> And remind me why I would spend $120-$250 on this 6-bit business rather >> than >> on something sensible like beer? >> >> My 1.2/35mm CV works just fine on my M8 without any coding, so that is >> the >> big deal? >> >> Cheers, >> Nathan >> >> >> >> On Nov 17, 2012, at 7:12 AM, Frank Filippone wrote: >> >>> All true. Correct focus is the issue. However, if your lens was in >>> calibration before you changed the flange, then if it is in focus ( at >>> any >>> place) after changing the flange, no further testing is required. >>> >>> As I said at first, if your lens is out of calibration to begin with, >>> you need a calibration done on the lens. Why not change the flange >>> before sending the lens in, and get that advantage as well.... >>> >>> Of course, it is a cost issue... $250 or so with flange at Leica or $100 >>> plus $20 flange at DAG. Same end result. >>> >>> Frank Filippone >>> Red735i at verizon.net >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: lug-bounces+red735i=verizon.net at leica-users.org >>> [mailto:lug-bounces+red735i=verizon.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of >>> Marty Deveney >>> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 7:53 PM >>> To: Leica Users Group >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Coded Flange replacements.... >>> >>> There is no issue of being able to change the flange yourself or if >>> all 6 screws are absolutely required (they are not), it's just that if >>> you change the flange yourself the only way you have of checking if >>> the focus is still correct is to shoot, and this requires a lot of >>> careful testing at different distances and apertures, and if there is >>> a problem it is well beyond the capability of most people to fix it >> themselves. >>> >>> Marty >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Frank Filippone >>> <red735i at verizon.net> >>> wrote: >>>> Guess it must be OK for mere mortals as well...... >>>> >>>> Frank Filippone >>>> Red735i at verizon.net >>>> >>>> Leica just put the new flange on with five screws, my Noctilux and >>>> 75mm Summilux are both like that after their trip to Solms. >>>> >>>> john >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> >>>> >>>> There ARE 6 screws in Leica M lenses. However, there are 2 hole >> patterns. >>>> One of the patterns allows for the replacement flange to be fitted >>>> and use all 6 screws. The other pattern, has a screw right where the >>>> 6 bit codes are.. So upon replacement, only 5 screws are used. >>>> >>>> I do not know what Leica does about this dilemma, but for us mere >>>> mortals, it means there are 2 different flanges to choose from. >>>> >>>> >>>> Frank Filippone >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >