Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>On Wed, Sep 11, 1996 6:18:13 AM, D Khong wrote: > > >>I bought an M3 and it already has 35-50-90 frames lines which I believe >was >>modified by a previous owner. I do not think Leica does the modification >>now but I wonder if an independent leica repairman might still be able to >do >>it. Maybe you should check it out. >> >>Dan > > Dan, > It's not really necessary to alter the frames on the M3 if you want to >use a 35mm lens. You can use the 35mm that *DOES NOT* have the "bug-eyes" >and use the whole view-finder image (including area outside frame lines) >for your 35mm area. HOWEVER---Do not use a 35mm "bug-eye" with the eyes >removed. This lens WILL NOT work like that. Although it will focus in the >view-finder, your images will be out of focus when you print. It is >calibrated to work only with the "eyes" attached. > >Neil Schneider >N.Y. Press Photographers Assoc.