Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/28

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: R8 mount/lens contacts?
From: Klaus Mathisen <klausm@online.no>
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 1996 11:00:39 +0200 (MET DST)


>The Leica web site says the R8 utilizes the "LEICA R-bayonet with 
>additional electrical contacts." Any ideas on the purpose of these 8 
>new contacts?  

I can think of at least one reason for these contacts: Relaying info about
focal length for auto-zooming of flash (and possibly also for metering).

Regards,

Klaus N. Mathisen
klausm@online.no