Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/14

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Subject: Re: question about SCA 351 dedication; free stuff
From: Randolph Carlisle <randcarl@gc.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 08:33:44 -0500

Patrick Sobalvarro wrote:
> 
> I recently picked up a used Braun Ultrablitz 34m for cheap.  It's a
> nice enough powerful flash, it tilts, and it has an SCA 350 module on
> it.  That means I can mount it on an R6 and see the ready light in the
> viewfinder, but it won't use the TTL flash metering capability of the
> camera.  For that I need an SCA 351 module -- the SCA 350 module is
> for an R4 camera.
> 
> Now, here's a question.  All SCA 351 modules connect to SCA 300
> flashes, and that's a standardized interface.  But is it standardize
> down to the connectors?  Are all SCA 351 modules created equal?  Can I
> buy an SCA 351 module from, say, Metz and plug it into this flash?
> The SCA 350 module that's on there now is identical to a Metz one, as
> far as I can tell, but I can't tell much.
> 
> Okay, next topic.  I got some Leica Elpro close-up lenses very
> cheaply.  I can only use one of them, which will fit my 135 Elmarit-R.
> The other two are for an old Summicron-R 50/2 that takes Series VI
> filters.  I will give these away to anyone on the LUG who (a)
> currently has a 50/2 Summicron-R that takes Series VI filters (b)
> wants to do close-up photography (c) will use these for that purpose.
> (I don't want to give them to somebody who just wants them to put in a
> closet or who wants them because they're free, and will try to sell
> them at the next opportunity.)  If you fit the listed criteria,
> however, it'd give me some pleasure to see these lenses find a good
> home, so send me mail if you want them.
> 
> -Patrick
Patrick:
Would love to have Elpro for my 50mm Summicron..my camera is an SL and I
also have 21mm and 180mm  2 cam lenses.  You should get something for
them..even if only a recovery of what you  spent.
Randolph Carlisle
4303 Penick Rd
Richmond, Va. 23228