Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/16

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Subject: Re: R8 & Spotting Scope
From: Colin <colinmi@fast.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 00:20:19 -0600

Richard Clompus wrote:
> 
> Dear Fellow LUGnuts,
> 
> As a new R8 user, I also have a great appreciation of optics.  One of the
> optical instruments I get a lot of enjoyment out of is viewing wildlife
> through the Leica Spotting Scope.  I use the 20mm wide angle eye piece and
> I can almost look down the throats of all the Canadian geese in my back
> yard.
> 
> Has anyone used an R Leica with the photo adapter and the Leica Spotting
> Scopes?  Don't quote me but I think the scope has the effect of about a
> ?500mm f10 lens.   Since I already have the spotting scope and the R
> camera, it would be nice to use them as a team.
> 
> I think Ted must have sent those Canadian geese down to Pennsylvania for
> the Summer.
> 
> Richard
> ---------------------------
> Richard Clompus, OD
> West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Richard,

I believe the Televid 77 when attached to a 35mm camera becomes about
800mm and I don't remember the f-stop exactly.  (I just got home from
Musikfest and am too tired to look it up.)  I would think the APO
version would be the one to use on the camera.

Good Night, 

Colin