Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The tubes and Focoslide are perhaps better described as a cumbersome way to go for a 1:1 reproduction. Getting there with that rig involves adjusting the lens-to-subject distance as well as the focus setting on the lens mount itself. I've used the Focoslide mounted on the auxiliary arm of a Polaroid MP4 which does not lend itself to precise adjustment and which requires elevation of the subject above the baseboard to get 1:1. Marvin is right - the bellows is an easier way to go. Just remember to calculate out the bellows extension factor for the exposure. On Fri, 12 Dec 1997, Leikon35 wrote: > I say that tubes are the wrong way to go about it because there is no > compromise with tubes; what you need is a simple variable focusing > mount, such as the COOMI which I have here on my table. It has a micro- > meter adjustment vernier of 20mm (40mm to 60mm) in 1/4mm increments > and is smooth as silk however they are quite rare (R7) and I have already > sold 3 of the 4 that were in my collection just this last year. > > In addition to the COOMI there are lesser priced variable focusing adapters > available for different lenses and of course there is always the good old re- > liable Bellows with infinite adjustments. *Roy should know !!!!!!!! Written by: Roy C. Zartarian | Prophets are not without honor 25 Stuart Street | except in their own country Newington, CT 06111 USA | and in their own house. http://www.connix.com/~royzart