Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 08:21 29/01/1998 -0500, you wrote: ><< I'll be able to get mattrix metering with a leica lens... > Thib. >> > >>That's why they made the R8 ! You're right. Did you see the price? Assuming that I'm a scientific photographers that requires shooting at around 10 fps, how do I proceed with the R8? Maybe I should buy an Abrahamson winder... and go for body building.... > >Nikon always proudly advertise that they kept the same bayonet sinds the >60's. >But you can't use an current (1998) AIS lens on a F5 with matrix. No, but with the F4, you can! Even with an older if you modify it! >But with the R8 it's possible to use a 1933 Hektor 135/4,5 with the >"matrix". Sure, but you need to measure at real aperture...Is there enough light passing through the 1933 Hektor to activate the mattrix? I don't think the mattrix will read through the fungus..(sorry)! > >Lucien >BELGIUM > >