Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Luggers I went along to Cameron Photo in Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong today and had a play with an M6MH (serial #2423476) and my DR Summicron. Mr. Chin, the store owner, managed to get the DR Summicron to mount in the close range by turning the lens into the close range and then mounting it on the MH. The CU spectacles could then be attached and the lens would focus in the close range. The Technical Service Manager for Schmidt, the Leica agent in Hong Kong, has told me that the lens can be modified to change to the close range while on the camera for a cost of about US100 including parts and labor. We are waiting for the parts from Solms to modify the lens but after today's experience I am not sure that it needs to be modified. I also tried the Elmarit 24 Asph and ended up buying the lens and finder because the lens will fit and focus on my CLE which I had along with me (but the lens shade protrudes into the CLE's range finder window a bit). Shot a roll of film as I crossed back over to the Hong Kong side on the Star Ferry and riding over to Aberdeen and am looking forward to the results tomorrow. By the way, the fit and finish of both the Elmarit and the M6MH were both fine. Best Regards Howard Cummer