Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: BOOWU-M copy stand
From: Alex Hurst <corkflor@iol.ie>
Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 10:02:53 +0100

Adrian wrote:
>I too have such a device but have not yet been able to use it since it
>does not accept my (last generation detachable hood) 50 summicron. It
>does not accept the current 50 Elmar either, despite information from
>Leica UK to the contrary: there is a ring on the rear of the lens that
>obstructs mounting. Maybe it would work if it were removed but I have not
>dared try.
>
>So you need an old 50mm, collapsible preferably, or rigid type with a
>special (super rare) adapter....

It looks like I have a choice then between using a 1932 Elmar or a 1933
Summar - both uncoated.
Should be interesting.........

What intrigues me further is that you would have thought the M version of
this device would accept modern rigid M lenses without a problem.

On the other hand - I could just shove whatever needs copying into my
flatbed scanner.. :-)

Thanks for the advice.

Slan

Alex

Alex Hurst
Cork Florists
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Republic of Ireland
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