Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/28

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Subject: [Leica] M3 + 21mm close focus question?
From: "Tim Atherton" <timphoto@nt.sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:08:31 -0600
 
This question was posted on another list - any answers?

I will pass on answers, or you can e mail Dave direct at:
davekaren@WEBTV.NET

Tim A


> -----Original Message-----
> From: NPPA Discussion List [mailto:NPPA-L@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU]On Behalf
> Of Dave Kennedy
> Sent: September 28, 1999 10:17 AM
> To: NPPA-L@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU
> Subject: Leica M minimum focus?
>
>
> I was wondering if anyone can help me.I recently purchased a 21mm Leica
> for rangefinder that I use on an M3. When I turn the focus past (closer
> than the) 3 foot mark the body stops focussing, even though you can
> still focus the lens closer. I can't believe the design fanatics at
> Leica made a mistake, so it must be me.
>
> Dave Kennedy
> Staff Photographer
> Press & Sun-Bulletin
> Binghamton NY
>