Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/05

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Question re. R lenses
From: Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 09:06:46 -0800
 
All metering must be done while the lens is physically stopped down.
Otherwise, there are no restrictions. It takes practice to hold the DOF
preview lever down while trying to photograph in the A mode. You must
simultaneously push the shutter release part way down to keep the shutter
speed from "A"utomatically changing when you release the DOF lever. The M
mode is much easier. Just pull the lever to take a reading and set the
shutter/aperture. Then release and photograph.

Jim


At 09:50 AM 1/5/00 -0500, Tllomag@aol.com wrote:
>Hi all,I have a question concerning the use of 2 cam lenses on a Leica R4 (I 
>just purchased one and I am new the R line).  I assume it can be mounted, 
>but what I would like to know is what camera functionality do I lose.  Can 
>the lens be used in any mode for metering except using the stop-down method, 
>i.e., can I use the manual or aperature modes?  Thanks for any help.
>Regards, Tom