[Leica] Re: "Add-a-Cam"? How much?/ and beginner 'R' body recomendation?

[Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>]

Two cam lenses can (and are on a regular basis) converted to three cam
lenses. I don't know the cost. Call Sherry Krauter (914) 496-8834 or Email
her at krauter@warwick.net .

All R3's (that I know of) can take an R3 winder. I had two R3's and
winders. No problems. Worked flawlessly. I believe (from experience and
talking to Leica) the least expensive and best R camera is the R4sP,
although the R5 and RE are just as good but probably more expensive. If you
want Mirror Lock Up, you'll need an R6, R6.2, or R7. All of the winders and
motors have an exposure button that works for vertical holding. It is also
the multiple sequence button so for a single frame, you must release it.
It's pretty easy. The same winders and motors work on all R4's through R7's

Jim

I have had and used R3's, R4sP's, R6's and R7's. Currently have an R7 and
an R4sP.

At 06:33 PM 2/11/00 -0400, Bob Keene/Karen Shehade wrote:
>Hi Group-
>
>Been using 'R' glass on my Canon EOS A2- with an adapter from Joseph Yao;
>with this arrangement I can use 1 or 2 cam lenses. My question, as I can
>see somewhere down the road an 'R' body- Can you get a third cam added to a
>2 cam lens? Anyone have an *approximate* cost? I want to see if this will
>be feasible in the future- can buy and use a 2 cam lens now- eventually
>convert it- or will the conversion cost be prohibitive, in which case I may
>save my hard earned $$ for 3 cam lens....
>
>AND-
>
>Any votes for a first 'R' body? I know of a 'user' R5 for around $500-
but.....
>What about R3's- somefolks seem to love 'em- do you need the R3 MOT to hook
>up the winder?
>Another question- does the Winder R have a release for vertical holding?
>(Rob Schneider, are you out there?)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bob (yeah, I know I don't NEED it- but it's hard to focus the glass on the
>EOS screen!) Keene
>
>