Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c
From: "Christopher Williams" <LeicaChris@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 18:12:31 -0500
References: <3.0.2.32.20020414225533.014a67ec@roanoke.infi.net> <000b01c1e42a$6d886820$5bef490c@computer> <000b01c1e42f$95aa8220$0200a8c0@lightningpiv> <000701c1e479$f48028a0$93ef490c@computer> <000701c1e47e$ba42d980$0200a8c0@lightningpiv>

So, I can use newer lenses and still use the autofocus? I thought you had to
use the Leica lenses.

By the way, the Focomat came with a 50mm Focotar that is as close to mint as
one could get. Crystal clear.

I'm reading the manual tonight to adjust the focus.

Chris Williams
New Orleans
www.zoeicaimages.com



- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Don"
Subject: Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c


> Chris: Be very careful in adjust the auto-focus mechanism.  The hardened
> steel cam plate must be adjusted (moved) by loosening several screws and
> one of those screws is hidden. Once you loosen the screws that are very
> obvious, do not force the steel cam plate to move.  You should be able
> to feel that it is loose and then it may be moved with only slight
> pressure.  If it takes more than that, look for the hidden screw.
>
> These are the BEST, BEST enlargers for 35mm work that have ever been
> constructed.  I am now using a Durst L-1200 with point light source
> (whole thing is in the $10,000 price range) and the 1c construction puts
> the L-1200 to shame.
>
> You have a winner. Get a superb lens to match it such as the new APO's
> and you will love the results.  Don't handicap it by sticking with the
> "old" Leitz lenses.
>
> Don R.


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In reply to: Message from Marc James Small <msmall@infi.net> (Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c)
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Message from "Don" <don.ro@verizon.net> (Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c)
Message from "Christopher Williams" <LeicaChris@worldnet.att.net> (Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c)
Message from "Don" <don.ro@verizon.net> (Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c)