Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] EOS to Leica R adapter source
From: Javier Perez <summarex@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 10:49:14 -0700 (PDT)

So far there are adapters for Nikon,M42, Leica R and
Viso. The M42 is 50. It's not very complex though.
Javier


- --- Joseph Codispoti <joecodi@clearsightusa.com>
wrote:
> Javier,
> 
> I was not aware that such an adapter existed.
> 
> I agree that the adapter does not seem worth more
> than $20 but a lot of hand
> machining goes into such complex gadgets and $125
> may not be such a high
> price for a precision item and esoteric as an
> adapter for Leica R lenses.
> 
> Because of its large lens flange the EOS may be the
> only 35mm camera capable
> of being adapted to other brand lenses.
> Soon I will have available an adapter that mates
> 35mm CONTAX lenses to the
> EOS camera.
> The price should hover around $100.
> 
> 
> Joseph Codispoti
> ClearSight USA
> P.O. Box 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 USA
> www.clearsightusa.com
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Javier Perez" <summarex@yahoo.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 11:21 PM
> Subject: [Leica] EOS to Leica R adapter source
> 
> 
> > Hi
> > Was wondering if anyone knew of a good source for
> EOS
> > to Leica R adapters. I know of 1 but at 125 a pop
> they
> > are kind of expensive for what they are - basic
> > adapters without coupling. I've heard that there
> is
> > another source that sells cheaper ones that may
> not be
> > as well made but work. Since the EOS AF looks for
> > optimum contrast, the tight tolerances of the more
> > expensive adapter really aren't necessary. Any
> info
> > is greatly appreciated.
> > Javier
> >
> >
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