Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] WTB: 2X Extender for Leicaflex SL - NOT Extender-R
From: Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2002 09:17:41 -0700
References: <B94B8190.59E1%telyt@earthlink.net>

I asked Sherry about doing this and she said it won't work. Forgot her reason but
it made sense.

Seth, I suggest you call her and discuss it.

Dennis

Doug Herr wrote:

> on 7/5/02 2:42 PM, SthRosner@aol.com at SthRosner@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Question: does your converted macro-adapter-R function on both the SL and R
> > cameras? I know the extender on an SL will meter accurately only in
> > stopped-down mode.
>
> On R bodies It works as originally designed and it works with stop-down
> metering on the SL and SL2.
>
> I wouldn't count on Leica being the final word for whether the converson can
> be done.  An experienced independant repair dude may have tried things Leica
> hasn't recommended and found it worked.  For example, Leica cautions against
> stacking converters but Ted and others do it anyway.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
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