Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R lens on Canon Body
From: Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:48:55 -0500
References: <BAY4-F26uio5KD03VMe00030841@hotmail.com>

David:

If you have "olde" eyes than don't spend any money until you have had a 
chance to experiment.  There isn't a split image screen in the 
affordable Canon digitals, which makes it extremely difficult to focus R 
lenses in anything but bright sunshine.

Jim - http://www.hemenway.com



David Rodgers wrote:

> 
> Sorry if this has been asked before. (I checked the archives and 
> couldn't find a direct answer). I took a look at the new Digital Rebel 
> body. Was wondering what I need to use R lenses on such a body. Can all 
> R lenses -- ROM and 3 cam -- be used? How about older 1 and 2 cam Leica 
> lenses? (I have some of everything) Obviously no AF, but is there focus 
> assist? Will R lenses even work on a Digital Rebel?  What kind of 
> adaptor do I need, and where's the best place to get one?
> 
> TIA
> DaveR



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