[Leica] SLR lenses to Leica adapter

[richard-lists at imagecraft.com (Richard)]

Seems to be pretty straight forward - the adapter has the focusing helical, 
hopefully with a long throw so you can get a fine range. You focus using 
that, and then translate the distance setting to your real lens. On the 
picture, looks like the focusing throw match more or less of the lens 
mounted, but of course it may not be true w/ the lens you use.

You will also have to put in the aperture manually too, using a separate 
meter. All in all, looks like a really neat product, but may not be too 
inconvenient to use.

At 04:52 PM 11/24/2004, Kenneth Frazier wrote:


> > You focus normally with your rangefinder, and then transfer the focus
>distance to the distance scale on your SLR lens.?  OK, so it's not as
>convenient as a RF coupled M mount lens, but it is a lot more convenient
>than guessing the focus distance when you use SLR lenses on your M.
>
>I looked at these adapters earlier today, then read this statement and
>wondered.
>
>Maybe Steve can address this issue.

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