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Subject: [Leica] visoflex iii
From: pjtotoole at gmail.com (Peter O'Toole)
Date: Tue Aug 14 19:46:35 2007
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I will check it out. I just found the viso iii on KEH.  I have a bid on a
viso iii on ebay - after loosing on the last one that went for about $240. I
will let you know how this plays out.

Thanks Len (not Ken..).


On 8/14/07, Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> You're welcome, Pete.
>
> If you're looking for the 65mm Macro Elmar, Tony Rose at PopFlash has
> one with the focus mount. $500.
>
> Len
>
>
> On Aug 14, 2007, at 10:20 PM, Peter O'Toole wrote:
>
> > Ken,
> >
> > You have hit the right chord with your information. After doing some
> > research, I found the visoflex iii might be the fastest option --
> > other than
> > the new M lens.  The problems with new is I have a 90 2.8 that I like,
> > and the focusing distance is kind of long, and the price. I want to
> > copy old
> > small photos, and the viso macro combination will get close. I will
> > check
> > these options -- the 65 macro elmar looks like a great one for the
> > viso --
> > the price is do-able, especially compared with the new 6-bit 90. I
> > will
> > follow through with your suggestions, thanks!
> >
> > Pete
> >
> >
> >
> > On 8/14/07, Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello, Peter. Welcome aboard.
> >>
> >> A couple of questions.
> >> How large an area do you want to copy?
> >> How much are you willing to Pay?
> >>
> >> KEH currently has a Viso III for $225 in EX condition.
> >>
> >> With the Viso you have a few choices.
> >>
> >> 1. Get the 65mm Macro Elmar and the focusing mount. That's pretty
> >> clean way to go. About $500.
> >>
> >> 2. Add a Bellows II and adapter or two and either a 135mm or 90mm
> >> lens head. Maybe less then $500.
> >>
> >> 3. Get the current (6 bit) 90mm Macro Elmar and close focus adapter.
> >> This is the most portable and will give you excellent results. Won't
> >> get you as close as option 1 or 2.
> >>
> >> I use them all on my M8 and enjoy them very much. There is a certain
> >> feel of accomplishment when you use this equipment. I won't give it
> >> up for all the Nikon or Canon macro gear in the world. (Well maybe
> >> but you would have to twist my arm.
> >>
> >> Good Luck,
> >> Len
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Aug 14, 2007, at 8:07 PM, Peter O'Toole wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hello,
> >>>
> >>> This is my first letter to lug -- I joined the list serve last
> >>> night. I need
> >>> to ask a favor. First a little about myself, I started shooting
> >>> with an M6
> >>> in 1995, and I just got an M8 in April.  I am looking for a
> >>> VisoFlex III, as
> >>> I sold my film-type photo copying system, and now I want to use my
> >>> M8 for
> >>> copy work -- probably need a dedicated macro lense as well.  I
> >>> tried ebay,
> >>> but the bidders are pretty cagey, and they appear to be
> >>> collectors and
> >>> re-sellers.
> >>>
> >>> Do any of you have this pieces, or do you know how I can get this
> >>> macro
> >>> equipment?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks.
> >>> Pete
> >>>
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