Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/17

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Subject: [Leica] Leica R to EOS lens adapters
From: grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)
Date: Wed Oct 17 19:55:14 2007

George,

Well the DMR is out of reach right now.  And if the R10 comes out next year 
i may just wait to get one if the price is similar to the M8 or less.

gene

-------------- Original message from Lottermoser George <imagist3@mac.com>: 
-------------- 


> I have two "cheapo" adapters. They work just fine. Never used one of 
> the "focus confirm" adapters. The R glass on the Canon bodies does 
> work and they cut wonderful files. However, once I received the DMR - 
> the use of R lenses on Canon bodies became quite cumbersome by 
> comparison. Since then; it's Leica glass on leica bodies. Canon glass 
> on Canon bodies; except for rare and unique circumstances. 
> 
> Regards, 
> George Lottermoser 
> george@imagist.com 
> 
> 
> 
> On Oct 13, 2007, at 11:00 PM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: 
> 
> > I know this has been discussed many times, but what make allows you 
> > to use a single adapter and mount it on the EOS body for best ease 
> > of use? I was reading Gandy's site and he says to get an adapter 
> > for each lens. I would like to get just one and mount it on the 
> > EOS body and just change the lens. Also I have read of an adapter 
> > which allows for focus assist. I am looking at possibly getting a 
> > 20D body, so any help will be greatly appreciated. 
> 
> 
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