Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, How does the chip connect with the contacts inside the lens opening of the E-510? Does it feel as if there is any interference when attaching the lens and adapter? Do you get a clear green light when you focus manually? This potential copycat wants to know. Thanks in advance. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Hemenway" <Jim@hemenway.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:23 PM Subject: [Leica] Olympus 510 with Leica-R lens > > I finally received the focus-confirmation chip, installed it into the > Leica-R to 510 adapter, and here's some of the resulting photos. > > Five test shots around the house: > <http://www.hemenway.com/E-510withLeicaR-May2008/> > or: http://tinyurl.com/6h8zl2 > > Some of the items at Brimfield this past Wednesday. > <http://www.hemenway.com/Brimfield-E510-05142008/> > or: http://tinyurl.com/58jgh7 > > The chip works well except for R lenses with a protruding metal > semi-circular part in the rear of the lens... as found in the 19mm WA and > the 50mm Summilux. The chip can't co-exist in the same place as the > semi-circular part. > > I've ordered another adapter to use with these lenses, albeit without > focus confirmation. > > Jim > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >