Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the tip, now how do you figure out the various planes? I mean, is it trial and error? Can't wait to try on some of my derelict gear thx phx joe leung wrote: >Thanks Philippe for viewing. > >Basically, I use M42 to EOS adapters (they are the cheapest) as the base and >'graft' the lenses onto it using epoxy (very primitive but works!). Shims >are used to adjust the back focus so that it can be focused to infinity. > >The adapted 50/3.5 Color-Skopar is as thin as, if not thinner than, any >available pancake lens. > >My next project might be the 50/2.8 Tessar from a Werramatic. This camera >has a cracked rangefinder but otherwise still in perfect working condition. >That's why I am hesitant in 'butchering' it. > >Best, > >Joe > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>From: lug-bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- >>bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARD >>Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 12:29 PM >>To: Leica Users Group >>Subject: Re: [Leica] Wanted: Voigtl?nder Vito B for parts >> >>I love this. >> >>How do get the adaptors done? >> >>and the leaves (on nb 1) are so wow that I sense we'll be viewing lots >>of outstanding shots from you in the coming weeks >>phx >> >>joe leung wrote: >> >> >> >>>I have removed lenses from cameras that are beyond repair and adapted >>> >>> >>them >> >> >>>to DSLR's. So far, I have successfully adapted a 50/2.8 Color-Solinar >>> >>> >>from >> >> >>>an Ambiflex and a 50/3.5 from a Voigtlander Vito B. These are the >>> >>> >>finished >> >> >>>lenses and images taken by them just a few minutes ago: >>> >>>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/joe+leung/2008-05-16/ >>> >>>My Color-Skopar has separated rear elements. That's why I needed a donor >>>lens/camera. >>> >>>Opportunity is taken to thank my friendly Luggers who have volunteered to >>>come to my rescue, and, in particular John Lee who has agreed to supply >>> >>> >>me >> >> >>>with the appropriate one. >>> >>>Thanks for viewing and your comments. >>> >>>Have a great weekend! >>> >>>Joe Leung >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: lug-bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- >>>>bounces+jcyleung8=shaw.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Ridings >>>>Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:30 AM >>>>To: Leica Users Group >>>>Subject: Re: [Leica] Wanted: Voigtl?nder Vito B for parts >>>> >>>>On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> >>>>wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>1965 14-21yrs old: 35mm >>>>>Voigtl?nder Vito BL >>>>>http://www.enter-net.de/auktion/photo/vitobl.htm#Near >>>>> >>>>>This is my first camera which had f stop and shutter speed adjustments. >>>>> >>>>>I still have it. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>I still have mine too, but it is too good to use for just parts. >>>>Getting old and sentimental. >>>> >>>>Daniel >>>> >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Leica Users Group. >>>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>>-- >>>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>Checked by AVG. >>>>Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: >>>>5/15/2008 7:24 AM >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Leica Users Group. >>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >>-- >>No virus found in this incoming message. >>Checked by AVG. >>Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1446 - Release Date: >>5/16/2008 7:42 AM >> >> > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >