Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The instructions suggest that one should enter some EXIF info into the camera for the IS to work properly, but I haven't gotten to that yet... and so far it appears that the IS is working okay. Jim Jim Nichols wrote: > Jim, > > Thanks for the benefit of your experiences with the adapters and the > chip. I will look into the chip later, while still learning how to use > manual focus effectively without the chip. > > Do you have to provide any inputs to the camera's menu to enable the > chip to work, or is this done automatically? > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Hemenway" <Jim@hemenway.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 3:49 PM > Subject: [Leica] How does that tricky little chip attach? > > >> Hi Jim: >> >> The chip glues onto the inside of the adapter with the contacts >> touching those inside of the throat of the camera. The only >> interference I encountered was when I, (knowing it wouldn't work) >> attempted to attach the 50mm Summilux to the adapter. >> >> Here's the adapter and an alignment tool, (included with the adapter). >> <http://www.tagotech.com/pic/oly-chip1.jpg> >> >> I bought the Leica-R to Olympus adapters from jinfinance in Shanghai >> as recommended by Steve Barbour >> Item # 350050189176 >> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=350050189176> >> >> >> or: http://tinyurl.com/6gkrap >> >> and two AF-confirm chips from Tagotech in Singapore: >> Item # 250239905597 >> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250239905597&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D250239905597%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1> >> >> >> or: http://tinyurl.com/58xkqd >> >> In the mail today I received a Pentax-K to Olympus adapter from >> kawaphoto in Iowa >> Item # 290228988300 >> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290228988300> >> or: http://tinyurl.com/3q3tya >> >> ...into which I plan to glue the second AF-confirm chip. I know it >> might seem a bit "over the top", but I want to try my Pentax SMC >> 1000mm on the 2x E-510. ;-) >> >> Here's my two lenses which don't work with the AF-confirm chip: >> <http://www.hemenway.com/19and50mm-R.jpg> >> >> You can see the semi-circular part in the back of each which gets in >> the way of the chip. Another Leica-R to Olympus is on its way to me >> from jinfinance. >> >> The 28-70 zoom also has a protruding part but it is small enough to >> leave a paper thin space between the adapter and said protruding part. >> >> With the shutter button pressed halfway, the green light blinks until >> you reach focus... at the same time you'll hear a beep. >> >> Jim >> >> P.S. All three vendors were very helpful to me. >> >> >> Jim Nichols wrote: >> >>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >