Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/31

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Subject: [Leica] visoflex
From: hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (Geoff Hopkinson)
Date: Thu Jul 31 19:50:50 2008
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I have various viso valuables and never thought to play with them on the M8
as yet. You folks are just masking the ground glass for the sensor size
then? With a static set up (tripod and inanimate subject) I guess you can
get near instant feedback via the LCD to shoot again if you need to adjust
composition/exposure. Cool! I must leap in and try it out.
For Leo, I recall there was an article in LFI on this a little while back.
I'll catch you off-list on that.

One possible alternative for anyone willing to invest more: There's the neat
little macro Elmar 90 collapsible which goes down to .7m (27 inches or so in
old speak) on its own or .5m with the macro adaptor. The lens seems to be
relatively inexpensive used, although you don't see the macro adaptor as
often. 

Cheers
Geoff
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http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex

This is really a question of how much control of the subject size:to  
chip area - over what focusing range.

With no additional attachments you'll have a very useable macro range  
for general macro work.
When you find yourself wanting more control of various magnifications  
(and/or working distances), you'll begin to get a feel for what "you"  
want in terms of versatility. Or you may find that it's not for you -  
as apparently many here have.

Bottom line: a Visoflex III and any M mount lens will immediately  
produce very satisfying macro results.

Fond regards,
George

george@imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com
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On Jul 31, 2008, at 8:25 PM, leo wesson wrote:

> What magic parts do I need to do this with my M8 assuming that I  
> will use my
> 90 and 50mm summicrons?


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