Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What goes around comes around. In the Leica Manual 15th edition, there are diagrams showing how to affix DYMO tape around the collapsible tubes to use the lenses on their new CLs and M5s yet prevent them from colliding with the semaphore light sensor. -rei Steve Barbour wrote: > On Jan 17, 2010, at 10:37 AM, Phil Swango wrote: > > >> I have a couple of bodies that can be a problem with collapsible lenses. >> The 50mm Elmar barely touches something inside the Bessa L and possibly >> the >> other Bessa RFs when fully collapsed. Also, my M2 shows faint marks >> inside >> that look suspiciously like they came from a collapsed lens tube. My >> solution has been to put a small rubber band around the lens tube and push >> it up as far as it will go toward the front of the lens. That will keep >> the >> lens from collapsing completely but still let it flatten enough to fit >> into >> a pocket. >> > > > thanks Phil, a nice idea and cheaper than insurance, > > > Steve > >> -- >> Phil Swango >> 307 Aliso Dr SE >> Albuquerque, NM 87108 >> 505-262-4085 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >