Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/02/26

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Subject: [Leica] Removing Leica R 60mm macro elmarit bayonet
From: wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:13:20 -0500 (EST)

Avishek Aiyar wrote:

>I have been trying to keep the Leica bayonet off so that I can attach my
>Nikon F bayonet, but so far I have been far from successful.
>
>The lens is a 2 cam version (serial# 2622961) and is definitely different
>from David Llado has on his Leitax website. So, following those instructions
>almost ended up in me damaging this beauty.
>
>I have attached some pictures of the bayonet mount, which already has seen
>some damage!!
>
>I would appreciate any help.....I am really desperate now!

Attachments aren't allowed on this list but you are welcome to send the 
picture(s) privately.  IIRC it's the rear light baffle that's the problem.  
Patience and gentle squeezing to get it out are the keys.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com