Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thank you Henning and A. I should get the outfit on Friday and I'll see what I've got and what shape it's in. Getting a Viso II in LTM sounds like the way to go if I really want to shoot with a Viso. Robert On Mar 17, 2010, at 8:03 PM, A. Lal wrote: > Assuming you can put up with the viso 1 in use you can use it with > an M but you would need a double cable release that fits the M's > shutter release button. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" > <robertmeier at usjet.net> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:20 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? > > >> Yes, it has the adapter for the Hektor and the double cable >> release. I want to use the Viso I on the IIIg; I was wondering >> if I can also use it on my M2 with an adapter. >> >> On Mar 17, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Dennis wrote: >> >>> With the right qualifications, yes, you can use a Viso I on an M >>> body. The rub is coordinating the mirror in the Viso with the >>> shutter release on the camera body. >>> >>> This website might be useful. Spencer, may want to consider >>> linking to it from the new wiki. >>> >>> The question arises since you are getting a LTM, the IIIg, why >>> not use it? >>> >>> IMO the Viso I is only practical on a tripod for static work. >>> The Hektor lens head can serve well for closeups but my need to >>> be cleaned to realize it's potential. >>> >>> Hopefully the kit coming includes adapter for the lens head to >>> the viso and a release that couples the Viso to the LTM. >>> >>> Robert Meier wrote: >>>> I asked about this because I am getting a package that includes >>>> a IIIg, Viso I, bellows, 135mm Hektor and adapter. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 17, 2010, at 11:58 AM, A.Lal wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'd advise against the viso 1. It is cumbersome to set up and >>>>> use and needs a different bellows from the Viso 2 and 3. >>>>> >>>>> Many of the lens heads from the 1960's lenses will either not >>>>> mount easily or will not focus to infinity when mounted. Spend >>>>> the extra bucks and get a Viso 2 or 3 with an M mount. >>>>> >>>>> I've not checked market prices lately, but you should be able >>>>> to find a complete Viso 2 or 3 with prism and magnifying >>>>> finder for not too much money. >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" >>>>> <robertmeier at usjet.net> >>>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:46 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> It's the Viso I. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 17, 2010, at 11:40 AM, A.Lal wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Is this the visoflex 2 in screw mount or the older viso 1? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The viso 1 will require a double cable release to get the >>>>>>> mirror out of the way before tripping the shutter. >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" >>>>>>> <robertmeier at usjet.net> >>>>>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:30 PM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Can an LTM Visoflex be used with an M body by putting an >>>>>>>> LTM to lens adapter on it? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information