Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I believe I have the "normal" version. It doesn't seem to say DR anywhere. Phew! ? R. S. Bardsley @ (617) 461-8390 On Jan 18, 2012, at 5:14 PM, Marty Deveney <benedenia at gmail.com> wrote: > The lens they are referring to is otherwise known as the dual range or > DR Summicron. It has different mount dimensions that the M8 throat > cannot accommodate. The DR can only mount on an M8 in close focus > mode. If you have any other 50/2 you'll be fine. > > Marty > > On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 8:29 AM, Ryan Scott Bardsley > <rbardsley at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Well, my M8 arrived today! When I opened the manual (first time ever, I >> have to admit) one of the first things I read was that you can?t use the >> Summicron 50mm F/2 lens ?with close focusing.? Err, this is news to me. >> Online, it seems to be fine. Is this lens okay to use? What do they mean >> by close focusing? >> >> Also, since I got my camera used, it apparently doesn?t come with any >> software. Is this Capture One something that I need? Does anyone have a >> spare disc? I have Photoshop, but am not sure if the Leica software did >> anything special. >> >> The main killer is? the battery needs to be charged first. Alas, my >> torture is prolonged? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ryan >> Boston, MA (en route to NYC with a new camera to play with!) >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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