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Archive 2012Leica help please
p.3 #2Leica help please
Thanks Carsten! I was a little concerned because it is affordable (often the kiss of death, like the R 28/2.8 I owned) and it's had mixed reviews, mostly citing it's lack of "pure" Leica pedigree. I took a chance, attributing the negative comments to snobbishness, and it seems to have paid off this time. Always nice to find a bargain -- like we did with that Zeiss/Contax 80-20 zoom. 
I'm going to rip the chip out of there, as I can't figure how to program it -- stays on f/1.4 on my camera and I can't get to the 64-57-64 code to start programming. Not the first time I've paid for a chip, then discarded it as troublesome.
I'm going to rip the chip out of there, as I can't figure how to program it -- stays on f/1.4 on my camera and I can't get to the 64-57-64 code to start programming. Not the first time I've paid for a chip, then discarded it as troublesome.
Apr 12, 2012 at 09:56 AM
p.3 #4Leica help please
Yes, the programmable type. I'll probably call Fotodiox and see if they have any ideas, before I rip it out. I've ripped out several from Zeiss Contax mounts, and had another half that worked. At this point, I don't bother spending the extra money on the chipped adapters.
Apr 12, 2012 at 10:51 PM
p.3 #5Leica help please
Nice job on that shroud. I use the Dandelion chips. They can be a pain to program. At least you get the "1.4" readout, so that means it is positioned properly. The thing that always annoyed me is that the chip starts in the "focused mode", meaning that first 13 second exposure needs to be in focus. The first thing I do, is switch the F9 setting to turn it off.
Apr 13, 2012 at 07:05 AM
p.3 #6Leica help please
Okay, Round Two for the Leica Help Desk:
I just received my Extender R 2X (non-APO). I can't figure how to mount it to either of my Leica lenses!
I know that sounds stupid, but it's true. I didn't get any instructions with it, so if anyone has a link or experience, please let me know.
I can mount the adapter to the back of the extender, no problem. But I don't want to force trying to mount it to the extender. Seems like is should just click into place.
Thanks in advance.
I just received my Extender R 2X (non-APO). I can't figure how to mount it to either of my Leica lenses!
I know that sounds stupid, but it's true. I didn't get any instructions with it, so if anyone has a link or experience, please let me know. I can mount the adapter to the back of the extender, no problem. But I don't want to force trying to mount it to the extender. Seems like is should just click into place.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 13, 2012 at 03:57 PM
p.3 #7Leica help please
Gunzorro wrote:
Okay, Round Two for the Leica Help Desk:
I just received my Extender R 2X (non-APO). I can't figure how to mount it to either of my Leica lenses! I know that sounds stupid, but it's true. I didn't get any instructions with it, so if anyone has a link or experience, please let me know.
I can mount the adapter to the back of the extender, no problem. But I don't want to force trying to mount it to the extender. Seems like is should just click into place.
Thanks in advance.
I remember running into that conundrum on an Apo 1.4x; the solution may be the same: you need to push the coupling cam on the back of the TC, near the red alignment dot on the rear side, to the right while mounting on the lens. I'm guessing this cam would already be correctly actuated when mounted on a Leica R body.
Okay, Round Two for the Leica Help Desk:
I just received my Extender R 2X (non-APO). I can't figure how to mount it to either of my Leica lenses!
I know that sounds stupid, but it's true. I didn't get any instructions with it, so if anyone has a link or experience, please let me know. I can mount the adapter to the back of the extender, no problem. But I don't want to force trying to mount it to the extender. Seems like is should just click into place.
Thanks in advance.
I remember running into that conundrum on an Apo 1.4x; the solution may be the same: you need to push the coupling cam on the back of the TC, near the red alignment dot on the rear side, to the right while mounting on the lens. I'm guessing this cam would already be correctly actuated when mounted on a Leica R body.
Apr 13, 2012 at 06:50 PM
p.3 #8Leica help please
Michael -- Ah, perfecto!!! Thanks so much!
I'm anxious to try it out. It looks pretty good just looking through the viewfinder, even without being the APO model.
I'm anxious to try it out. It looks pretty good just looking through the viewfinder, even without being the APO model.
Apr 13, 2012 at 11:42 PM
p.3 #9Leica help please
DaveOls wrote:
Don't some of the Ricoh digital cameras take Leica lenses. The sensor may be small though.
The NEX cameras definitely do and have an aps-c sized sensor. ( 1.5x crop ) for a lot less money than an M8 or 8.2.
Only one Ricoh camera takes Leica lenses, the GXR with the A12 M mount, it is a dedicated Leica M mount so no adapters are involved and the camera works better than most others for that.
It is not a very small sensor, it is an APS-C sensor, same size as the NEX cameras and made by Sony. Great camera, I have one. I would never choose an M8 over the GXR. I did have the M9, but I found it too expensive for my limited shooting, though I love the output.
On topic:
Leica R lens shrouds are usually quite easily removable. If they are the same type of shroud that the OP has on the older lens I would file it too.
Don't some of the Ricoh digital cameras take Leica lenses. The sensor may be small though.
The NEX cameras definitely do and have an aps-c sized sensor. ( 1.5x crop ) for a lot less money than an M8 or 8.2.
Only one Ricoh camera takes Leica lenses, the GXR with the A12 M mount, it is a dedicated Leica M mount so no adapters are involved and the camera works better than most others for that.
It is not a very small sensor, it is an APS-C sensor, same size as the NEX cameras and made by Sony. Great camera, I have one. I would never choose an M8 over the GXR. I did have the M9, but I found it too expensive for my limited shooting, though I love the output.
On topic:
Leica R lens shrouds are usually quite easily removable. If they are the same type of shroud that the OP has on the older lens I would file it too.
Apr 14, 2012 at 12:30 AM
p.3 #10Leica help please
The Extender works great! Even being non-APO, the details are good with the 60 macro, starting at the f/4 setting (f/8 actual). Here's a two shot pano/composite, a bit on the large size to see details. The main plane of focus is in the center of the frame, but some edge areas are in that plane as well.
Thanks again for the help, Michael!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/PalmPanorama1-2.jpg
Thanks again for the help, Michael!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/PalmPanorama1-2.jpg
Apr 15, 2012 at 08:58 AM