Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>> Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:53:40 +0000 From: "sam" <salex@idt.net> Subject: [Leica] Focus Kindergarten Message-ID: <200007191353.JAA10731@mail-relay2.idt.net> References: I think that this is a stupid, offensive response to a well-meaning post. This kind of smart-ass retort is propbably why so few people post to the LUG. Sam > Hmmm, my M camera has that too. It is called an "aperture ring" that is > coupled to a "diaphragm" that is actually inside the lens!! When you turn > the "aperture ring" it also opens or closes the "diaphragm" (no batteries > required!). When the "diaphragm" is wide open, you get a very narrow plane > of focus. When the "diaphragm" is closed to a small hole, you get a wide > plane of focus!! Wait....it even gets better. There is a scale engraved on > the lens that shows you what will be in focus at the various apertures. > Amazing but true!! > > John Collier ;-) <<<< Yes, John is universally despised for his stupid, offensive, smartass comments. _Now_ whose medication is out of balance? Rob. Robert Appleby V. Bellentani 36 41100 MO Italy tel. (+39) 059 303436 mob. (+39) 0348 336 7990