[Leica] Re: Adapters (was: self timer for M6)

[Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>]

I think it is called an M2. :-)

Ken Wilcox

At 8:30 -0400 7/25/0, a fine scholar, M.E.Berube - GoodPhotos wrote:

>At 04:57 PM 7/24/00 -0600, John Collier wrote:
>
>>The old Leica self timer(APDOO) would need an adapter (OZTNO or Nikon AR-8)
>>to fit on the M cameras.
>
>Anyone have any idea of what the designation of the adapter is that one
>needs if they wish to use the "Synchronblitzer" (CEYOO) flashbulb unit with
>a modern M synch terminal/port is? (I've got both the X & M terminals, but
>the cord seems made to fit the older LTM and M3,2,1 bodies.)
>
>The good news is, Eveready still makes it's No. 505 (22.5volt) battery and
>(as helpful LUGers have pointed the way) there are still a few places to
>get bulbs online.
>
>I could just perform surgery on it and splice it up with a modern cord, but
>that seems inelegant and if a proper adapter can still be had, I would
>rather go that route.
>
>Thanks.
>Michael E. Berube


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