Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex question
From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:47:46 +0100
References: <869CB098-44DE-11D7-9412-0050E42E6E0B@shaw.ca>

> All M models will fit on a Visoflex III with a M5 release arm. However 
> the M5 release arm is not a common item so it is more accurate to say 
> that all M cameras except the M5 will fit on a Visoflex III. Here is a 
> good introduction to the Visoflex system:
> 
> http://elshaw.tripod.com/
> 
> The Visoflex II has a stepped prism that will not fit on the taller 
> cameras (M5, TTL, M7). You can fit a chimney prism or the prism from 
> the Visoflex III to get it to work but the release arm will not work 
> properly. I often use my Visoflex II with a Visoflex III prism and 
> release the mirror manually and use a cable release on the camera.
> 
> The Visoflex (I) can be mounted on any M camera as it uses a double 
> cable release. It has a  longer register and can only focus the older 
> lenses to infinity.
> 
> It is easier to answer specific questions on the Visoflex rather than 
> general ones as there are so many permutations and adapters.
> 
> John Collier
Thanks for the extended info.
simon jessurun
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