Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Question re. R lenses
From: "Dan S" <dstate1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 15:51:24 GMT

The camera will not meter properly.  You must have the R cam conversion to 
make the lens/camera combo work completely.

If you choose to preset your lens and use an external meter you could use 
the lens...but what a pain.

Dan

>
>Hi all,I have a question concerning the use of 2 cam lenses on a Leica R4 
>(I just purchased one and I am new the R line).  I assume it can be 
>mounted, but what I would like to know is what camera functionality do I 
>lose.  Can the lens be used in any mode for metering except using the 
>stop-down method, i.e., can I use the manual or aperature modes?  Thanks 
>for any help.
>Regards, Tom

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