Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]So, I can use newer lenses and still use the autofocus? I thought you had to use the Leica lenses. By the way, the Focomat came with a 50mm Focotar that is as close to mint as one could get. Crystal clear. I'm reading the manual tonight to adjust the focus. Chris Williams New Orleans www.zoeicaimages.com - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don" Subject: Re: [Leica] Leitz Focomat 1c > Chris: Be very careful in adjust the auto-focus mechanism. The hardened > steel cam plate must be adjusted (moved) by loosening several screws and > one of those screws is hidden. Once you loosen the screws that are very > obvious, do not force the steel cam plate to move. You should be able > to feel that it is loose and then it may be moved with only slight > pressure. If it takes more than that, look for the hidden screw. > > These are the BEST, BEST enlargers for 35mm work that have ever been > constructed. I am now using a Durst L-1200 with point light source > (whole thing is in the $10,000 price range) and the 1c construction puts > the L-1200 to shame. > > You have a winner. Get a superb lens to match it such as the new APO's > and you will love the results. Don't handicap it by sticking with the > "old" Leitz lenses. > > Don R. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html