Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/02

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Subject: Re: Converting non-ROM to ROM lens. Was: [Leica] Home converting 2-cam to 3-cam lens
From: "Frank W." <wwk001@netvigator.com>
Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 02:19:07 +0800
References: <Springmail.0994.1020362081.0.09531200@webmail.pas.earthlink.net> <3CD182AD.5E215E1C@earthlink.net>

How about the service charges to convert a non-ROM lens into ROM? Must it be
done in Germany only?

Frank W.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "S Dimitrov" <sld@earthlink.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Home converting 2-cam to 3-cam lens


> The basic cost of such a service is around $100, which isn't bad Leica
wise.
> Slobodan Dimitrov
>
>
> Douglas Herr wrote:
> >
> > > How easy or difficult is it to convert a 2-cam
> > > lens to 3-cam lens?
> >
> > If you are willing to drill and tap two tiny holes in the $300
(replacement cost) inner aperture control ring at exactly the right
locations without getting any bits of metal into the rest of the works, go
for it!
> >
> >
> > Doug Herr
> > Birdman of Sacramento
> > http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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In reply to: Message from Douglas Herr<telyt@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Home converting 2-cam to 3-cam lens)
Message from S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Home converting 2-cam to 3-cam lens)