Re: [Leica] 560 telyt day

[Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>]

LUGers

Reading all this made me realize that I still have a pre-war
400mm Telyt f5, that I used to use with my Visoflex III. I
got rid of all my Viso stuff when I discovered the Nikon F2A.

I sold all my bellows, adapters and Viso lenses except the
400mm, thinking/ hoping that I could adapt it to the Nikon.

Can any of you make suggestions for an available adapter
setup?  Or is it worth adapting?

Jerry


grduprey@rockwellcollins.com wrote:

> Frank
>
> good luck with the 400/5.6/Televit try out.  As I have mentioned, I have
> the 560/6.8 Telyt and after about 1 hour I was focusing the trombone
> mechanism like it was natural.  I actually prefer it over the regular focus
> as it is much faster.  I just wish the lens had a larger aperture.  I shoot
> almost 90% with it wide open and 200 ASA or faster film and the lens favors
> the shoulder stock holding method as the tripod mount is too close to the
> camera end to balance well on the tripod, but is can be done.  It handles
> very nicely with the shoulder stock and shutter release cable.  I use it
> with a R4SP with winder, or a Leicaflex SL.  I would recommend getting the
> plain focusing screen as it will be better for focusing than the split
> prism screen.
>
> Gene
>
>
>                       "Frank Filippone"
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>                       04/11/2003 04:23 PM
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>                       leica-users
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>
> Yes, but as one that does not yet have the lens, I am trying to make the
> buy
> decision....  and it is not easy with a lens this unique in its focusing
> technique.....  I have no question about the quality of the glass, but if
> you can't focus it correctly, you might as well use a coke bottle bottom as
> one of the elements!
>
> You would think that after 40 years of taking pictures, this kind of
> question would not have to be asked......  but I really am having trouble
> figuring this 400/560 thing out......  I think I will go borrow one from my
> buddy and try it out.... the 400/5.6 / Televit on a tripod, if I understand
> all the inputs correctly.... is the best configuration for this lens.
>
> Thanks all, and especially Doug for being so patient......and thoughtful in
> your responses.....
>
> Frank Filippone
> red735i@earthlink.net
> It takes a bit of practice, but once you get used to it it is very easy.
>
> Gene
>
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