Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/19

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Subject: [Leica] Summilux Lympa - lens hood question
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Sat Jan 19 16:03:31 2008
 
> Thanks for the compliment, Tom. My Summilux, according to Dennis
> Laney "Leica Collector's Guide" is the first version, with serial
> number indicating it was built in 1971.
> 
> Here's a question for any lens hood experts out there: the 50/1.4
> removable lens hood is quite a work of art and built like a tank.
> Does anyone know what is the purpose of the lens hood thumbwheel that
> is right near the "VII" symbol? Mine just turns, but does not seem to
> tighten or affect anything.
> Thanks,
> Gary


It's the Microcontrast horizontal hold.


Mark William Rabiner
markrabiner.com
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