Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Assuming you can put up with the viso 1 in use you can use it with an M but you would need a double cable release that fits the M's shutter release button. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" <robertmeier at usjet.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? > Yes, it has the adapter for the Hektor and the double cable release. I > want to use the Viso I on the IIIg; I was wondering if I can also use it > on my M2 with an adapter. > > On Mar 17, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Dennis wrote: > >> With the right qualifications, yes, you can use a Viso I on an M body. >> The rub is coordinating the mirror in the Viso with the shutter release >> on the camera body. >> >> This website might be useful. Spencer, may want to consider linking to >> it from the new wiki. >> >> The question arises since you are getting a LTM, the IIIg, why not use >> it? >> >> IMO the Viso I is only practical on a tripod for static work. The Hektor >> lens head can serve well for closeups but my need to be cleaned to >> realize it's potential. >> >> Hopefully the kit coming includes adapter for the lens head to the viso >> and a release that couples the Viso to the LTM. >> >> Robert Meier wrote: >>> I asked about this because I am getting a package that includes a IIIg, >>> Viso I, bellows, 135mm Hektor and adapter. >>> >>> >>> On Mar 17, 2010, at 11:58 AM, A.Lal wrote: >>> >>>> I'd advise against the viso 1. It is cumbersome to set up and use and >>>> needs a different bellows from the Viso 2 and 3. >>>> >>>> Many of the lens heads from the 1960's lenses will either not mount >>>> easily or will not focus to infinity when mounted. Spend the extra >>>> bucks and get a Viso 2 or 3 with an M mount. >>>> >>>> I've not checked market prices lately, but you should be able to find >>>> a complete Viso 2 or 3 with prism and magnifying finder for not too >>>> much money. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" >>>> <robertmeier at usjet.net> >>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:46 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? >>>> >>>> >>>>> It's the Viso I. >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 17, 2010, at 11:40 AM, A.Lal wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Is this the visoflex 2 in screw mount or the older viso 1? >>>>>> >>>>>> The viso 1 will require a double cable release to get the mirror >>>>>> out of the way before tripping the shutter. >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" >>>>>> <robertmeier at usjet.net> >>>>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:30 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex LTM to M? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Can an LTM Visoflex be used with an M body by putting an LTM to >>>>>>> lens adapter on it? >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >