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Subject: [Leica] Third party M to X adapter
From: dstella1 at ameritech.net (Dante Stella)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:33:47 -0400
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Steve -

That yield is better than my digital M, sadly (and the Leica is only really 
powering the most basic functions, not a hybrid vf with auto playback, 
after-the-fact raw reconversion, etc.). 

To increase the yield, there is a power save mode that will get you up 
around 350, but it reduces the focusing speed.  I suppose you could also 
shoot JPG, which would reduce write times and the power needed from that.

As to a Fuji adapter, I would not be surprised to see the ability to set 
focal length via a 1-6 switch (the camera has a menu where you can assign a 
focal length to "lenses" 1-6).  A rudimentary distance encoder would help 
adjust the framelines to the right size when zone focusing with wides.

Dante

On Apr 16, 2012, at 12:45, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> On Apr 16, 2012, at 8:30 AM, Dante Stella wrote:
> 
>> Usually the problem is that the adapter is too thin, allowing infinity 
>> focus but screwing up the distance scale.
>> 
>> My X-Pro gets about 250 shots on a charge; fewer than 100 with an Eye-Fi 
>> card.
> 
> 
> 
> pretty poor...
> 
> 
> what can one do to increase the yield per charge?
> 
> 
>> Any word with the Fuji adapter and features other than being a "dumb" 
>> tube? The 35 Fujinon is incredible - it might take some motivation to 
>> even think about mounting M lenses. 
> 
> 
> I agree...
> 
>> 
>> But given that engineering a simple tube between two lens mounts takes 
>> all of about five minutes (witness how the Kipon adapter was being sold a 
>> week or so after the camera hit Japan)  I would expect something more 
>> special out of the Fuji item.
> 
> like what?
> 
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
>> 
>> Dante
>> 
>> On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:47, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> On Apr 16, 2012, at 5:52 AM, H&ECummer wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hello Luggers,
>>>> I am safely back in Canada - amazed at the lack of crowds and the 
>>>> clearness of the air. Just prior to my departure to Canada, I picked up 
>>>> a-just-delivered-from-the-factory Shogun M to X adapter from their shop 
>>>> on Lock Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Kowloon.  I have been playing with the 
>>>> adapter and all my Leica lenses. In sum, although nicely made, it does 
>>>> not provide sharp focus at infinity* for my 18mm, 24mm, several 35mm 
>>>> lenses or 50mm summilux Asph. Longer telephoto lengths (Cosina 75, 90 
>>>> Elmarit, 135 Elmar) maintain better infinity focus but still not tack 
>>>> sharp.  Also if the Tri Elmar is mounted the 35 setting will not lock 
>>>> on and you cannot, without a great deal of perplexing effort and 
>>>> careful jimmy-ing get the adapter off. GIven the delicacy of the focal 
>>>> length shifting mechanism on the 3T that was a heart stopping moment. I 
>>>> took test pictures of city lights at dawn (up because of Jet lag) on a 
>>>> tripod at ISO 3200 but I am not going to bother to post them. The 
>>>> description
> 
>> a
>>> bo
>>>> ve sums it up. If anyone wants to see a set of the photos please 
>>>> contact me off list. In sum the impression is that there is potential 
>>>> here but the adapter obviously needs to be precision measured and made. 
>>>> Fuji's surely will be. Joseph Yao says he thinks what I have from 
>>>> Shogun may be just slightly too thick. Of course accurate handheld 
>>>> focusing with 10X magnification will be hit and miss for most unless 
>>>> the camera is on a tripod. For myself I think it may be better to stick 
>>>> with Fuji lenses and autofocus given my tri focal eyes.
>>>> Cheers
>>>> Howard
>>>> * infinity meaning the lens is set on infinity and city lights in North 
>>>> Vancouver (several miles away) are pin pricks of light on the sensor 
>>>> when in focus.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> thanks Howard,    please let me know when the Fuji adapter M to X comes 
>>> out.  How much was the Shogun?  How are you doing in terms of battery 
>>> life?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Steve
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
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