[LRflex] Re: R Lenses on M system, any users?

Waitaminute!
That's not RF coupled!
Anybody can do that. Reminds me of the old Paxette
pre-super but more clumsey.
Javier


--- Andrew Nemeth <azn@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> On 27 Jun 2006, at 16:01, Bille Xavier F. wrote:
> 
> > In fact, you came right on the crucial point. How
> is it range coupled? 
> > A 250
> > Euros answer....
> 
> Make that $US 325 - now on "closeout" special for
> $US 250.
> 
> 
> > My wild guess is that the coupler is on the
> adaptor, a cam to match the
> > finder command. Then a graduation on the barrel of
> the adaptor gives 
> > the
> > distance.
> 
> If in doubt, see the Leica FAQ I maintain:
> 
> <http://nemeng.com/leica/017e.shtml>
> 
> The Cameraquest "focus coupled" lens mount adapter
> requires a two-step 
> process.  Focus using the rangefinder & adapter
> focus ring, then 
> transfer the distance setting by hand to the R lens.
> 
> <http://cameraquest.com/adaptslrRFM.htm>
> 
> Important caveat, it always brings up the 50mm
> framelines in the camera 
> viewfinder.
> 
> 
> Regds,
> 
> Andrew N.
> <http://nemeng.com>
> Blue Mountains Australia
> 
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