[LRFlex] Fotodiox adapter question...
- From: David Young <dnr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:32:46 -0800
All:
I purchased a fotodiox Leica-R to EOS adapter, for use on the Canon 20D
that I see in my future.
Today I took it to my local shop, and asked to try it on their 20D. It
worked fine, and the combo seems good. However, the lens wobbles in the
mount. The problem is the Leica lens to Fotodiox adapter part. There is no
problem with the adapter to Canon body fit.
Close examination of the adapter reveals that rather than using springs to
keep the lens fitting tight, the Fotodiox adapter has slits cut in the
actual flanges and they appear to be spread apart by a small wedge, to
adjust the fit. It would seem that inserting a slot-blade screwdriver into
the slits and then gently "thumping" it, would widen the gap and make the
lens fit tighter.
So, my questions are:
1) has anybody had this problem, and if so, am I on the right track? Has
anybody successfully made such an adjustment?
2) do other brands of adapters (Novoflex, Cameraquest, etc.,) use the same
system, or do they have actual springs to ensure tight fit?
I'm pretty sure that a slight adjustment would work, but I'd like to hear
other peoples experiences before I start "thumping" on it!
Thanks.
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