harryzet Posted March 26, 2017 Share #201 Posted March 26, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) the rig was an answer to a question nobody asked Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 Hi harryzet, Take a look here I love my Leicaflex!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Geschlecht Posted March 27, 2017 Share #202 Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) the rig was an answer to a question nobody asked Hello Harryzet, Unless you were asking for the ability to increase the effective speed of the motor in your Leicaflex SL or Leicaflex SL2. Please re-read my Post #198, just above. Best Regards, Michael Edited March 27, 2017 by Michael Geschlecht Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted March 27, 2017 Share #203 Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) ... 60 or 100 macro R is the best Henry Agree, I am a sucker for the 135 - always wanted a APO 180 but never get one for a affordable price. Edited March 27, 2017 by SilentShutter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted March 27, 2017 Share #204 Posted March 27, 2017 sorting through some old files. This is a scan of a print. Monroe St Bridge by Rob F, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 27, 2017 Share #205 Posted March 27, 2017 sorting through some old files. This is a scan of a print. Post in the "I like Film" thread as well Rob. Gary 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a911s Posted April 12, 2017 Share #206 Posted April 12, 2017 Here https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1948817_leica-leica-r-tandem-coupling-device-14185 it's described as a "rare device for two SL (SL2) MOT cameras for simultaneous use with motor drive..." Simultaneous use with motor drive? If that's not a use for stereo photography; then I don't know what is. I have no idea why anyone would want such a device if it's not going to be used for stereo photography. Could you please explain why else would anyone would want to be shooting off two cameras at the same time. Thanks Here's the official answer. Leitz Wetzlar's explanation as found in the SL MOT with motor factory working sheet from May 1971. The SLMOT tandem device 14185 was never meant for stereo work, it was for "series exposures". Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3253614'>More sharing options...
thebarnman Posted April 14, 2017 Share #207 Posted April 14, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have to admit it's interesting. Even though these uses were already explained; it's very interesting to read the possible uses from Leica itself. I don't know how fast a motor drive is for the R9, but I would think with today's equipment; one might get close to the 6-7 frames per second with one Leica film camera. Several things that could not be done with one camera though is like they say; B&W then color (at least not quickly,) and different focal lengths...(again not quickly.) One time I was at the end of a roll of B&W film, changed to color film and shot the same image again. Those two shots are in a series one after the other in one of my slide presentations...both are interesting. And of course it can also be used for hyperstereo images, but I'm sure no one has ever done that. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilert anders Posted June 26, 2017 Share #208 Posted June 26, 2017 I still have and love my original Leicaflex Mark II that I bought in 1966 (actually a Leitz provided replacement for a Mark 1 that locked up on me!) with the 50 Summicron and 90mm f2.8 Elmarit R lenses. I had ordered a 35mm f2.8, but at the suggestion of my wife canceled the order for a Minolta super 8 movie camera to cover the birth and young life of our first daughter. This camera has the best ergonomics of any camera I have ever held, and the image viewing through the aerial viewfinder is spectacular. The view looks like there is nothing between you and the scene being photographed. No other Leicaflex and Leica R, or other brand SLRs can compare. This comes at a price though. You can not check depth of field, focus outside of the central image focusing circle, or use with slow lenses. And the lenses are superb. My only problems with the camera is that the shutter brake malfunctioned once, which resulted in shutter bounce that produced over exposure on one edge. A trip to Wetzlar solved that problem. The other problem was occasional film curvature with fine grained films such as Kodak High Contrast Copy film and VTE Pan film. This problem was resolved in the Leicaflex SL with a roller that flattened the film before the film gate. This camera with Kodachrome II was spectacular! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 26, 2017 Share #209 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) "My only problems with the camera is that the shutter brake malfunctioned once, which resulted in shutter bounce that produced over exposure on one edge. A trip to Wetzlar solved that problem." Eilert , I did it recently in Wetzlar and it's fine now .Leica still have spare parts after 47 years ! They also set the lightmeter electronics for new battery V625U 1.5V "The other problem was occasional film curvature with fine grained films such as Kodak High Contrast Copy film and VTE Pan film. This problem was resolved in the Leicaflex SL with a roller that flattened the film before the film gate". It depends on film when it's too thin.The camera is not involvedI have the same thing with some film brands on my MP. Kodak TX is fine , a little curved The manner of drying the film after development is also important. Dry straight to the air, with ballast down. That's what I do. In the enlarger film is automatically flat when I work with the enlarger ! The large lens of the condenser flattened the film ! I agree with you , Leicaflex SL is the best of SLR ! Viewfinder is clear , we have a luminous view and it is optically entirely mechanical, not electronic (with a small LCD screen) I agree , Leicaflex reproduces color perfectly specially with Kodachrome Best Henry Edited June 26, 2017 by Doc Henry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 26, 2017 Share #210 Posted June 26, 2017 For Eilert Kodachrome 64-Leicaflex SL (1969)-Summicron 50 (1969) Nikon Coolscan 5000 Calais Cliff Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3302980'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 27, 2017 Share #211 Posted June 27, 2017 Hello Doc, I can be corrected, Eilert Anders talked about his original Leicaflex that is older than your Leicaflex SL . Not the same finder and meter cell is external (not spot ). Kodachrome II ( 25 ASA spectacular film, best of all Kodachrome after with color palette of it's own and very contrasty ), was replaced by Kodachrome 25 that has another color palette than Kodachrome 64. Arnaud 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share #212 Posted August 6, 2017 My new baby (1966 Leicaflex Mk2 / 1969 Summicron R) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3331660'>More sharing options...
Hugh 38 Posted August 7, 2017 Share #213 Posted August 7, 2017 My new baby (1966 Leicaflex Mk2 / 1969 Summicron R) That looks like it is in excellent condition. An inspiration to take out and take pictures with . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share #214 Posted August 7, 2017 That looks like it is in excellent condition. An inspiration to take out and take pictures with . $150 @ B&H. I took it out for some test shots (a boring roll of Kodak 400 works great). The meter on it is exactly ONE stop off from my Nikon F3 (reference meter). I need to set it to one stop higher ISO. (ie: if i shoot 400, i need to set it to 800). Shutter is dead on and doesn't stick. Meter is dead on. MLU works. It is quickly becoming my favorite Leica. One quirk: Someone replaced the aluminum rewind shaft with a brass one. I like it though, adds heft and whoever made it did a very nice job. It's making me yearn for a MK1 from the 108xxxx range now. If the Mk2 is this solid, I can ONLY imagine what the Mk1 - pre cost-cuts - must be like in terms of in-hand quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share #215 Posted December 30, 2017 Leicaflex has a nice new elmarit by ganzology, on Flickr Leicaflex has a nice new elmarit by ganzology, on Flickr When you have arguably the least loved Leica in Leicaland, and you buy it a nice shiny new lens for it... a lens you left behind @ B&H because you couldn't afford it at the time you bought the Leicaflex.... that's LOVING the Leicaflex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogfilms Posted January 7, 2018 Share #216 Posted January 7, 2018 Hello lovely... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share #217 Posted January 7, 2018 I never thought that this thread, which I initially set up as a spot to celebrate one of Leica's most maligned products, would grow like this! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogfilms Posted January 8, 2018 Share #218 Posted January 8, 2018 ganzosrevenge, well its hard to ignore these beauties... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogfilms Posted January 8, 2018 Share #219 Posted January 8, 2018 And not to mention how they feel in the hand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share #220 Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) A beauty shot Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 1, 2018 by ganzosrevenge 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3453148'>More sharing options...
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