JeTexas Posted December 2, 2010 Share #21  Posted December 2, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm a little uneasy about using the Nikon barrel (UR-E8) as a prototype. I have one and when I go to attach it to the camera mount it only threads on for about 1/4 turn, which to my mind is not good enough. I haven't been able to spot any jimmied threads on either the barrel or the camera mount, but I am really inclined to think that the threads are not a perfect match but there is just enough engagement to make what appears to be a tight fit without a full engagement of the entirety of the thread. Comments, please.  I get about 450-degrees of rotation on mine before it's snug - more than enough to be secure, yet quick to get on and off. The threads seem to match up fine, but there's a lip inside that I think bottoms it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 2, 2010 Posted December 2, 2010 Hi JeTexas, Take a look here X-1 lens hood from SK Grimes. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Sausalito Posted December 2, 2010 Share #22  Posted December 2, 2010 Note to all that I will be sending off my X1 to SK Grimes in the next day or two so that they can make the necessary measurements and make me a 2-part lens hood / filter holder.  He emailed me again today and said someone (must be you... many thanks) would be bringing in a camera for fitting.  Once he completes yours, he said he will post on their web site a way to order them  thanks for your effort to bring in a camera  tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted December 4, 2010 Share #23 Â Posted December 4, 2010 I really hope he does an ADAPTER - HOOD/FILTER method rather than just a single piece. Â If he did, would something like this work on the X1 with the adapter? Â Bokeh Masters Kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucek Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share #24  Posted December 4, 2010 I really hope he does an ADAPTER - HOOD/FILTER method rather than just a single piece.  If he did, would something like this work on the X1 with the adapter?  Bokeh Masters Kit  I'm having them make a 2-piece adapter. Hard to tell if the Bokeh Masters Kit would work or not. I can't tell from the web site what the minimum diameter of the lens (or whatever) has to be. I'm trying to have a final 52mm filter thread but you may be able to have them make a larger one if you wish. Ask them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted December 4, 2010 Share #25 Â Posted December 4, 2010 I'm having them make a 2-piece adapter. Hard to tell if the Bokeh Masters Kit would work or not. I can't tell from the web site what the minimum diameter of the lens (or whatever) has to be. I'm trying to have a final 52mm filter thread but you may be able to have them make a larger one if you wish. Ask them... Â Whats their website? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausalito Posted December 4, 2010 Share #26 Â Posted December 4, 2010 Whats their website? Â S.K. Grimes Services for Large Format Photographers, CNC Photographer's Machinist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted December 4, 2010 Share #27 Â Posted December 4, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks! Â The bokeh masters people replied- they said their kit works on thread sizes "up to 62mm." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fung1006 Posted December 5, 2010 Share #28 Â Posted December 5, 2010 Note to all that I will be sending off my X1 to SK Grimes in the next day or two so that they can make the necessary measurements and make me a 2-part lens hood / filter holder. Â thanks for your effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted December 5, 2010 Share #29 Â Posted December 5, 2010 I just finished machining and painting 3 of these. However, I'm not liking the flat black, so they'll get a repaint with gloss this week before I add the 52mm threading. Â I made these as a test, but my grinding, machining, and painting aren't up to the level of what I feel is professional enough to charge for, so if anyone wants one, I'll sell them at cost for $50 plus shipping. They will have square hoods that will fit the 52mm threading included, but I'm still waiting for those to show up from China. Â Leica X1 Adapter Tube by ffacker, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted December 5, 2010 Share #30 Â Posted December 5, 2010 $2000 glorified P&S and Leica does not offer a lens shade for it. The target market is clearly not photograpgers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 5, 2010 Share #31 Â Posted December 5, 2010 Hopefully Leica are watching Fuji closely and the next X will have a proper lens with a filter thread! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted December 6, 2010 Share #32  Posted December 6, 2010 I just finished machining and painting 3 of these. However, I'm not liking the flat black, so they'll get a repaint with gloss this week before I add the 52mm threading. I made these as a test, but my grinding, machining, and painting aren't up to the level of what I feel is professional enough to charge for, so if anyone wants one, I'll sell them at cost for $50 plus shipping. They will have square hoods that will fit the 52mm threading included, but I'm still waiting for those to show up from China.  Leica X1 Adapter Tube by ffacker, on Flickr  Do the threads lock properly and have enough room for filters? If so, send me a paypal addy after your repaint..and I appreciate your work. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fung1006 Posted December 7, 2010 Share #33  Posted December 7, 2010 I just finished machining and painting 3 of these. However, I'm not liking the flat black, so they'll get a repaint with gloss this week before I add the 52mm threading. I made these as a test, but my grinding, machining, and painting aren't up to the level of what I feel is professional enough to charge for, so if anyone wants one, I'll sell them at cost for $50 plus shipping. They will have square hoods that will fit the 52mm threading included, but I'm still waiting for those to show up from China.  Leica X1 Adapter Tube by ffacker, on Flickr   Please send me paypal addy when the hood is available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MartinMann Posted December 7, 2010 Share #34  Posted December 7, 2010 Maybe intresting for those of you who are living in Europe.  Adapter  Like this guy ( http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/forum-zur-leica-x1/123792-leica-x1-filter-adapter-gegenlichtblende-2.html#post1539420 )  tells us in the german forum, fits one side the x1 and the other side has 52mm for filters.  I ordered one yesterday and I am hoping it will be delivered this week, then I can tell you exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted December 7, 2010 Share #35  Posted December 7, 2010 If the Nikon 8400 adapter tube fits, here is one made by Bower:  Camerafilters.com - Detail  Rocky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted December 7, 2010 Share #36  Posted December 7, 2010 If the Nikon 8400 adapter tube fits, here is one made by Bower: Camerafilters.com - Detail  Rocky  Whoooa! Cheap too! Anyone know of lens hood options that would fit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted December 7, 2010 Share #37 Â Posted December 7, 2010 Whoooa! Cheap too! Anyone know of lens hood options that would fit? Â Anything with a 52mm thread. Search square lens hood 52mm on eBay. Or if you want a round M-style vented hood you'll have to order a 49mm one and then a 52-49mm step-down ring. Â The question is, how tall is this adapter tube? If it's much longer than the extended lens, you start getting vignetting when you add lens hoods and filters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted December 7, 2010 Share #38 Â Posted December 7, 2010 Exactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MartinMann Posted December 7, 2010 Share #39 Â Posted December 7, 2010 Only if it's larger than 5,5cm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted December 7, 2010 Share #40 Â Posted December 7, 2010 I just secured an older 135mm M lens via eBay, so if anyone is interested in an actual "Leica" macro converter for one of these adapters, let me know. I should be able to put one together with 52mm threading for about $200. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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