Pecole Posted January 24, 2011 Share #21 Posted January 24, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since there is often mention of Benser in this thread, here a small anecdote about Walther Benser and his lenses holder base. We met several times at Leica Historica meetings in Burg Staufenberg, and on April 27, 1991, I had a duplicate chrome Benser base for exchange. When he saw it, he asked me if he could buy it, because he had long lost his last one. I agreed, of course, and he was so happy that he offered me a dedicated copy of his book "Mein Leben mit der Leica". On that occasion, I also asked him why there was no mention in this book, of his role in the "invention" and development of the 12/12,5 cm Hektor from the projection lens. "I just forgot to quote the fact" was his answer, but he nevertheless confirmed the story as it is known. 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! 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/142336-leitzleica-m-promo-ad/?do=findComment&comment=1567332'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Hi Pecole, Take a look here Leitz/Leica M promo ad .... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jc_braconi Posted January 24, 2011 Share #22 Posted January 24, 2011 The extension ring as you see on the pict has the same dimensions as the TXBOO but with M mount, male/female, on both sides so using an OUBIO and a Telyt 4/200 (+ a TEWE 35/200 viewfinder in the body accessory shoe) you can use your M without a VISOFLEX (guessing about the focus !) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiba Posted January 24, 2011 Share #23 Posted January 24, 2011 That was quite a clever invention from Benser and I have the third one on your pic JC, with the deeper tubes. As this "tool" wrecks my bottom plate of my M2 by applying scratches, I have stopped using it, although I very often miss it. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 24, 2011 Share #24 Posted January 24, 2011 As this "tool" wrecks my bottom plate of my M2 by applying scratches, I have stopped using it, although I very often miss it.Michael Michael the third one on the pict, at least this one, must be used in place of the bottom plate, it has the closing device as an M4. 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! 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/142336-leitzleica-m-promo-ad/?do=findComment&comment=1567930'>More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 24, 2011 Share #25 Posted January 24, 2011 a Leica ad with the famous Photographer William Klein holding a M6 with an older Elmarit 28mm (second version ?) .....regards, Jan Must be! the 1st version hide the cell. second version works fine also on the M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share #26 Posted January 24, 2011 #24 ...... great!! Thanks JC ! regards, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiba Posted January 24, 2011 Share #27 Posted January 24, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Michael the third one on the pict, at least this one, must be used in place of the bottom plate, it has the closing device as an M4. Ups, I got mixed up there JC. I meant the third one counting from top to bottom. It looked like that the last one seemed to have deeper tubes than the second (black) one. So now I would like to have this one figured, that is the right design saving my bottom plate. But as Jan wrote, never seen that one before either, so it will be very unlikely to ever find it Thanks for the great pics. Kind regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted January 26, 2011 Share #28 Posted January 26, 2011 Ups, I got mixed up there JC. I meant the third one counting from top to bottom. It looked like that the last one seemed to have deeper tubes than the second (black) one. So now I would like to have this one figured, that is the right design saving my bottom plate. But as Jan wrote, never seen that one before either, so it will be very unlikely to ever find it Thanks for the great pics. Kind regards, Michael I also was unaware of the existence of the Benser base plate version 3, and I have used the "normal" black version - illustrated hereunder - on an Anniversary M4. 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! 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/142336-leitzleica-m-promo-ad/?do=findComment&comment=1570200'>More sharing options...
samiba Posted January 26, 2011 Share #29 Posted January 26, 2011 I also was unaware of the existence of the Benser base plate version 3, and I have used the "normal" black version - illustrated hereunder - on an Anniversary M4. Have you found a way of avoiding scratches to the M4 baseplate when using the Benser adapter? BTW a beautiful M4 you have! Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted January 27, 2011 Share #30 Posted January 27, 2011 Have you found a way of avoiding scratches to the M4 baseplate when using the Benser adapter?BTW a beautiful M4 you have! Michael Yes indeed, Michael : just put and cement (with detachable cement) two small patches of thin velvet or velvet-like tissue on the inner part of your Benser plate. As for the sides of the M4's base plate, I used strips of the auto-adhesive material that often protects new surfaces (it has to be replaced from time to time). Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted January 27, 2011 Share #31 Posted January 27, 2011 Have you found a way of avoiding scratches to the M4 baseplate when using the Benser adapter?BTW a beautiful M4 you have! Michael If you find the M4 nice, you may be interested in knowing it is also quite special. As you can see on the pix attached, the special number is marked with an asterisk. The explanation : the M4 is a special order by a good friend of Leitz (Rolf Fricke) who ordered it after the anniversary production was complete and the special number 003A had already been allocated. I traded this wonderful M4 against one of my "Italian" IIIb. 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! 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/142336-leitzleica-m-promo-ad/?do=findComment&comment=1570898'>More sharing options...
samiba Posted January 27, 2011 Share #32 Posted January 27, 2011 If you find the M4 nice, you may be interested in knowing it is also quite special. As you can see on the pix attached, the special number is marked with an asterisk. The explanation : the M4 is a special order by a good friend of Leitz (Rolf Fricke) who ordered it after the anniversary production was complete and the special number 003A had already been allocated. I traded this wonderful M4 against one of my "Italian" IIIb. What a beautiful camera and interesting story behind it. Thanks for sharing! Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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