Jan W. Tromp Posted March 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got myself a set with a televit and the telyt 400 and 560, both 5.6. The filters (series 7) are inserted in the Televit (never seen that before). It seems impossible to put protection filters on the two lenses (they both are placed on the Televit. I have found a drawing of the Televit but not a manual (anleitung). Is there someone that can help me understanding the Televit better? The lenses are much better than I expected with good contrast and sharp (one must use a tripod) Thx, Jan Tromp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luigi bertolotti Posted March 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2013 The Televit had its own manual, and some reprints can be found from some specialized dealers (example Leo's Camera Supply ) : basically, is a 3-parts system : the pistol grip with focusing knob (and a pushbotton which serves to release the focusing knob : in much used items the friction mechanism can be worn and doesn't act anymore - not a big problem) , the intermediate diaphragm unit, with f/stop presetting facility, and the lenshead(s) 400 and 560. It was made for both Leica M, with Visoflex II/III and for Leicaflex : only the first component is different (and , one could anyway use the Visoflex version on a Leicaflex, with the interposition of an adapter ring M female - R male bayonets). In theory the Televit was engineered to use those long lenses NOT on tripod : Leitz did provide also a shoulder support, to be inserted into the Televit (there is a slot in the back of the first element) , which was very well made - adjustable to adapt to your arm's length : it had various modifications / versions during its production life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2013 ,,, and, yes, filters can be mounted only into the slot of the focusing unit... there is no thread in the front ring... but they provided a cap to protect the front lens (and, also a "back cap" when the lens unit is dismounted from the Televit unit) The two knobs at the left of the focusing unit have the function to preset two focus distances, so that one could skip quickly from one to the other... a feature useful expecially for sports photogs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 20, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 20, 2013 Illustrations : Objectif Leica pour Visoflex - Telyt 400 mm et 560 mm f/5,6 (1966-1971) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan W. Tromp Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks for this helpfull information. I have the shoulder support and tried the lenses without tripod but that's difficult (for me:-) It seems I'm not strong enough :-). I have the Visoflex 3 with two viewers. One horizontal and one vertical, the latter being nice when using the tripod. The photo's do show the set very nice. I do have caps for the lenses and was trying to find protection filtes. Now I learned there are none. Thank you all again for this help. I have the lenses with my Monichrom and the b/w seems to go very well with these old lenses. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan W. Tromp Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted March 20, 2013 I have to thank Erich Feller (member) who was so very kind to mail me a copy of the original manual (Anleitung). It shows there are a lot of nice people amongst the Leica users...! Jan Tromp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 20, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for this helpfull information. I have the shoulder support and tried the lenses without tripod but that's difficult (for me:-) It seems I'm not strong enough :-). I have the Visoflex 3 with two viewers. One horizontal and one vertical, the latter being nice when using the tripod. The photo's do show the set very nice. I do have caps for the lenses and was trying to find protection filtes. Now I learned there are none. Thank you all again for this help. I have the lenses with my Monichrom and the b/w seems to go very well with these old lenses. Jan Try with a M8 or M9 at 640 ASA 1/4000... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan W. Tromp Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted March 20, 2013 Try with a M8 or M9 at 640 ASA 1/4000... Can't as besides my Monochrom I only have a M4 and M6, so I should try film but I closed my darkroom years ago...:-) Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 20, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 20, 2013 I see I have to scan the manual and put a PDF online... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/52052124/Televit%20Manual.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 20, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 20, 2013 The Televit had its own manual, and some reprints can be found from some specialized dealers (example Leo's Camera Supply ) : basically, is a 3-parts system : the pistol grip with focusing knob (and a pushbotton which serves to release the focusing knob : in much used items the friction mechanism can be worn and doesn't act anymore - not a big problem) , the intermediate diaphragm unit, with f/stop presetting facility, and the lenshead(s) 400 and 560. It was made for both Leica M, with Visoflex II/III and for Leicaflex : only the first component is different (and , one could anyway use the Visoflex version on a Leicaflex, with the interposition of an adapter ring M female - R male bayonets). In theory the Televit was engineered to use those long lenses NOT on tripod : Leitz did provide also a shoulder support, to be inserted into the Televit (there is a slot in the back of the first element) , which was very well made - adjustable to adapt to your arm's length : it had various modifications / versions during its production life. The later version has the shoulder stock screwed to the bottom of the grip; a much better engineered construction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 21, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 21, 2013 The later version has the shoulder stock screwed to the bottom of the grip; a much better engineered construction. Right... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 21, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 21, 2013 There are some shoulder stocks 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/200899-televit-and-filters/?do=findComment&comment=2277800'>More sharing options...
Jan W. Tromp Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 21, 2013 In the manual the leather strap (tragriemen, part 14130) is shown. Must be the same as on the photo. To me it still seems suitable only to the young and strong:-) I'm retired.... Thx. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan W. Tromp Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted March 21, 2013 I see I have to scan the manual and put a PDF online... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/52052124/Televit%20Manual.pdf Hi Jaap that's very nice of you too! (ik had het al gekregen maar dank is op z'n plaats!!) Jan Tromp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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