ironringer Posted September 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 8, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Could collectors please explain the function of the curved metal bar on the front of the early Leica 1, I believe it is sometimes called a "hockey stick model"? The picture below shows my question marks. I don't understand what it does, and wonder why it is there, assuming there is some type of mount for the lens on the body. Perhaps a picture of the Leica 1 without a lens will reveal the metal bar's function. 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/233561-leica-1-explain-function-of-front-metal-bar/?do=findComment&comment=2665813'>More sharing options...
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harryzet Posted September 8, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 8, 2014 its the infinity lock. press the button on the lens, and you can turn the focus ring to a nearer distance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derleicaman Posted September 8, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 8, 2014 It is the infinity lock, but the button on these lenses is fixed unlike the interchangeable lens lenses. You actually push back on the "bar" and then turn the lens off of infinity to closer focusing distances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironringer Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you readers for your initial replies. Can you clarify where you "push back on the bar" to release the locking knob? It does not look like it moves in any direction, being held by screws into the body. A picture with the knob in a different position might let us see the operation. Of course I realize there are not too many of these old Leicas in our Forum community! And, if the lens is not removable, what is the purpose of an infinity lock button that (I assume) fits into a depression or cutaway on the metal bar? Is it simply to set the lens at infinity for a series of pictures? That would be an unusual function that may be unique among 35mm cameras; by that I mean the infinity lock button on screwmount lenses serves a physical purpose - to clamp the lens mount when putting on or unscrewing the lens from the body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted September 10, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 10, 2014 Explained with illustrations: https://www.cameraquest.com/leicaa.htm dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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