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Subject: [OM] Re: which OM to 4/3 adapter???
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:26:18 -0400
Why can't you tell which AF point is in focus?  I only use the center 
point anyhow.

Chuck Norcutt

Piers Hemy wrote:
> Scott has already answered as well as I could have done on the adapter,
> Mike.  
> 
> As far as the IS goes, 135mm is 135mm, set the E-510 to the actual focal
> length of the lens. 
> 
> And as regards the focus confirmation chip, I wouldn't bother, prtly because
> of the new firmware, as you say, and also because there is no way to tell
> which AF point is in focus!  Sure, you could inspect the viewfinder image -
> but if you can do that, you can focus manually anyway, a whole lot quicker!
> Also keep in mind that both flavours of chip (Russian and Chinese) take up
> space in the lens throat, and lenses with projections into the lens throat -
> either glass, or horns to protect the rear element - may be unusable.
> 
> 
> --
> Piers 

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