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Re: [OM] M42 to OM 4/3 Adapters Revisited Again

Subject: Re: [OM] M42 to OM 4/3 Adapters Revisited Again
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:58:38 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
> > ... Also, the threaded portion is attached to the bayonet
> > portion with three set screws, so you can adjust the lens 
> > position when it is mounted on the camera. The two parts
> > fit together snugly with virtually no play. 
>
> BTW the thread orientation of M42* mounts is fixed. There's
> no need for provision to adjust anything to get the distance 
> index at the top on a properly made adapter.
>

     They should be, but that first one I got a year or so ago left the lens 
cocked by about 45 degrees.  The way this one is made gives me the opportunity 
to add a ring that will press the aperture rod down.

Chris
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