Thanks Jim.
I'm having great fun learning how to use my old OM Zuikos on the E-1...
just wondered about the RF stuff. That clears it up. (*Sigh* - So many
things to learn.)
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Rick,
>
> I think that adapter is only useful on Micro 4/3 cameras. With the E-1,
> the
> registration distance is too great to allow rangefinder lenses to be
> adapted. Leica-R lenses, which I use with the E-1, were built for a
> thicker
> body, and they will work fine with an adapter, as will most SLR lenses.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Beckrich" <ribec@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympu Users List" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 9:50 AM
> Subject: [OM] E-1 adapter question
>
>
> > I'd love to compare the results of some of my LTM rangefinder lenses
> using
> > my E-1.
> >
> > Instant answers, right?
> >
> > I see this adapter offered on Amazon... will it work on the E-1?
> >
> > Or is there a better choice?
> >
> > Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Leica M39 (39mm x1 thread screw mount) lens
> > to MFT Micro 4/3 four thirds cameras, Olympus Pen E-PL1, E-P2, E-P1,
> > E-PL2, Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, G2, GH2, GF1, GH1 G10
> >
> http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-cameras-Olympus-Panasonic/dp/B003Y2XN96/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333550297&sr=1-1
> > Buy new
> >
> http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-cameras-Olympus-Panasonic/dp/B003Y2XN96/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333550297&sr=1-1:
> > $69.95 $19.95
> >
> > Puzzled Rick
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