DNG
Film Friendly
Does the DR 50 work on the M5, or is the Closer focus interfere with the meter cell?
And, w/o the eyes, will the lens only focus to the standard 1m, and will not focus closer "Unless" you use the eyes?
Or should I consider the Non/DR 50 Cron based on the same formula?
And, w/o the eyes, will the lens only focus to the standard 1m, and will not focus closer "Unless" you use the eyes?
Or should I consider the Non/DR 50 Cron based on the same formula?
Vickko
Veteran
The eyes have a lug, that will prevent the eyes from engaging. You can remove the lug, if you want to use the DR in close range.
You must use the eyes, if you are to see what you are focusing on.
The lens will not damage the meter cell, as when you are focusing in the close range, the lens is move away from the cell.
....Vick
You must use the eyes, if you are to see what you are focusing on.
The lens will not damage the meter cell, as when you are focusing in the close range, the lens is move away from the cell.
....Vick
DNG
Film Friendly
The Lug near the round eye on the back?...
Yeah.. I see, that sits against the dip on the top plate on standard M bodies. OK...
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
That's right. The lug stabilizes the eyes by lodging against the top plate of an M3, M2, M4, M4P, MP. But the M6, M7, and the M5 are built a little higher and the lug clashes against the front surface. So you just unscrew it and put it in a safe place where it can be reclaimed by future generations that will, of course, be shooting film.
Vincenzo Maielli
Well-known
I own both the Leitz Summicron 50 DR and the Leica M5. In the normal focusing distances (from 1 meter to infinity) this combo work very well, the Summicron 50 DR is simply superb.
To work in the close focusing range (from 48 to 88 cm) the Leitz Summicron 50 DR request necessarily the proper goggle: is this goggle that is not compatible with the top cover of the Leica M5, but without the goggle, in the normal focusing range, the Summicron 50 DR is perfectly usable on the Leica M5.
Ciao,
Vincenzo
To work in the close focusing range (from 48 to 88 cm) the Leitz Summicron 50 DR request necessarily the proper goggle: is this goggle that is not compatible with the top cover of the Leica M5, but without the goggle, in the normal focusing range, the Summicron 50 DR is perfectly usable on the Leica M5.
Ciao,
Vincenzo
fadeawaybfa
Rookie
That's right. The lug stabilizes the eyes by lodging against the top plate of an M3, M2, M4, M4P, MP. But the M6, M7, and the M5 are built a little higher and the lug clashes against the front surface. So you just unscrew it and put it in a safe place where it can be reclaimed by future generations that will, of course, be shooting film.
My M6 don't needs to unscrew the lug
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
It works fine with the M6 (classic), not with the M6TTL. The TTL is 2mm higher, like the M7 is.
Beemermark
Veteran
My DR always worked fine on my M7. Didn't mess up the finish either.
venchka
Veteran
Remove the little stub thingie and all will be fine. Bigfoot loves the 50 DR Summicron with and without the Eyes. My best lens. Except for the flare. I know it will happen and I aim accordingly.
ps: The same lens and eyes worked flawlessly on Bubba now in the care of DNG.
DNG
Film Friendly
@venchka
@venchka
Bubba is doing fine... May not get the DR50, Just bought a Pany G1 and Oly 17mm Pancake....
Gets a few rolls a month. I have some slide film too. Bubba seems OK with eating Slide film too, no complaints.
@venchka
Bubba is doing fine... May not get the DR50, Just bought a Pany G1 and Oly 17mm Pancake....
Gets a few rolls a month. I have some slide film too. Bubba seems OK with eating Slide film too, no complaints.
venchka
Veteran
The M5 meter is the best for slide film.
rxmd
May contain traces of nut
You have to get used to it though. In the beginning I consistently underexposed because I wasn't used to the narrow metering patch and always compensated in my brain for nonexistent bright spots.
DNG
Film Friendly
That's what I was thinking. I tend have some high lights in the metered area so it will place them a tad darker. With my DSLR on spot metering, this method seems to be the best compromise. But, I haven't sent off the slide film yet... but, I think that will work OK.