M240 with Visoflex III (the real Visoflex)

[CameraQuest]

With the new digital M240 Visoflex getting so much attention, I wondered if the older Visoflex system would work on the M240 aka M10 as well. The answer is yes for those who like the nerdy complicated adapter / accessory world of the long discontinued Visoflex film system.

Without coding the Visoflex it will bring up the M lens menu choices with the newly updated M240 software. I would think coding the Visoflex for the R system will give you the R lens choices.

Hmm, I suspect the Visoflex system will likely take off in value considering how inexpensive its been selling for. Either way, its nice to have a choice of digital or ground glass Visoflex.

OK, so its not quite as convenient as the digital Visoflex, but it is SO much more interesting with real ground glass focusing!

M240 shown with Visoflex III, Thumbs Up, rare 180/2.8 Tele-Elmarit and 65/3.5 Macro lenses in Visoflex mount.

 

[jarski]

informative post 🙂 am wondering, is it safe to use Thumbs Up in this kind of setup. weight of M + Viso + SLR size lens might be too much?

about Viso's value. live view already extends M lens choices a lot, although OVF is a must for some. am skeptical prices go one way or another.

 

[Pioneer]

If I remember right the M9 worked with the Visoflex right off the bat. Is Leica beginning to forget its past as it rushes into the future?

Ah well. I guess it is nice that they came back and fixed things.

 

[CameraQuest]

informative post 🙂 am wondering, is it safe to use Thumbs Up in this kind of setup. weight of M + Viso + SLR size lens might be too much?

about Viso's value. live view already extends M lens choices a lot, although OVF is a must for some. am skeptical prices go one way or another.

I support the Viso III with my left hand, holding the camera and thumbs up in my right. I need to adjust the long pull of the Viso release lever, but at least the mirror going upward and shutter release happen close to the same time.

Stephen

 

[Ben Z]

The thing about the Visoflex is that standard M and R lenses won't focus to infinity. Much as I'm not a fan of the EVF, it is much more versatile than the Visoflex (of which I own 3, so hoping predictions of an upsurgevin value come true).

 

[jaapv]

I have used the Visoflex 3 extensively - and with excellent result!-_but one should be aware of the drawbacks - its main problem is shutter lag. It causes one to miss shots, have camera or subject out of focus and causes severe lens droop with heavy lenses.
Like Ben, I find the EVF a vast improvement, and it allows the use of the superior R lenses.

 

[CameraQuest]

I have used the Visoflex 3 extensively - and with excellent result!-_but one should be aware of the drawbacks - its main problem is shutter lag. It causes one to miss shots, have camera or subject out of focus and causes severe lens droop with heavy lenses.
Like Ben, I find the EVF a vast improvement, and it allows the use of the superior R lenses.

true enough, but not every M owner has, or wants, a M240.

On the other hand, the classic Visoflex system is adaptable to practically all the M mount cameras, film or digital.

A multi purpose tool has its place. The digital Visoflex only works on the M240.

Best,
Stephen