Leicaflex And Leicaflex Sl Guide

This book is used in conjunction with The Leica Pocket Book and Leica Price Guide and has been compiled from original Leitz sources. The book has two aims: the first is to act as the constant pocket companion for the Leica Collector in his travels; the second is to help Leica enthusiasts who want to study fascinating accessories in greater depth. It covers the whole period from 1924 to Spring 1996 and will enable the reader to place an individual accessory in its historical context with contemporary Leica models and lenses. Readers wishing to study Leica accessories further and looking for a more suitable bedside companion are referred to the author’s Leica Collectors Guide which also includes comprehensive accounts of Leitz enlargers, projectors and binoculars.

This book details the Leica R8 and its lenses and accessories, with guidance over handling and using this equipment. This manual will help both owners and prospective owners of an R8. Sections of lenses and their usage, as well as different drives and accessories with an extensive section on flash with the R8.

81/2 x 10Since publication this title has proved to be very popular for both the serious lens user wishing to understand more about his lenses, as well as the Leica enthusiast considering which lens would be suitable to add to his outfit.Do you know your "Coma from your Aberrations"? If "Yes," then part 2 of Erwin Puts' new book will be of considerable interest to you. Either way you may find this section easier to understand than you expect; the illustrations and diagrams do help.Part 1 goes into the optical history of E. Leitz, Wetzlar and the Leica Camera of Solms in detail with all the personalities involved. This section is well illustrated with some new pictures. The commercial demands are always battling with the perfectionists at Leica who created some of the world's most famous lenses.Part 2 is an optical digression explaining the lens and glass design features, problems and terms and the continual battle to ensure that Leica users end up with the highest possible standard of lens.Part 3 is the largest part of the book. Puts has tested Leica lenses from 1925 to date; each lens, in most cases with diagram, is detailed with its performances at the critical apertures.