> > On Fri, 05 October 2001, eyman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Hello. I'm new here and I don't know if I'm doing this right, but
> > > let's
> try anyway.
> > > My question is:
> > > are c-mount oly lenses of any use on om cameras [42/1.2 in
> > > particular]?
Only for closeups, if you have the proper converter. This converter
goes the other way.
> If so, is there a simple way of converting the mount - like unscrewing
> the c plate and replacing it with an om one from a beat up zuiko? > >
The film to flange distance is different. C is much less than OM.
> All the best to all, Maciek Eyman > > -- > > > > Zagraj z finalistkami
> > > Miss Polonia [ http://miss.onet.pl/start.html ] > > You might want
> to check this out: > >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1281507842 > >
This allows you to use an OM lens on an C-mount movie or video
camera.
Tom
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