Looks pretty cool!
Chuck Norcutt
usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> It's been a l-o-n-g time coming, but I finally have a Mamiya flavor
> Mirex Tilt-shift adapter for OM. Also have a Mamiya to Zuiko adapter
> so I can use any OM lens (no longer infinity focus though of course) on
> the front of the adapter. I believe it is thus far the only one made
> thus far by Mirex.
>
> It was a long saga with help from several list members along the way.
> The adapter allows for 10 deg of tilt and can be shifted but only
> perpendicular to the tilt. The front of the adapter can be rotated in
> 15 deg intervals so the tilt can become a swing. It is quite small and
> nicely engineered. I did not think any type of bellows would travel
> easily.
> Mirex does have T-mount adapters with a Hassey front. The latter
> lenses are larger, heavier and mucho dinero.
> It is a major treat to have infinity focus with my one 55mm Mamiya
> (thus far) and the Zuiko macro lenses seem to enjoy being tilted with
> no signs of vignetting --yet. Perhaps Dr. Diffraction can partially be
> defeated.
>
> Markus Michelberger at Mirex was kind enough not to give up on this
> project. I was resigned to an M42 or Canyon version but they
> engineered a slick internal release mechanism for the bayonet. You
> have to reach inside the adapter to lift up the latch. It seems fussy
> at first but it is secure and works well. After doing it a half dozen
> times is becomes easy. I had mentioned the screw slots on the mount
> might shear off the little gizmo on a 4T. The screw slots are slightly
> recessed and they included a foil ring with adhesive on one side and a
> teflonized coating on the other. The registration distance seems
> perfect. They did not quite understand the aperture coupling tab
> issue. It still would work on auto for OTF metering.
> There was a bit of a language barrier as well. I had to pay a bit of a
> premium for the extra fabrication of the whole adapter. They offered
> me a complete refund after I received it if not satisfied. I thought
> about adding the tab, but I had to send some things to John and sent
> this along. He did a beautiful job. As far as I can tell the adapter
> is perfect. (very Zuikoish, well engineered, compact))Thanks, John.
>
> Thanks to Moose and Jeff for helping me understand the aperture tab
> and how this works as well as suggestions and encouragement.
> If you would wish to consider one (perhaps they can do 3T gray? ;-))
> contact Mr. Michelberger at:
>
> info at mirex-adapter.de
>
> Be sure to point out the aperture tab --perhaps send the image.
>
> http://www.zoto.com/gordon9213/albums/19148/
>
>
>
>
> Yes, that is the zuiko 135 macro on the end of the Mirex adapter. It
> is obviously staged by the lavender as the working distance is much
> longer.
>
> A Tilted Mike
>
>
>
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