On 6/19/2016 2:34 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
What does the R stand for. I can see that the adapter for the lens is labeled L(R). Does the R series have a unique
mount?
Yes indeedy, it's an SLR, hence the "R" for reflex, and needed a longer register distance to clear the mirror box. (And
otherwise, it couldn't be adapted to a 4/3 camera.)
Whole 'nother thing from the classic Leica rangefinders.
<http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/LeicaR.html>
Reflexive Moose
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