Barlow Subscriber Joined Jul 13, 2015 Messages 409 Location New York Format 8x10 Format Oct 20, 2019 #1 Is it a lens board for an enlarger, an adapter for a microscope, or perhaps a reflex adapter of some sort?
Is it a lens board for an enlarger, an adapter for a microscope, or perhaps a reflex adapter of some sort?
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Oct 20, 2019 #2 My first thought was a camera adaper to a photomicroscope housing. But I do not recognize any camera mount in that bayonet. Thus I rather think it is some "internal" mount.
My first thought was a camera adaper to a photomicroscope housing. But I do not recognize any camera mount in that bayonet. Thus I rather think it is some "internal" mount.
Arklatexian Member Joined Jul 28, 2014 Messages 1,777 Location Shreveport, Format Multi Format Oct 21, 2019 #3 Barlow said: Is it a lens board for an enlarger, an adapter for a microscope, or perhaps a reflex adapter of some sort? View attachment 233220 View attachment 233221 View attachment 233222 View attachment 233224 Click to expand... It looks as if it might be designed to fit on the front of a lens for what reason, I do not know............Regards!
Barlow said: Is it a lens board for an enlarger, an adapter for a microscope, or perhaps a reflex adapter of some sort? View attachment 233220 View attachment 233221 View attachment 233222 View attachment 233224 Click to expand... It looks as if it might be designed to fit on the front of a lens for what reason, I do not know............Regards!
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Oct 21, 2019 #4 In such cases I tend to say to the clueless dealer : "I'll tell you what it is and you give it me for half your price".... (But as indicated, I am clueless beyond what I said above, would have to try to find info on the net and am not interested anyway.)
In such cases I tend to say to the clueless dealer : "I'll tell you what it is and you give it me for half your price".... (But as indicated, I am clueless beyond what I said above, would have to try to find info on the net and am not interested anyway.)
OP OP Barlow Subscriber Joined Jul 13, 2015 Messages 409 Location New York Format 8x10 Format Oct 21, 2019 #5 I found some pictures of Leica lens hoods that seem to have the same 42mm bayonet mount:
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Oct 21, 2019 #6 Your hint at a lens made me realize that the flat piece looks like the base of a bellows.
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Oct 21, 2019 #7 And here is your thingy, on the right: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ChgAAOSwLh5dJ4RZ/s-l1600.jpg Part of the scale setting front bellows at a slide duplicator !
And here is your thingy, on the right: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ChgAAOSwLh5dJ4RZ/s-l1600.jpg Part of the scale setting front bellows at a slide duplicator !
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Oct 21, 2019 #8 Maybe one day I should start looking into Leicas... to not again show such ignorance on spring-loaded mounts.
Maybe one day I should start looking into Leicas... to not again show such ignorance on spring-loaded mounts.
OP OP Barlow Subscriber Joined Jul 13, 2015 Messages 409 Location New York Format 8x10 Format Oct 21, 2019 #9 AgX said: Your hint at a lens made me realize that the flat piece looks like the base of a bellows. Click to expand... You're right, that's it: it's part of a Leica bellows. Thanks for solving the mystery.
AgX said: Your hint at a lens made me realize that the flat piece looks like the base of a bellows. Click to expand... You're right, that's it: it's part of a Leica bellows. Thanks for solving the mystery.