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*'''Use''' - Close-up attachments lenses for R-lenses 50 mm f/2, 90 mm f/2.8 and 135 mm f/2.8  
*'''Use''' - Close-up attachments lenses for R-lenses 50 mm f/2, 90 mm f/2.8 and 135 mm f/2.8  
*'''Mount''' - to fit in filter thread of lens and similar sizes may be stacked for greater magnification
*'''Mount''' - to fit in filter thread of lens and similar sizes may be stacked for greater magnification
*'''Reference''' - [http://www.cameramanuals.org/leica_pdf/leica_accessory_guide.pdf Laney's 1984 Accessory Guide] see page 30 for other versions
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/98839-elpro-3-macro-adaptor.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/108287-macro-r-100mm-f-2-8-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/126550-1-1-100mm-f-4-macro.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/137712-leica-leitz-wetzlar-r-elpro-vi.html]
*'''Evolution''' -
*'''Evolution''' -
**'''No. 1 - ELPRO''' and related lenses originating about 1931, are used for close-up photography for [[Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5]] used with a [[BEHOO]] type adjustable legs. Because legs are attached to the leading edge of the lens they can be rotated with the camera when taking a picture. From the 1933 catalog :
**'''No. 1 - ELPRO''' and related lenses originating about 1931, are used for close-up photography for [[Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5]] used with a [[BEHOO]] type adjustable legs. Because legs are attached to the leading edge of the lens they can be rotated with the camera when taking a picture. From the 1933 catalog :
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***'''Object size''' - 8.4 x 12.5cm to 10.7 x 16.1cm
***'''Object size''' - 8.4 x 12.5cm to 10.7 x 16.1cm
***'''Distance to camera''' - 26 to 31cm
***'''Distance to camera''' - 26 to 31cm
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*'''Reference''' - [http://www.cameramanuals.org/leica_pdf/leica_accessory_guide.pdf Laney's 1984 Accessory Guide] see page 30 for other versions
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/98839-elpro-3-macro-adaptor.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/108287-macro-r-100mm-f-2-8-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/126550-1-1-100mm-f-4-macro.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/137712-leica-leitz-wetzlar-r-elpro-vi.html]

Revision as of 00:25, 10 June 2011

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  • Names - Type 1 - Type 2 - Type 3 - Type 4
  • Use - Close-up attachments lenses for R-lenses 50 mm f/2, 90 mm f/2.8 and 135 mm f/2.8
  • Mount - to fit in filter thread of lens and similar sizes may be stacked for greater magnification
  • Evolution -
    • No. 1 - ELPRO and related lenses originating about 1931, are used for close-up photography for Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5 used with a BEHOO type adjustable legs. Because legs are attached to the leading edge of the lens they can be rotated with the camera when taking a picture. From the 1933 catalog :
      • Object size - 21 x 31cm to 42 x 63cm
      • Distance to camera - 55 to 100cm
    • No. 2 - ELPIK
      • Object size - 14 x 20.5cm to 21.5 x 32cm
      • Distance to camera - 29 to 55cm
    • No. 3 - ELPET
      • Object size - 8.4 x 12.5cm to 10.7 x 16.1cm
      • Distance to camera - 26 to 31cm
  • For Hektor f= 5 cm 1:2.5 & Summar f= 5 cm 1:2 lenses
    • No. 1 - HEPRO
      • Object size - 21 x 31cm to 42 x 63cm
      • Distance to camera - 55 to 100cm
    • No. 2 - HEPIK
      • Object size - 14 x 20.5cm to 21.5 x 32cm
      • Distance to camera - 29 to 55cm
    • No. 3 - HEPET
      • Object size - 8.4 x 12.5cm to 10.7 x 16.1cm
      • Distance to camera - 26 to 31cm

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