This is the Leica 2x Apo-Extender with ROM contacts. Unfortunately, it is more difficult and expensive to convert than the non ROM model. |
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First, unscrew the black shroud small screws. |
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Help yourself with the plastic tool to remove it. |
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it is not possible, we have to unscrew the bayonet. |
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and moving a bit the bayonet we can free the shroud. |
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But the ROM strip is attached to the interiors with a flat cable. |
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So we have to unscrew the ROM contacts strip. |
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Which is not enough, there is a plastic piece that holds the cable too. |
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I've removed that piece too, but may be it is not necessary after all. The flat cable could pass between the plastic piece and the bayonet moving it a bit. | |
As you can see here, the Leica bayonet has a extra machining to avoid pressing the flat cable. | |
So I had to machine one of my Leitax bayonets to save the cable, also made the internal diameter bigger to make room for the ROM strip. | |
Our ROM APO-Extender is now ready to be used in Nikon cameras. This extra work can be made on the Leitax bayonets for other brands. | |
Leica lenses can be used now attached to it. I would recommend you to find a non ROM Apo-Extender, so you could use the standard Leitax bayonet. If you have this model already, please contact me for an estimate of the special work | |
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