Start SLR adapter for m39 lens

I have checked the wiki catalogue- the accessories section on macro bellows and extension rings created by David Tomlinson. But the images for Start camera rings are not like the ones Luiz posted or what I have ordered from eBay. The text also says that an adapter to m42 lens is included. Were there more than one set available for the camera? Especially the adapter to m42 puzzles me...

Marko a perfect buy. the rear "male" ring adapts all M39 Zenit lenses and give correct infinity

Although IT IS IMPOSSILE manufacture a M42 adapter. as yo see in the Diagram Picture I posted the tube dimention and cвmera throat is only 40.5mm Tolerance X3

Impossible to fit a 42mm into a 40.5mm tube

Thanks Luiz,
given the fact that adapter to M42 lens could not be made, should the WIki entry on Start accessories be edited? I don't recognize the "wide bright ring" on the photos of the Wiki entry:
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=123&ParentID=3&ContentID=1483&Item=Start+Macro+Rings%2E
What is it?

Really I cannot say what is the large bright plain ring.
We can't see its back
By sure it not belongs to the set.
Regards
LP

Hi Marko,

You are absolutely correct. The adapter ring is M39 NOT M42. Many thanks. I have edited the Wiki accordingly. I will check further as to whether this ring is original.

David.

Thank you David,

best regards
Marko

quote:

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Originally posted by Luiz Paracampo

Really I cannot say what is the large bright plain ring.
We can't see its back
By sure it not belongs to the set.
Regards
LP

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Perhaps an adapter Praktina/M39 like the one I had proposed at the beginning of the thread?

Jacques.

Praktina can't accept any adapter due its large distance flange/film plane

regards
LP

Yes, Luiz: 50mm for the Praktina.
I was only pointing the likeness between the "wide bright ring" quoted by Marko and this "Praktina/M39 adapter ring": I cite eBay.

Amitiйs. Jacques.

Here is a copy of the instruction leaflet:-






David.

Ok people read "Perehodnye i Udlinitel'nyie Koltsa"

or "Transference and Extension Rings" for Start Photocameras

of course Transference +to accept M39 thread.

the ring 5 makes Start cвmera accept Zenit M39 lenses

Regards
LP

Thanks David for the leaflet

Great!

LP