[rollei_list] Re: Carl Zeiss Rolleiflex SL66 1:4/40 mm Distagon FLE HFT
- From: Jim Brick <jim@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:49:55 -0700
For many many years, I owned and used a 903 Superwide. Astounding camera! But
it will not do Scheimpflug. Scheimpflug for me, is an absolute requirement. I
sold all of my Hasselblads (SWC, 503, 203, 205, and FlexBody). The FlexBody
worked but it was incredibly prone to error and a general pain to use. A
Frankencamera! I replaced all of my Hass 6x6 with SL66 6x6. A breath of fresh
air. A 'regular' camera (not a Frankencamera) that allows Scheimpflug with ALL
lenses.
MHO,
Jim
Jim Brick
Sunnyvale, CA
http://www.photomojo.org
On Sep 29, 2012, at 4:15 PM, Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> RUGers,
>
> I am getting tired of the nattering about the 40mm Distagon for the Rollei 66
> series. It is a monstrously large and heavy setup.
> Imagine 11 elements and all the attendant glass-air surfaces. Plus the
> price-- 3 Kilobuks.
>
> For less than that, I have a Hasselblad SWC-M with 38mm Biogon and film
> magazine that weighs less than the aforementioned
> 40 mm Distagon alone. The Biogon is the undisputed leader in that focal
> length range for 6x6cm negatives.
>
> No, Marc--- It is not offered for sale!
>
> Jerry Lehrer
>
>
> On 9/29/2012 1:51 PM, Jim Brick wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> At 07:47 AM 9/29/2012, Eric Goldstein wrote:
>>>> Jim, there is nothing "native" about that transparency. The mismatch
>>>> between life and the contrast limitation of the medium is glaring. Had you
>>>> shot negative or digital, the result would have been dramatically
>>>> different.
>>
>> I think this is a 'Like DUH' statement!
>>
>>>>
>>>> Your preferences/interpretation is another matter... All I can say is
>>>> there is no accounting for taste ;-)
>>
>> Well... you certainly got me here. Obviously, all of my 'taste', is in my
>> mouth!
>>
>>>>
>>>> Eric Goldstein
>>>>
>>>
>>> Eric,
>>>
>>> Please clip your messages.
>>>
>>> Your lust for digital is overwhelming. In light of your rather stern
>>> views, I am certain that we shall all immediately dump our film cameras and
>>> get only digital gear hereafter.
>>>
>>> Be well,
>>>
>>> Marc
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> msmall@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Cha robh bàs fir gun ghràs fir!
>>
>> Jim Brick
>> Sunnyvale, CA
>> http://www.photomojo.org
>>
>> On Sep 29, 2012, at 5:32 AM, Marc James Small wrote:
>>
>
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