[rollei_list] Re: [Leica] M8 and the WAR

The Rollei Way, L.A. Mannheim, Focal Press, New York, 10th ed., 1974.
"The current infra-red filter specially provided for the Rollei incorporates a very weak lens element. This compensates for the fact that the camera lens is not corrected for infra-red radiation," page 60. 
s.d.


On Jun 13, 2008, at 3:19 PM, Jerry Lehrer wrote:


Jim und David,
Let it be Known that the Rolleiflex Infra-Red filters have a "lens correction" 
built into them to compensate for IR focus shift.
BTW, I have a Leica E-39 size IR filter available, should anyone want it. 

Jerry


Jim Hemenway wrote:

David:

A great choice!

The 2.8F does very nice at infrared:
<http://www.hemenway.com/AlongRoute119-Infrared-2.8F/>

Jim



David Rodgers wrote:


Gene wrote:



I only collect what I can use.  ;-)<<



I felt that way, too. But stuff happens. I was in Portland, Ore last
week, for the first time in a year. I dropped by my favorite shop Pro Photo Supply. They're mostly digital now, but someone had 3 Rollei TLRs -- a GX, F2.8 Planar, and Rolleicord -- there on consignment. The GX was gorgeous, but I succumbed to the far less expensive 2.8F. It came with a Rolleikin 2, Rolleinar, hood, filters, case. It even had a "Sheet Film and Plate Adapter and Optical Glass Film Plate" for shooting 2 1/4 x 3 
1/4 sheet film.
I told myself some time ago that I wouldn't buy anymore film equipment, even though I primarily shoot film (BW). But the camera and accessories were all in original boxes complete with manuals. The leather case and even the strap looked used. Perhaps after all these years in photography 
I've become a collector. Ouch! :-).
I am going to cut some 120 to try out the sheet film adaptor, and also give the Rolleikin a try for kicks. Also, the filters -- which is why I really bought the stuff :-) -- will fit my 2.8C Xenotar. I needed a dark red Bay III because I'm shooting Rollei 400IR in 35mm with good results and I want to try it in 120. My 2.8C is currently with Harry Fleenor for 
a CLA. He's great to work with BTW.
The greatest thrill in photography, for me at least, still is seeing an 
image appear under a safelight. I also seem to do my best work with
Rolleiflexes and Leica Ms and film.
DaveR





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