[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex 35mm Cameras

  • From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:13:07 -0500

I have a number of junk bin hotshoe rangefinders... most cost me a
buck or two. Some are really excellent quality. I calibrate them to
specific camera with a GG... I use them with the Rollei 5 and my
Belplasca stereo.

Eric Goldstein

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On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Mark Rabiner <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hello Eric, first the idea that an add on rangefinder is more accurate than
>> a built in rangefinder is absolutely counter intuitive.
>>
>> Second, the idea that an accurate focusing mechanism is not required in most
>> shooting situations also does not comply with photography as I experience,
>> regardless of what this list or anyone else says.
>>
>> I do know people that have used 35's and that is as a second camera in case
>> their main one fails, this seems to be strong enough testimony for me
>> regarding the general usefulness of the camera.
>> Thanks,
>> Marvin.
>
>
> My first camrea my Voigtländer Vito bl I had a Leica rangefinder in the cold
> shoe my 8th grade teacher bought it for me.
> It made for lots of shots which would not have come out.
> One of which:
> http://rabinergroup.com/ImagePages/Motherchildindoorpage.html
>
> I found working with it very viable. Till it disappeared. Fell off no doubt.
>
>
> Mark William Rabiner
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