[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex 35mm Cameras
- From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:01:12 -0500
Yes. In this universe, it's pretty common for coupled rangefinders to be off...
Eric Goldstein
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On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 12:37 AM, Gene Johnson <genej2ster@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I will add my 2 cents to the coupled vs noncoupled rangefinder debate. I
> think that many times when a rangefinder camera is not focusing well, it is
> the linkage that is to blame. I've used a little leitz rangefinder on the
> shoes of several front cell focusing folding cameras with excellent results
> . Less convenient but reliable.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 8:59 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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