[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex In Danger
- From: "Robert Lilley" <54moggie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:31:41 -0400
I had a Canon Sureshot leave my pocket and go overboard two years ago. I
can still hear the 'plop' as it went into the Delaware canal - ooophs!. I
definitely would not take my Rolleiflex on a canoe. By the way, in any
event, am selling the canoe - it's an 18.5 foot Maine Guide canvas/wood in
excellent condition made on E.B. White frames by Jerry Selmoc of Maine 20
years ago.
Rob
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Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex In Danger
At 09:38 AM 4/20/2008 -0400, you wrote:
Personally, I wouldn't take any camera with me in a canoe.
Well maybe that's a topic worth discussing.
What are some of the more dangerous (for the camera) situations you've taken
your Rolleis into, and what precautions did you take?
E.
Seems to me there are at least two approaches-
1. Didn't the Rollei Folks used to sell an aluminum "ready case" that
was water proof or at least splash resistant? I think it was painted green
and the front opened much like the leather cases when you wanted to use the
camera? I never really saw one but do remember seeing it in catalogs.
2. If you don't mind the total weight of about 13# (my recollection)
you can use, as I do, a Rolleimarin. It's pretty safe down to around 300'.
The limitation is that they only made 4 versions and I believe they were for
3.5 models. My Rolleimarin IV is the last in the series and handles a model
3.5F with removable hood and with the light-meter part of the knob replaced
with a filler plate.
DAW
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