Ruddy, The spinning front element was designed that way to average out the aberrations. I'm sure that Richard will be happy to confirm this. Jerry Ruddy Roye wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with the spinning of the front glass in > the newer rolleiflex; re, rollei F, GX or wide. > I discovered last night that the glass in the taking lens spins. I am > almost sure that the GX taking lens spins too. > Is this a situation that is unique to my cameras. > I also put up my first postings yesterday--thanks to Daniel Ridings > You can find it, at www.rollei-gallery.net/ruddyroye > Hope to contribute more as I get the chance to shoot new works. > I also want to thank everyone that has helped me over this past year. > I just want to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season > Ruddy > On Dec 22, 2005, at 12:01 PM, Jim Brick wrote: > > > - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in > > the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org > > > > - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' > > in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org > > > > - Online, searchable archives are available at > > //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list > > > > > www.royephotography.com > Portrait and Editorial Photographer > > --- > Rollei List > > - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' > in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org > > - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with > 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org > > - Online, searchable archives are available at > //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.8/215 - Release Date: 12/27/2005 --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list