[rollei_list] Re: "There is a 220 Rollei T" (was: Austin has ... )
- From: Ardeshir Mehta <ardeshir@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:51:41 -0400
Wonderful suggestion by Jerry!
+++++
On Friday, April 22, 2005, at 06:40 PM, Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> Marc,
>
> One of your messages to us referred to a certain serial number range
> of "T"s with 220 capability. Also see page 127 of Evans book where he
> made the lie which people perpetuated. (220 film counter)
>
> Actually, one CAN use 220 film in a T. Here is how:
>
> Load 220 film in normal manner,
>
> After the 12th exposure, STOP do not wind the crank.
>
> Put camera in changing bag or go in darkroom.
>
> Open back about 30 degrees., Then close it.
>
> Counter will go to 0. Wind the crank till it stops at 1
>
> Continue taking pictures till counter is at 12. You may not get a full
> 24 exposures 'cause there will be a bigger gap between the 12th and
> the 13th frame.
>
> This method won't work on the Auto Rolleis but will on the "T". (and
> the later Rolleicords, I think)
>
> The Auto Rolleis have a "feeler" that can be fooled in another way.
> Easier to put in one of Todd's switches.
>
> Jerry
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