Hi Carlos,
That's a big tree, nearly as big as my garden!
I keep my 2.8F in a metal case for protection but when I want to use the
camera, I take it out completely and just have the camera on the strap around
my neck or preferably carry it in my hand so it doesn't swing and hit something
(I don't really trust the straps anymore because they are old and the leather
can break but it acts as a safety in case I might drop the camera from my
hand). The metal case gives me confidence that the camera is well protected if
I go out and if it rains, I don't have to worry. You do need a collapsible lens
hood though. Taking the camera in and out of the ERC to change film is annoying
and it can rub on the camera causing wear marks.
John
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Subject: [rollei_list] The Rollei Metal Case and a pending shot
Last September I took the photograph with the 2,8C and the Rollei Plate Adapter
about the Rolleiflash and had a second film holder loaded with the Wephota 100
I couldn't use up to yesterday I had attached the RPA to the 2,8F and I put the
camera into the Rollei Metal Case (yes, the 2,8F can be kept into the Metal
Case with a loaded RPA) and they were in high ambient temperature and humidity
. Yesterday I decided it was time to use them to avoid some damage on the film
specially; I recalled a second and bigger and older India's rubber tree than
the sample I photographed last August (and more difficult to photograph too)
and I took a snapshot about it; it deserves a second chance...
The Rollei Metal Case is a tank to protect your camera, however it is a bit
heavy to transport, it is a bit bulky and it requires a bit of practice to
focus using the camera loupe despite the Metal Case provides a good basis for
the camera. I think you need true reasons to use the Metal Case, otherwise the
ERC is better to handle the camera
https://flic.kr/p/2hHr5jj
Carlos
