Peter, I have used the Rollei SL66 and an SL66SE for years and had bought an original SL66 earlier this year but unfortunately had so sell it and my newly purchased 5.6/500 mm Tele-Tessar to help finance a very expensive move to Germany. A very painful decision. Still have the Planar hood, tripod quick connector and SL66 leather case. Probably will eventually pick up another SL66, but I also now have access to a Hasselblad system here at my new job and might try that first for comparison. It would also be nice to try a Rolleiwide or the current FW at some point... Jan On Oct 31, 2012, at 6:07 AM, FreeLists Mailing List Manager wrote: > Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:56:28 -0700 > Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Rolleiwide Quality > From: Peter Mattei <petermattei@xxxxxxxxx> > > Jan, The SL66 and 50 Distagon is the most inexpensive way to get the 'wide > look from Rollei. In addition, the number of attachments makes it easy to > use under many conditions...and then there's the versatility of > interchangeable backs. With the hand bracket, the SL66 is easily held for > stable photography. Peter