[rollei_list] Re: Why Rollei T?

  • From: Nick Roberts <nickbroberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:16:18 +0100 (BST)

The T stands for "Terrific", I think :)

Personally, I prefer the 3.5F, or even the 2.8F - but
the T is a very, very capable machine. When I'm
travelling, I often find space for a T with a few
filters, a couple of Rolleinars and the Panoram head -
it's a very versatile machine for the weight.

Nick

--- Jan Decher <Jan.Decher@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Bob:
> 
> Why a Rollei T and not a 3.5F?   Do you prefer the
> characteristics of 
> the 3.5 Tessar over the Xenotar/Planar for
> portraits?
> I also noticed in A. Evans' book that the T is much
> lighter (36 oz) 
> than the 3.5 F(44 oz),  has only Bay I filter mount
> and (type 3) is 220 
> capable.
> Great features. I will start looking for one.
> Jan
> 
> On Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 02:02 AM, FreeLists
> Mailing List Manager 
> wrote:
> > Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 07:39:44 -0500
> > From: Bob Shell <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Using only one camera would be like eating the
> same thing for all three
> > meals seven days a week.  I have a Rollei T and
> 6008i in medium format.
> >   In 35mm I have a Rollei QZ35T.
> 
> 
> 

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