Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, the Rollei has a 'sports finder' as part of the Waist Level Finder. There is no focusing or accurate framing when using the 'sports finder' though ........................ What is needed here is the little known, and less appreciated, Rolleimeter split image rangefinder accessory for Rolleiflex TLR cameras. I was just toying with mine yesterday. It is a precision gadget that mounts in front of the sportsfinder/hood cover. It is linked to the moving lensboard and features true 1:1 both eyes open viewing and a big clear rangefinder spot in the middle of your view. I use mine with the hood down and I can see all the normal range of my vision while composing and focusing at eye level. Also available is the Rolleigrip handle with trigger operated cable release. I've actually walked around in public with this combo and people justifiable wonder if I am from the planet Mongo. (They do that sometimes when I have no camera in hand.) Bill Lawlor