Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No, but the entire kit does because of the difference in lens weight. Look at the prices on www.camerawest.com . Equal to or cheaper than Hassy. And to get tilt and bellows you'll need a Flex - add that weight in too. Of course, Richard only wanted a light kit, so that's why I responded as I did. No argument that Hassy is more plentiful as are repair parts and people. I just love my Rollei and have had no trouble with it. And did I mention 1 back shoots both 120 and 220? Add another back to your hassy kit! :-) Bob Adler Palo Alto, CA http://www.raflexions.com ________________________________ From: Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 8:11:08 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 test > Look at the Rollei SL66. Cheap. Same exact optics as Hassy, but no leaf > shutter (read: light). > I carry an SL, 50, 80, 150, 2x, prism finder, pentax spot meter, extra > back, > film, cable release and filters all in a mini trekker. Maybe 12-15 pounds > total. > > And sharp as a tac! Has built in tilt as well as built in bellows > extension. I > just bought a second body for backup for $900 and they will CLA it for me. > > You can get an SL, 80 and back for $1,200/$1,300. Add on lenses as wanted. > Only get HFT lenses; most recent/same as T*. > And did I say it was about 1/3 the weight of a 501?? > > Trust me..... > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, CA > http://www.raflexions.com And the rare gear you'd be getting going into Rollei SL66 when you finally found them would cost you 3 - 4 times what Hassy stuff would. And the Hassy system is also 3 - 4 times more extensive. A 501 with no back, lens, screen weights a few ounces. Its a small cube with a mirror in it made in Sweden. A camrea with a built in bellows weights a third of that? I'd bet not. Mark William Rabiner _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information