Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Off topic: Rolleiflex
From: raimo.korhonen@pp2.inet.fi
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:05:44 +0100

> Raimo-
> There are two Rolleikins- one for the earlier TLRs and the Rolleikin 2 for
> the later models. The shifting pressure plate moves so that when the
> Rolleikin is installed, the back will close! If I am not mistaken, the
> earlier Rolleikins had the adjustable back included since the factory back
> did not have the provision for the Rolleikin. Later models had the back as
> standard and took the Rolleikin 2.
> If you need help with determining what model you have, email me privately.
> The Rolleikin is a neat item, and fun!
> Dan
> 
Thanks for the info. I have Rolleiflex 3.5F from 1968 with Schneider 
Xenotar (sharper than the Planar which I had) and two position 
pressure plate. No Rolleikin - I use Leica for quality 35mm.
All the best!
Raimo

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