Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]hey george and LUG, the vacuum back is indeed only available on the 70mm. the 220 backs unfortunately don't have the vacuum system a la contax 645 (or rtsIII.) the rollei is pretty sweet in 3 ways, though, in regard to film flatness. 1, the back's film plane is determined by the body, not the insert, like a haselblad -- this is why it's important to get the matched set with a hassy back. the back locks tight with 2 opposing buttons, the built-in darkslide glides down and the film rollers and pressure plate push against the camera back. 2, roll film is held to the pressure plate at 8 points, helping flatness, especially in the corners. and 3) that the film path is pretty straight, unlike the contax or hassy. easier to keep flat. hope that clears up a thing or two. kindest regards, kenny Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 10:27:54 -0700 From: "George Day" <george@rdcinteractive.com> Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica Quality versus Medium Format Message-ID: <FJEAJICBHEDNLMABPNCPGEAHCDAA.george@rdcinteractive.com> References: http://www.rollei.de/en/produkte/mittel/magazindata70.html It was on the site after all, at least in the 70mm flavor. I'll keep digging for the 220, which, again, I'm pretty sure -- although not 100% certain -- exists.