Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David: A great choice! The 2.8F does very nice at infrared: <http://www.hemenway.com/AlongRoute119-Infrared-2.8F/> Jim David Rodgers wrote: > Gene wrote: > > >>>I only collect what I can use. ;-)<< > > > I felt that way, too. But stuff happens. I was in Portland, Ore last > week, for the first time in a year. I dropped by my favorite shop Pro > Photo Supply. They're mostly digital now, but someone had 3 Rollei TLRs > -- a GX, F2.8 Planar, and Rolleicord -- there on consignment. The GX was > gorgeous, but I succumbed to the far less expensive 2.8F. It came with a > Rolleikin 2, Rolleinar, hood, filters, case. It even had a "Sheet Film > and Plate Adapter and Optical Glass Film Plate" for shooting 2 1/4 x 3 > 1/4 sheet film. > > I told myself some time ago that I wouldn't buy anymore film equipment, > even though I primarily shoot film (BW). But the camera and accessories > were all in original boxes complete with manuals. The leather case and > even the strap looked used. Perhaps after all these years in photography > I've become a collector. Ouch! :-). > > I am going to cut some 120 to try out the sheet film adaptor, and also > give the Rolleikin a try for kicks. Also, the filters -- which is why I > really bought the stuff :-) -- will fit my 2.8C Xenotar. I needed a dark > red Bay III because I'm shooting Rollei 400IR in 35mm with good results > and I want to try it in 120. My 2.8C is currently with Harry Fleenor for > a CLA. He's great to work with BTW. > > The greatest thrill in photography, for me at least, still is seeing an > image appear under a safelight. I also seem to do my best work with > Rolleiflexes and Leica Ms and film. > > DaveR > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >