Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim und David, Let it be Known that the Rolleiflex Infra-Red filters have a "lens correction" built into them to compensate for IR focus shift. BTW, I have a Leica E-39 size IR filter available, should anyone want it. Jerry Jim Hemenway wrote: > 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 >> >> >>