Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Let it be known that I don't care as I shoot IR with as small an apeture as possibel. ;-) Jim Jerry Lehrer wrote: > 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 >>> >>> >>> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >