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Re: [Rollei] Rolleiparkeil
- Subject: Re: [Rollei] Rolleiparkeil
- From: Henry Matthes <replies >
- Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:25:02 -0800
>In several postings people have discussed the use of 'Rolleipar', which
>doesn't
>exist. The correct name is 'Rolleiparkeil', which is also engraved on this
>thing. It means 'Rollei PARallaxe[nausgleichs]KEIL' or something very close to
>that, in English 'Rollei Parallax [compensation] Wedge'. (The glass detail
>is formed
>like a wedge.)
>
>Sorry for my hair splitting, but I mean that it is not beneficial for our
>mission
>if we let incorrect terminology pass without notice.
>
>cheers,
>AriP.
The quote at
http://www.rollei.org/Rollei/Products/Late30s/Accessories.html#Closeup was
scanned in from an early (1938?) F&H Practical Accesories.
Thank you for your insiteful correction for those of us who copy the
writings of others.
Henry
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