Re: [Rollei] Visit to Rollei - ideal TLR

[Nick Roberts <nickbroberts]

I couldn't agree more. To me, the delight of the
Rolleiflex TLR is its simplicity - albeit with the
ability to attach some piece of kit to tackle just
about anything. Jerry's spec would be absolute
perfection to me.


Nick

- --- Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh  > wrote:
> Rob,
> 
> Nah!  Just a FX with ALL the features that they
> dropped from
> the last 12/24 F.
> 
> Of course a Rolleiwide and a TeleRollei to go with
> it!
> 
> When you start adding the "dream features",  it
> increases weight
> and cost. "Simplicate, and add lightness".
> 
> Jerry
> 
> "Fox, Robert" wrote:
> 
> > This visit to Rollei factory got me thinking:  I
> think it would be fun
> > for us to identify the features of the "ultimate"
> TLR. I know, some
> > people think the ultimate TLR already exists, but
> I think if all the
> > best features of existing TLRs were put into one
> camera, along with some
> > fresh ideas.
> >
> > Here are my ideas for the "Ultimate TLR":
> >
> > 1) Easy to change range of hi quality lenses
> covering ultra wide to
> > telephoto focal range; lenses have built-in hoods;
> >
> > 2) Interchangeable film magazines for 120/220 so
> ready-loaded backs
> > could be used;
> >
> > 3) Best technology for combination
> ambient/flash/spot metering with
> > selectable modes;
> >
> > 4) Built-in lightweight motor drive that could be
> detached easily if
> > desired;
> >
> > 5) Built-in bellows extension, plus specially
> designed macro lens for
> > closeups;
> >
> > 6) Pop-out lcd panel that would show all chosen
> stats/modes, so none of
> > that would clutter the viewfinder, yet still be
> available as needed;
> >
> > What else????
> >
> > R.J.
> 


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