duncan_mcmorrin2 Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 OK Guys, sorry in advance for this question, but when someone refers to "hill-and-dale focusing and aperture collars", what do they mean? Is this the textured surface found on many old and new casings, or the older type which effectively allows your fingers to be placed in the "dales" between the "mountains". Boy, this was more difficult to describe than I envisaged:-) Anyone know what on earth I'm talking about, here? Thanks in advance, Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd peach seattle, washi Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 First I've heard of that term. I'm guessing it refers to the older metal scalloped rings, like this one:<br> <a href="http://home.aut.ac.nz/staff/rvink/a10525n.jpg">http://home.aut.ac.nz/staff/rvink/a10525n.jpg</a><p> (found at <a href="http://home.aut.ac.nz/staff/rvink/nikon.html"> Roland Vink's excellent reference site</a>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_lofquist Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 It reminds me of when I had a foreign car called a Rolls-Kinardly. It rolls down one hill and kinardly get up the next. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 The same time the hill&dale design was introduced(back in the Nikon rangefinder era) an improved focusing mount(knurling type) was introduced, improving grip and focussing immensely. Greetings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_mcmorrin2 Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 Ok Thanks for that, Henk. Best, Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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