angus_ngtg Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have a couple of questions about Rolleinar filters I'm hoping someone might be able to answer. I have heard that there are sets consisting of 3 total filters. For example a set of Rolleinar #2 filters, one for the taking lens and one attached to a larger lens for focusing. The larger lens has the red dot which needs to be at 12 o'clock. Does this sound right to you folks? I've also heard there are Rolleinar sets consisting of only 2 filters, one larger for focusing and one on the taking lens. What is the difference between the 2 and 3 filter sets? When using the set that consists of 3 filters which rolleinar does one attach to the focusing lens and which one goes on the taking lens? Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Rolleinar closeup attachments come in three diopter values. Each one consists of a viewing and taking lens. I presume someone is referring the entire set of diopters, which would have 6 components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus_ngtg Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 No, I am referring to Rolleinar set #2. The one I have consists of 3 total pieces, 2 number 2 rolleinar filters and 1 larger fatter lens for focusing. I of the Rolleinars attaches to the fatter focusing lens while the other attaches to the taking lens. Does this sound right? I belive that is the proper way to use the set. If anyone knows different please let me know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Long answer: a Rolleinar is a close-up lens in a bayonet mount to fit over the taking lens of a Rolleiflex/Cord. Each Rolleinar was supplied with a matching Rolleipar (short for Rolleiparkeil), which is a prism matched to a close-up lens to provide parallax corrected viewing. The set always included a nice little moulded leather case that can be threaded onto the camera strap. In use, the Rolleinar is fitted to the taking lens and the matching Rolleipar is fitted to the viewing lens. The red dot on the Rolleipar should be at the twelve O'clock position AFTER fitting. You're then ready to take your close-up pictures. There are three strengths of lens: 1-diopter, 2-diopter and 3-diopter (Rolleinar 1, 2 and 3). You can combine the Rolleinars to obtain a greater magnification BUT you can't combine the Rolliepars, so you lose the close-up viewing. So far as I know, the Rolleinars were supplied in the three basic bayonet fittings: 1 for 'cords and earlier 'flexes, 2 for the 3.5F and 3 for the f2.8 series. There were also 'bookform' Rolleinars for the TeleRollei but I believe that these lacked the prism, being intended for use at greater distances than the other Rolleinars. So there were 3 strengths in 3 sizes, which may be where your confusion has arisen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Just saw your reply to Edward. It sounds as if you have one and a half sets there. You may want to check that the Rolleipar IS a number 2, before taking any unrepeatable shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengt1664878721 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 You heard right, Tom. Some Rolleinars consist of three pieces, like the one you have, and others consist of two - here the Rolleiparkeil and the viewing lens filter are simply built into one piece. I believe the two-piece ones are newer; my two-piece Rolleinar is coated while the three-piece is not.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus_ngtg Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thank you Bengt I appreciate your answer. Do you know which Rolleinar acts as the parallax correction filter? Does it have a different designation written on the filter? I am still trying to get this right. How does one differentiate between a 3 piece set and the 2 piece set? Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus_ngtg Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 One other thing Bengt, Does your photo show a 2 piece set on the left and a 3 piece set on the right? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengt1664878721 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yes, two-piece on the left, three-piece on the right. The two "filters" (for the three-piece) are identical, the Parkeil is the part that corrects for parallax. (The two-piece has the Parkeil built in, and simply says "Rolleinar"...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Excellent response, Bengt. I for one hadn't come across the three part kits before but they are shown in the 1957 edition of 'The Rollei Manual', which I should have consulted before answering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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