david_kite

David.

I too wear glasses and have run into the same problems. When I shoot with my Hassy I

always use the 45 degree prism. The prism has diopter correction that lets me remove my

glasses and focus quickly and accurately. I don't know if the Rollei has diopter adjustment

on the prism. I also shoot with the 6008af. My current preference is to shoot waist level

with the Rollie using the focus confirmation with my glasses on. For my style of portrait

work I find that shooting waist level lets people relax. I can meter, focus and compose

and wait for the right moment while just glancing into the wlf. I find that having the

camera up to your eye using the prism makes people more self conscious and focused on

posing.

Tom,

As far as I know this is a do it yourself project. The job is time consuming, but not that

difficult. For best projection results you really need Gepe antinewton glass slide mounts.

The job is easiest using a Gepe slide mounting press for 6x6. Add a square and straight

edge and your set. Once you see your results projected on a large screen you will be very

impressed. Projected MF images from a good projcetor/lens combo (Rollei 66 dual P/

Vario Heidosmat) will blow you away.

Micha,

The Rollei 600x system is a very flexible medium format system. That said, on to lens

selection. You mention architecture, products, and portraits. For my style of portraiture I

really love the 120mm makro planar. You can get in close and fill the frame with a face if

you want. This lens will do great double duty acting as your product photography lens.

Keep in mind that this lens is optimized for close up where your subject is roughly the size

of your computer screen or smaller (from KF at Zeiss). The lens is not great at infinity and

would not be a good choise as your only lens. You would clearly need another lens for

architecture.

On my last flight to Europe in April I brought 10 rolls of 35mm Scala 200. I asked for a

hand inspection, TSA insisted that film slower than iso 800 would not be damaged. I

respectfully insisted on hand inspection and TSA complied. Be prepared to spend some

time at security. I had each roll out of the canister in a clear ziplock bag, however TSA

took an explosive detecting swab to each individual roll and analyzed one roll at a time.

Time consuming, yes, well worth it I think so.

Antonio, btw... Maxwell ph # 404.244.0095. e mail: maxwellpresionoptics@toast.net. The

screens do not have a smooth laminate layer over the top of the screen. Mr Maxwell will

take your screen back as needed for a cleaning. Bill has some reviews in the July issue of

rangefinder magazine and in the august issue of popular photography.

Antonio, I replaced my Acute Matte D in my Hasselblad with a Maxwell focusing screen.

IMHO, I find it gives more of a high definition, detailed focusing perspective. Combined

with a 45 degree prism my results have never been better. Be prepared, Mr Maxwell will

spend a great amount of time with you on the phone discussing physics and optics. He

produces a great product. Many have found (and I am one) that he does not often hit

his delivery comittments. I still beleive that it's worth the wait.

Hello Stephane. I use both Heliopan and B+W filters for black and white photography. Be

prepared because mf filters of high quality are not cheap. Many swear by the B+W mrc

(multi resistant coating) filters. I wanted protection for my Zeiss glass and was willing to

pay for the B+W mrc filters. Heliopan and B+W are German and I beleive both are

constructed from Schott glass. Very good quality. Google for the "filter connection". This

site is informative and they carry several manufacturers.

Thanks for the responses to my 110 planar questions! I am still in lens research mode.

I'm interested in finding the discontinued 150 Tele Xenar, but I can't find much info on mtf

curves, filter size, hood, min focusing distance, etc. Is there a resource I am missing?

What combination of filter and lens shade is available for this lens? Thanks for the help.

Greetings. I have searched the web and photo.net and I still can not find much first hand

user experience with the Zeiss 110 f2 planar for the Rollei 600x cameras. I would like this

to be my first lens. I shoot mostly black and white portraits. I am attracted by the fact

that this is a long normal lens. I would also like to combine this lens with the Schneider

1.4x longar to get a lens of approximately 154mm. This seems to make for a versitile set

up. What is your experience with this lens and the lens tc combination?