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RE: [Digital BW] Print Quality -- MF (was From A Nikon D1)

2002-05-30 by Paul Roark

>For size, weight and great results Rollei TLRs are
>really spectacular too...but not close enough focusing for me...

The +1 close up lens on my Rollei GX takes it to about 18 inches and is
excellent.  I really can't see the difference in real world shooting between
the GX with the close up and my Rollei SL66 with it's amazing close-up
capabilities.  (I stick a 90mm Apo-Rodagon on the SL66 for the ultimate in
copying, etc., but that is not very practical for field shooting.)

The big problem I have with all the non-rangefinder MF cameras is the
film-flatness issue.  I ended up shooting only every other frame in the
Rolleis to be sure I had flat film.  With the Bronica and Fuji, I can shoot
every frame and not worry about the issue.  This is a major advantage.  (But
the GX with its 2.8 and good built-in meter is very nice for low light, hand
held shots.)

Paul

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