j.liam wrote:
Wonder if it might be possible to cannibalize the lens and re-mount it as an M. Skylanney is offering this with the Omnar mount conversion system and they have a link to inquire: https://skyllaney.com/2022/04/01/conversions-powered-by-omnar/
Have seen their handiwork and its superb.
j.liam wrote:
Well, KEH has two Klasse in EX shape for a grand.
Hard pass on those even if they did not face impending doom. Because they are the crappy gen 1 models which don’t have the improvements of the W and S.
Just got my roll of ProImage 100 developed that I shot in the Rollei QZ. Nearly all at the 28mm setting, so can compare the results to the dead to me Fuji.
At 28mm it is a 2.8 lens just like the Fuji.
It would feel remiss not to mention that these film point and shoot cameras have another downfall that is rarely spoken about.
After extensive research I discovered there are no adapters to put the film into a standard SD card reader on your computer. So when you come home and try to plug your film into your computer to see your photos, you are completely out of luck.
This is obviously some sort of conspiracy. Please discuss at length.
formula4speed wrote:
It would feel remiss not to mention that these film point and shoot cameras have another downfall that is rarely spoken about.
After extensive research I discovered there are no adapters to put the film into a standard SD card reader on your computer. So when you come home and try to plug your film into your computer to see your photos, you are completely out of luck.
This is obviously some sort of conspiracy. Please discuss at length.
What is this 'standard SD card reader' that you speak of? The only card reader I know is Gramma who would insist on reading every Christmas card to us before we got to open our presents.
I do miss the Fuji. Huge advantage is it is very small, and super easy to use w great results. I don't think I ever used it in anything but the P setting (first setting when you turn it on), and the exp comp dial is very noticeable and easy to use. Plus built in flash.
The Rollei on the other hand technically does have far more glorious specs. But is double the size, no built in flash, and it is super easy to accidentally change settings w/o realizing it. Most important one being changing the focus from AF to manual, and also changing shutter speeds from A to manual.
It's a much more serious camera, and I think the point of a P&S is to be a camera that can give serious results, but in a very simple/easy/fool proof and compact way if that makes sense. Otherwise it makes more sense to carry something like a Nikon N80, as the Rollei is not pocketable.
Desmolicious wrote:
I do miss the Fuji. Huge advantage is it is very small, and super easy to use w great results. I don't think I ever used it in anything but the P setting (first setting when you turn it on), and the exp comp dial is very noticeable and easy to use. Plus built in flash.
The Rollei on the other hand technically does have far more glorious specs. But is double the size, no built in flash, and it is super easy to accidentally change settings w/o realizing it. Most important one being changing the focus from AF to manual, and also changing shutter speeds from A to manual.
It's a much more serious camera, and I think the point of a P&S is to be a camera that can give serious results, but in a very simple/easy/fool proof and compact way if that makes sense. Otherwise it makes more sense to carry something like a Nikon N80, as the Rollei is not pocketable....Show more →
ocean2059 wrote:
Huss, do you put a uv filter on your QZ 35W?
No. It is a 35.5 filter thread and I used to use a 35.5-37mm adapter so I could, and also to use a lens hood. But gave up on both. W/ or w/o the lens hood, I got really crappy lens flare using the filter.
Desmolicious wrote:
No. It is a 35.5 filter thread and I used to use a 35.5-37mm adapter so I could, and also to use a lens hood. But gave up on both. W/ or w/o the lens hood, I got really crappy lens flare using the filter.
Thank you, Huss! I just finished a roll on my QZ 35T and look forward to getting my film back.
FYI I left the fancy but very easy to fall off ti lens cap at home, and replaced it w a cheapo 37mm pinch lens cap on the 35.5-37mm filter adapter. Basically using that filter adapter as a mini lens hood!
Desmolicious wrote:
You went for it!
Actually, I had the QZ 35T around 2002. I used the QZ 35T along with a film Ricoh GR1 as a travel set P&S for family trip photos when my daughter was young. My other P&S cameras have all failed, including Ricoh GR1 and Leica Minilux, but the Rollie is still working (knock on wood). So it's time to use it as I slowly get back to shot films again. I really like the Rollei's zoom lens - IQs are very special. I lost my cap long ago and have been using it without a filter. Thanks for the tip!
Desmolicious wrote: Omnar conversion prices start at 1,249 GBP
I just don't get...they have a Zeiss 35/2 rehoused for £1500. Because a new one for £1000 is not expesive enough? Or was that a Contax G lens rehoused? Because a new ZM, which is the same lens effectively rehoused by Ζeiss in the factory, for £1000 not expensive enough?
The whole artisan, craftmanship, custom thing is just getting a bit out of hand.
panos.v wrote:
I just don't get...they have a Zeiss 35/2 rehoused for £1500. Because a new one for £1000 is not expesive enough? Or was that a Contax G lens rehoused? Because a new ZM, which is the same lens effectively rehoused by Ζeiss in the factory, for £1000 not expensive enough?
The whole artisan, craftmanship, custom thing is just getting a bit out of hand.
You don’t think it’s a good idea to rehouse the 28mm 2.8 lens from my Klasse for $1500 when I can buy the new CV 28mm 2.8 for $700?
panos.v wrote:
The whole artisan, craftmanship, custom thing is just getting a bit out of hand.
Bit off topic in this thread but wanted to add - anyone seen how much they charge now for artisan shutter buttons and hot shoe covers? This has gotten out of hand IMO, too.
retrofocus wrote:
Bit off topic in this thread but wanted to add - anyone seen how much they charge now for artisan shutter buttons and hot shoe covers? This has gotten out of hand IMO, too.
The Leica OEM metal hot shoe cover for the M10 is $30. And it fits perfectly, looks perfect on the camera.
The Match Technical one - which "fits most" - is $35.
