[Leica] S2 test

[rgacpa at yahoo.com (Bob Adler)]

No, but the entire kit does because of the difference in lens weight.
Look at the prices on www.camerawest.com . Equal to or cheaper than Hassy.
And to get tilt and bellows you'll need a Flex - add that weight in too.
Of course, Richard only wanted a light kit, so that's why I responded as I 
did. No argument that Hassy is more plentiful as are repair parts and 
people. I just love my Rollei and have had no trouble with it.
And did I mention 1 back shoots both 120 and 220? Add another back to your 
hassy kit!
:-)
 Bob Adler
Palo Alto, CA
http://www.raflexions.com




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From: Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 8:11:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 test

> Look at the Rollei SL66. Cheap. Same exact optics as Hassy, but no leaf
> shutter (read: light).
> I carry an SL, 50, 80, 150, 2x, prism finder, pentax spot meter, extra 
> back,
> film, cable release and filters all in a mini trekker. Maybe 12-15 pounds
> total.
> 
> And sharp as a tac! Has built in tilt as well as built in bellows 
> extension. I
> just bought a second body for backup for $900 and they will CLA it for me.
> 
> You can get an SL, 80 and back for $1,200/$1,300. Add on lenses as wanted.
> Only get HFT lenses; most recent/same as T*.
> And did I say it was about 1/3 the weight of a 501??
> 
> Trust me.....
> Bob Adler
> Palo Alto, CA
> http://www.raflexions.com


And the rare gear you'd be getting going into Rollei SL66 when you finally
found them would cost you 3 - 4 times what Hassy stuff would.
And the Hassy system is also 3 - 4 times more extensive.

A 501 with no back, lens, screen weights a few ounces.
Its a small cube with a mirror in it made in Sweden.
A camrea with a built in bellows weights a third of that?
I'd bet not.


Mark William Rabiner




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