Using the Rolleimeter

[J J Kapsberger]

As it happens, I won (not really intending to) a Rolleimeter on eBay. It'll come boxed with instructions and focusing template. Once calibrated, how accurate can I expect the focusing to be with this device? Assuming my two lenses are in proper alignment, can I focus accurately even at f/3.5 using the Rolleimeter?

[spyder2000]

Congratulations - you're going to find it to be quite accurate. The arm connects to the front standard and pivots the beam splitter as the standard moves. Fine tune it at infinity and you should be good to go.

Now it's an eye-level camera, a lot like shooting through the sports finder but with focusing possible without moving your eye. No more peering at a ground glass, either.

[J J Kapsberger]

Thanks, Spyder. Sounds like it should prove a fun toy.

[kl122002]

I had a Rolleimeter before. It is sad that I droped it on my trip and the glass broke into pieces. It is a very good toy to change a TLR to RF for medium format.

Hi, I am new to this forum. I come from Hong Kong.

[KoNickon]

Welcome! (And I can only imagine your anguish when you dropped the Rolleimeter!)

[Letien]

I had a Rolleimeter before. It is sad that I droped it on my trip and the glass broke into pieces. It is a very good toy to change a TLR to RF for medium format.

Hi, I am new to this forum. I come from Hong Kong.

Welcome, Kevin