Bolsey Model C lens cover?

SomewhereLost · Apr 22, 2022

Does anyone have a solution for a lens cover to protect both lenses on a Bolsey Model C? The leather case I had has met its end and I'm looking for an alternative while I hunt for an original case cover.

albada · Apr 22, 2022

I think you'll need to resort to 3D printing.

BTW, my tests show that the Wollensak lenses on Bolseys are about the worst lenses I've ever met. Blurry and chromatic aberration when away from the center. Yes, they are only Triplets, but the German Cassar and (especially) Apotar clearly out-perform them. I remember that a Retina Xenon at f/4 was sharper than a Bolsey at any aperture. On the plus side, Bolseys are far sharper than Dianas, 4x6 prints look fine, they're cute, and you can get 40 shots on a roll.

Mark Overton

SomewhereLost · Apr 22, 2022

albada said:
I think you'll need to resort to 3D printing.

BTW, my tests show that the Wollensak lenses on Bolseys are about the worst lenses I've ever met. Blurry and chromatic aberration when away from the center. Yes, they are only Triplets, but the German Cassar and (especially) Apotar clearly out-perform them. I remember that a Retina Xenon at f/4 was sharper than a Bolsey at any aperture. On the plus side, Bolseys are far sharper than Dianas, 4x6 prints look fine, they're cute, and you can get 40 shots on a roll.

Mark Overton

I'm sure the lens sucks. That's what the reviews I read beforehand said, and all of them echoed your same center only sharpness criticism. I'm sure 9/10 image's I shoot are terribly blurry too because I'm having a hard time using the shutter right. Ya know what though, I'm having a lot of fun learning and experimenting with this thing. Don't suppose you could spare some change for what I'd really like to get in terms of a 35mm TLR....

Bolsey Model C lens cover?

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