Hi,
Thought I'd mention a couple of new potential products - still prototypes, but these might go into a limited production run, if there's enough interest.
First is a UV fungus and yellowing "curing" lamp - works with UV (type "B") LEDs, and screws directly in front of the lens, into the filter threads - comes with step-down adapters from 82mm down to 52mm.
Used to cure yellowing of some older lenses (made primarily for the notorious Aero Ektar, and fits nicely over my AE lens hood base). Also prevents formation of fungus if the lenses are threated every now and then (1 hour every 6 months should be enough).
The second product is a new Rolleiflex/Rolleicord tripod mounting base. I've previously used the original Rolleifix, but was not entirely satisfied with it: I wanted a base that would be more solid and which would definitely prevent any damage/warping to the soft Roleiflex base/back. This one is a prototype, and affixes the camera strongly on the whole bottom AND the front "bumpers", so the camera is rock solid on the tripod, and the stress to the soft camera material is much more evenly distributed. The final version should also have a bubble level and allow camera to be mounted on the tripod on the lens axis, making it also a "pano" adapter. So, actually a combination of a Rolleifix and a pano head, but much sturdier, and protecting the camera better...
Some photos attached...
First, the UV lamp.
If you want to know more, just ask
Thought I'd mention a couple of new potential products - still prototypes, but these might go into a limited production run, if there's enough interest.
First is a UV fungus and yellowing "curing" lamp - works with UV (type "B") LEDs, and screws directly in front of the lens, into the filter threads - comes with step-down adapters from 82mm down to 52mm.
Used to cure yellowing of some older lenses (made primarily for the notorious Aero Ektar, and fits nicely over my AE lens hood base). Also prevents formation of fungus if the lenses are threated every now and then (1 hour every 6 months should be enough).
The second product is a new Rolleiflex/Rolleicord tripod mounting base. I've previously used the original Rolleifix, but was not entirely satisfied with it: I wanted a base that would be more solid and which would definitely prevent any damage/warping to the soft Roleiflex base/back. This one is a prototype, and affixes the camera strongly on the whole bottom AND the front "bumpers", so the camera is rock solid on the tripod, and the stress to the soft camera material is much more evenly distributed. The final version should also have a bubble level and allow camera to be mounted on the tripod on the lens axis, making it also a "pano" adapter. So, actually a combination of a Rolleifix and a pano head, but much sturdier, and protecting the camera better...
Some photos attached...
First, the UV lamp.
If you want to know more, just ask