02-16-2007, 11:13 PM
Nice shot David - I didn't even notice the person in the window until the second time I saw it
I like shots with lot's of hidden little details (you should see some of the shot's I've done for puzzles - talk about detail)
You can probably figure out which model it is as there is a lot of info on the net
(I still have a few collector books too)
>
> There's no noticeable model number on mine but it's got a Xenar 1:3.5/75 lens
> & has Syncro-Compur on the front
The Schneider Xenar was considered a "lower end" lens (at least in marketing and some opinion)
but basically it is identical in design to the Tessar and as good as a performer but the
Zeiss name ruled at that time.
I had a Schneider Xenar on my old Linhof Kit I can tell you it was a hell of a lens
Actually all my lenses on my Linhof were "Linhof Schneider's"
(These lenses were hand picked and tested by Linhof and mounted in hand picked Compurs
and marked "Linhof" - with matching focus cams)
Anyway - people eventually figured out that they were a very fine lens
If it has MXV sync and had an EV system (shutter speed and aperature are locked together)
It is probably a Rolleicord V or a variant of. These were actually pretty cool because
you could use an insert to shoot 35mm film with them.
I could spend a small fortune on quality cameras
I like shots with lot's of hidden little details (you should see some of the shot's I've done for puzzles - talk about detail)
You can probably figure out which model it is as there is a lot of info on the net
(I still have a few collector books too)
>
> There's no noticeable model number on mine but it's got a Xenar 1:3.5/75 lens
> & has Syncro-Compur on the front
The Schneider Xenar was considered a "lower end" lens (at least in marketing and some opinion)
but basically it is identical in design to the Tessar and as good as a performer but the
Zeiss name ruled at that time.
I had a Schneider Xenar on my old Linhof Kit I can tell you it was a hell of a lens
Actually all my lenses on my Linhof were "Linhof Schneider's"
(These lenses were hand picked and tested by Linhof and mounted in hand picked Compurs
and marked "Linhof" - with matching focus cams)
Anyway - people eventually figured out that they were a very fine lens
If it has MXV sync and had an EV system (shutter speed and aperature are locked together)
It is probably a Rolleicord V or a variant of. These were actually pretty cool because
you could use an insert to shoot 35mm film with them.
I could spend a small fortune on quality cameras