svenning Posted March 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Try to check-out the below mentioned links to the Leitz Orolf :-)) review_M Lens Turret Orolf review_M Lens Turret Orolf review_M Lens Turret Orolf Have any of you Leica-Forum members ever owned one of these? All the best - Svenning, Denmark. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Hi svenning, Take a look here Leitz Orolf......... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
tdavis Posted January 31, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2015 No, but one is on sale at Leicashop, and I've added it to our Wiki under Screw-thread Accessories. What a great marvel of Leitz engineering. Thanks for the links -Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted January 31, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 31, 2015 The Russian clone is maybe even rarer than the OROLF... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted February 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2015 Try to check-out the below mentioned links to the Leitz Orolf :-)) review_M Lens Turret Orolf review_M Lens Turret Orolf review_M Lens Turret Orolf Have any of you Leica-Forum members ever owned one of these? All the best - Svenning, Denmark. Hello, Northern Leica-mate ! Yes indeed, I owned an OROLF in my "Fontenelle Collection" ... some time ago : I am now 80+ and live in sunny Southern Portugal. But I kept (and digitized) all my photos, so I join a few of them for your pleasure. I also add one of another rare item I encountered in the files of my collection under "Turrets", that maybe you do not know : the #14116 filter turret for Visoflex II and III. Cheers. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/17617-leitz-orolf/?do=findComment&comment=2757097'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted October 12, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 12, 2015 How is the camera equipped with OROLF supposed to be held? With the left hand on the OROLF handle, or is this only used to operate the turret, with the OROLF not touched during shooting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 12, 2015 I think that the answer is "as you like"... I suppose that in some situations keeping the combo (which becomes rather heavy with OROLF and 3 lenses...) with the handle in your left hand is useful and comfortable... but surely not mandatory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan mcfall Posted October 13, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 13, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My Orolf. As the proper and correct period lenses and camera have already been shown; I show the lenses one should probably not attach to the Orolf, the 73, 90, and 105. It should be noted that the correct frame finders will not be activated, except perhaps the 90mm. Otherwise it demonstrates the great flexibility of Leitz, pre 1935 lenses on a 1990 camera, via a mid 1960's unique rotating attachment. As mentioned, there is also the great weight and resulting tired wrists, so best to use the smaller 35, 50 and 90. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My Orolf. As the proper and correct period lenses and camera have already been shown; I show the lenses one should probably not attach to the Orolf, the 73, 90, and 105. It should be noted that the correct frame finders will not be activated, except perhaps the 90mm. Otherwise it demonstrates the great flexibility of Leitz, pre 1935 lenses on a 1990 camera, via a mid 1960's unique rotating attachment. As mentioned, there is also the great weight and resulting tired wrists, so best to use the smaller 35, 50 and 90. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/17617-leitz-orolf/?do=findComment&comment=2903673'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 13, 2015 Share #8 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Odd combination... and an intriguing look... Btw... I've just noticed that an OROLF is for sale at a Tamarkin auction... http://www.tamarkinauctions.com/ Edited October 13, 2015 by luigi bertolotti Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 13, 2015 Share #9 Posted October 13, 2015 Mine is a prototype with different front covering and with a MOOLY motor key for changing the lens The M3 used is from the last batch without ring around the lens release button like the M2.check my website under my signature and click on the M3 page first icon on the right menu Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/17617-leitz-orolf/?do=findComment&comment=2903736'>More sharing options...
DDM Posted October 14, 2015 Share #10 Posted October 14, 2015 From the last Vidom (Leica Historica) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/17617-leitz-orolf/?do=findComment&comment=2904334'>More sharing options...
DDM Posted October 14, 2015 Share #11 Posted October 14, 2015 more... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/17617-leitz-orolf/?do=findComment&comment=2904335'>More sharing options...
DDM Posted October 14, 2015 Share #12 Posted October 14, 2015 Without the chest-holder, the OROLF can not be work. One hand is missing to focus the lens. 2 of these holders are known. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 14, 2015 Share #13 Posted October 14, 2015 Right observation... of course one can keep the handle in left hand, focus with right hand. then move to the shutter button.... surely not exactly for action pics... ... The chest holder is tasty (I wonder why JC hasn't it ) ... and the combination OROLF+Viso + 200 and 90/135 in short mount is a pleasant view of old fine Leitz gear... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 15, 2015 Share #14 Posted October 15, 2015 and the combination OROLF+Viso + 200 and 90/135 in short mount is a pleasant view of old fine Leitz gear... Dirk is playing in a Leitz prototype museum... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 15, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 15, 2015 ... The chest holder is tasty (I wonder why JC hasn't it ) ... I personnaly use a "Feldgendarme" plaque 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lleo Posted October 15, 2015 Share #16 Posted October 15, 2015 It's fantastic. It's taking photos, taking pictures, not just shooting. It takes all the time in this world, it's staring, thinking, reasoning, calculating. Until you hear the quite click of the shutter. May I make a comparison with sex? This is the during, the digital shooting it's the before and the after. In the middle, nothing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted October 17, 2015 Share #17 Posted October 17, 2015 Doesn't a strap attached to the lugs visible on the back of the OROLF accomplish the same thing as the leather harness? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 18, 2015 Share #18 Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Doesn't a strap attached to the lugs visible on the back of the OROLF accomplish the same thing as the leather harness? Less ergonomical and well-balanced, I think... expecially with the Viso attached.... Edited October 18, 2015 by luigi bertolotti Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 18, 2015 Share #19 Posted October 18, 2015 Doesn't a strap attached to the lugs visible on the back of the OROLF accomplish the same thing as the leather harness? You can use them only for carrying but... I tried the table tripod and the the long tilt head, one leg blocked in the belt, it works 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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