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| − | '''PLOOT''' | + | '''PLOOT''' is the designation used by [[Leitz]] for an early accessory [[reflex finder]], announced 1934-5<REF>1935, according to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] article [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_Camera#Single-lens_reflex_cameras "Leica Camera"]; however, a [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=14184&_ssl=off#14184 set comprising a Telyt 20 cm f/4.5, serial no. 230214 and PLOOT housing], sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=13853&acat=13853&lang=3 November 2002 Westlicht Photographica Auction],was dated to 1934 by the auctioneer.</REF>, which adapts their screw-mount [[rangefinder camera]]s into an approximation of an [[SLR]]. This is used with telephoto and macro lenses. The PLOOT was superceded by several generations of [[Visoflex]] housing. |
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*[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/RF-Nikkor/Leica_RF/Leica_visoflex1.htm Leica PLOOT and Visoflex I] illustrated at [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/ Photography in Malaysia] | *[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/RF-Nikkor/Leica_RF/Leica_visoflex1.htm Leica PLOOT and Visoflex I] illustrated at [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/ Photography in Malaysia] | ||
| + | * [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=2410807&_ssl=off#2410807 Leica III outfit] including 1940 Telyt 40 cm f/5 serial no. 540503 and PLOOT serial no. 2169, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=2402200&acat=2402200&lang=3 November 2012 Westlicht auction] | ||
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PLOOT is the designation used by Leitz for an early accessory reflex finder, announced 1934-5[1], which adapts their screw-mount rangefinder cameras into an approximation of an SLR. This is used with telephoto and macro lenses. The PLOOT was superceded by several generations of Visoflex housing.
Notes
- ↑ 1935, according to the Wikipedia article "Leica Camera"; however, a set comprising a Telyt 20 cm f/4.5, serial no. 230214 and PLOOT housing, sold at the November 2002 Westlicht Photographica Auction,was dated to 1934 by the auctioneer.
Links
- Leica PLOOT and Visoflex I illustrated at Photography in Malaysia
- Leica III outfit including 1940 Telyt 40 cm f/5 serial no. 540503 and PLOOT serial no. 2169, sold at the November 2012 Westlicht auction
