On the versions of the dogleg Berthiot I’ve used, you can change the orientation of the finder by unscrewing a ring at the rear of the barrel. Then the barrel detatches from the C-Mount, and can be re-positioned, either freely or to a different position fixed by tabs and slots, depending on the model. But I second Scott’s dislike of those lenses, and preference for the Angenieux. In addition to being soft, they’re awkward. Folks will say the 12-120 isn’t the sharpest lens either, but it suited my needs OK. There are also dogleg Angenieuxs that are physically smaller, and zoom from like 17-42mm IIRC. They’re reputed to be sharper than the 12-120...
> I have a Berthiot 17.5-70 (silver one) but it's not the right thread -- > suited for a non-reflex bolex with the viewfinder on the right side. _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
