Show off your TLR! [Archive] - Rangefinderforum.com

GoodPhotos

05-31-2007, 16:04

Hey, all the other camera dedicated fora here have a 'show us your camera' thread...

Here is my new (to me) 1954 Rollei MX-EVS with the Schneider-K Xenar 3.5/75 before I change out the peeling front, top and back leathers with a custom cut from Morgan at CameraLeather.com ...

http://goodphotos.com/RolleiWeb.jpg

When I have the leather changed, I'll post the Two Toned Rollei photos too.

Jerevan

06-01-2007, 02:27

Well, here is one of my cameras (this is the Rolleicord IV). I've got a Ia Model 3 and a Vb too.

Todd.Hanz

06-01-2007, 05:00

2.8 E2

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/473141701_6c7d1fc89c.jpg?v=0

Todd

rolleistef

06-01-2007, 06:59

well, it's not exactly my Rolleiflex, but it used to be... the crank went away and a very small but absolutely necessary part with it, so I sold it for part.... and bought another one, grey that time. My first T was a very early one, 1958. The current one was built in 1959-1960. It's amazing how different the photos are between the two cameras. I prefered the first one, but this one is amazing too...

terrycioni

06-01-2007, 08:32

I have a 2.8E and it is off to Horst Wenzel for a much needed CLA and as Horst put after 50+ years - it is time. The 3.5T will go in after the 2.8E is back in hand. The T is just like new condition - with box even. Both are just a joy to shoot.

Gordy's Straps has designed a version for the Rolleiflex - and I have two on the way with neck pad. You might want to check with Gordy if you are looking for a strap.

T.

Marc-A.

06-01-2007, 08:44

The quality of the picture is not good, but I took it 10 minutes ago for this thread.

Rolleiflex 3.5F model 3 (1966)

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45780&stc=1&d=1180716250

Marc-A.

06-01-2007, 08:46

2.8 E2

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/473141701_6c7d1fc89c.jpg?v=0

Todd

Beautful picture, beautiful camera Todd.

GoodPhotos

06-01-2007, 09:58

Welcome!

We have two show-off-your-TLR threads in the TLR sub-forum.
They are the TLR and beverage (http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38540) thread, and the WOW, look at our new toy (http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38498) thread :)

The beverage thing is a reference to our Camera & Coffee (http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=897) thread.
Ah. Thanks.
I've got a bottle of Scotish Mead on order. Will have to wait for that one. (By then the camera will likely be Two Toned!)

Joao

06-03-2007, 02:18

Some eastern TLRs. Not trying to compare them with a Rollei but, very much against the general opinion, I like the photos made with them. Probably a matter of luck with the lenses in these models (certainly a very good price/result relationship...).
Three Russian sisters (the Komsomolyets is more a grandmother than a sister) and a Czech cousin.
Regards
Joao

jmi

06-03-2007, 03:18

No Mamiya tlrs here yet? Better fix that :)

Gordon Coale

06-03-2007, 17:51

This is my Ricoh Diacord with one of my new straps (http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/store/neck-string-double/index.htm) that terrycioni ordered. Actually, it was an idea of Terry's that gave me the direction to come up with this strap design. Thanks Terry!

MelanieC

06-03-2007, 18:46

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/459298952_ae079c2b53_o.jpg
2.8F with Rolleinar I and yellow filter

terrycioni

06-03-2007, 20:09

GoodPhotos

06-18-2007, 16:52

OK. I got my custom leather kit from Morgan at CameraLeather.com (http://cameraleather.com) to replace the peeling leather on my MXEVS. I thought, why do the whole thing...why not come up with something unique, so I went with granite (gray) leather on the front top and back and left the sides (which are in fine condition) and the center portion of the finder in black. Morgan tells me this is the first two tone Rollei that they've cut. I still need to clean up the old adhesive from where it has bleed out on to the chrome in the back, but the leather fit perfectly and was a breeze to put on. (Click either photo for a larger view)

http://www.goodphotos.com/images/cameras/2ToneRolleiFrontSM.jpg (http://www.goodphotos.com/images/cameras/2ToneRolleiFront.jpg) http://www.goodphotos.com/images/cameras/2ToneRolleiBackSM.jpg (http://www.goodphotos.com/images/cameras/2ToneRolleiBack.jpg)

Mario Mazariegos

06-18-2007, 19:01

Here is my MX-EVS Rollei.

juhor

06-19-2007, 17:30

Here's my sweetie Yashica-mat 124G (Jassikkamaatti as my finnish friend calls her), she was spanking new when I bought her and has seen some use since then, couple of good-looking battle scars on her. Sorry about the poor picture, It's almost morning here in Finland and my curtains are closed, so it's pretty dark here.

Oh, and the funny thing about my Yashica is that the lightmeter works! And its darn accurate. The batterydoor is stuck (or I haven't used enough strength) so I cant check that what kind of battery she has. I could guess that it is the Legendary PX625. The leather case is nearly falling apart so I have to find a new strap soon. I also have the close-up add-on lenses for it, but havent used them yet. Do they detoriate optical quality? Because the Yashinon lens is quite a killer stopped down to f.5.6 or f.8

Mshooter

06-19-2007, 18:36

Time to let the Rolleiflex rock!!!
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1140/572895257_2145e675c0_o.png
Rolleiflex 2.8 FX

-Ron

clarence

06-20-2007, 14:49

Tags for the search engines: tlr size comparison compare yashica mamiya

People get far too worried about how big the Mamiya is. This example has the 135mm lens.

By the way, one of these cameras isn't mine.

Clarence

dmr

06-20-2007, 18:18

I swear I had already posted this in this thread. Maybe I'm on drugs. Anyway, please forgive the crummy photo, it was cropped from a "family portrait" taken with a friend's {d-word} camera. :)

shadowfox

06-21-2007, 08:24

2.8 E2

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/473141701_6c7d1fc89c.jpg?v=0

Todd

Niiiiice!! I'm a sucker for good camera fashion-shot. Nice background!

shadowfox

06-21-2007, 10:27

My TLR, serviced and I loaded it up with film for the first time last night :)

This is shot some months ago:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/355498030_095c55fe96_o.jpg

rolleistef

06-25-2007, 11:57

how the hell do you manage to keep your cameras in such a perfect condition? Do you wear wild-silk gloves when talking photos with them? I take good care of my Rollei but it has little dents etc showing that the camera has been used the last 50 years, and I always use a camera case and... that's not fair!

ywenz

06-26-2007, 08:07

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/36/104042933_f499f1f6dd_o.jpg

bherman

06-26-2007, 16:36

Here's my 2.8F 12/24 Planar Whiteface Rolleiflex.

Brad

DougK

07-02-2007, 05:26

shadowfox

07-02-2007, 08:13

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/36/104042933_f499f1f6dd_o.jpg

Oh my! is that a magnifying glass you stick on the taking lens?

rolleistef

07-03-2007, 23:44

it's a tele attachement. i've got one for my T and the quality is not particularly good. Big vignetting, loss of contrast... and focusing down to 3m (9ft)... but the camera looks like a cine camera with them attached...
Nice yashica btw!

Zentralverschluss

07-13-2007, 21:01

this is my first posting in this fantastic forum. I say hello to all members and I hope this strange, heavy (and ugly?) 35mm TLR from 1961 is of any interest for you.

summilux

08-05-2007, 02:20

2.8 C (Xenotar) and 2.8D (Planar)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1220/1046459669_2706f67d29.jpg

Rolleiflex 2.8E (w/o meter), 2.8D (my favourite), 2.8C, 2.8F (standard GC), 2.8F (late MC but not yet adorned with the cheap White Face plate)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1120/1155580520_e907e4834f_b.jpg

shadowfox

08-06-2007, 07:31

this is my first posting in this fantastic forum. I say hello to all members and I hope this strange, heavy (and ugly?) 35mm TLR from 1961 is of any interest for you.

Welcome, that's one weird camera. It's not often to see an OM-2 compared to a TLR :)

ChrisN

08-19-2007, 05:13

I just bought a light-table. Perfect spot to admire the Rollei!

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48632&d=1187529223

colincooperphoto

09-30-2007, 16:49

Summilux thats a nice gathering of 2.8's. Please tell me that you shoot them!

Chris I like the light table shot!

Pherdinand

10-01-2007, 11:13

five 'flex 2.8's in one house, jesus!!! how am i not suppose to wish i had one of them???

didotcicero

10-01-2007, 14:19

http://homepage.mac.com/didotcicero/Fok_keuze/DSC_3642.jpg

rolleistef

10-04-2007, 06:57

"tell me when you shoot them" why shoot a Rolleiflex? It's a bit expensive a hobby isn't it? :D

shadowfox

10-04-2007, 07:32

2.8 C (Xenotar) and 2.8D (Planar)

Rolleiflex 2.8E (w/o meter), 2.8D (my favourite)

Just curious, why is the 2.8D your favorite? what's special about it?

350D_user

10-12-2007, 06:35

After the damn UK postal strike... anyone for coffee? :D
50671

rolleistef

10-14-2007, 05:54

my Rollei T taken with its new competitor, a pntax k100D. I'm longing for squarish negs!!

imajypsee

10-18-2007, 11:22

.... the Ricoh Diacord L that I bought here on RFF; it took me a whole roll of film to figure out how to use the exposure system, and I'm not sure if it's accurate. So, I have a Sekonic L-208 on the way (though I sure was tempted by those Voightlander meters that fit on the cold shoe).

http://www.pbase.com/image/87455420.jpg

There are photos I made with it in the film gallery link below.

Jerevan

10-24-2007, 12:19

Chris, I can't help but feel inspired to get out and use the 'Cord when I see your light table shot. The 2.8s are really nice, but they are rare in Sweden and abroad they seem to cost more than I ever want to pay. Unless someone has a nice one to trade for my Hasselblad? :D

Otherwise, nice photos all round in the thread!

raid

11-03-2007, 12:15

The 2.8D is basic and functional with its sharp 80mm/2.8 Planar lens but without a meter. It is still also my favorite. This model was produced in the year when I was born. It has to be special!

MikeL

11-04-2007, 11:50

adietrich

11-11-2007, 15:26

I got this camera from my mother when I was 14. That was 25 years ago. :eek:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51703&stc=1&d=1194826846

The image was made by putting the camera face down on a scanner. At that time there wa no digital camera available.

-a

gandalfk7

11-13-2007, 12:04

here is my "new" baby.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51813&d=1194987731

oftheherd

11-13-2007, 12:22

My wife just bought me a new Rolleiflex, bless her heart. It's an unusual version with the lever and knobs on different sides. Hope no one's jealous.......

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51409&d=1194209383

That's cute. I am jealous. I guess then it is time to drag up my photo of my Snaps o Flex again. I also have two other of my TLR's in my gallery. My latest acquisition awaits my developing the roll of film I put through it before I show and describe it in a separate thread.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=37861&ppuser=50

MikeL

11-13-2007, 12:37

I guess then it is time to drag up my photo of my Snaps o Flex again.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=37861&ppuser=50

Nice one! When is someone going to come up with a more up-to-date Point-n-Schnapps or for more storage, a Canon EOSchnapps 1D with telephoto lens. That could keep a whole bleacher section "warm".

JohanV

11-14-2007, 00:55

I just got a tele rollei to join my 2.8F, enjoy:

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7943/l1001597md8.jpg

HuubL

11-14-2007, 01:06

I just got a tele rollei to join my 2.8F, enjoy:
BEE-U-T-FULLLL!!!

Dingo

11-14-2007, 01:06

My Ricohflex, cost me HK$600.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=69086

Dingo

11-14-2007, 01:07

Sorry, try this :

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=69086

summilux

01-10-2008, 04:32

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2177566807_1014b54ac5_o.jpg

new 2.8E with original ribbon still uncut.

summilux

01-10-2008, 04:36

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/2177566541_ea47cc726e_o.jpg

summilux

01-10-2008, 04:37

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2177566315_f63fb1eb6c_o.jpg

whitecat

01-10-2008, 05:12

Nice Pic!!!!

I have a new Baby Rolleiflex and just cut the red ribbon last month. What a feeling.........

kl122002

01-11-2008, 15:16

I lost that red ribbon of my 2.8c ....too bad.
where did you get the new 2.8e? My 2.8c is brought from a flead market that the seller though the red-ribbon means fault.

summilux

01-12-2008, 04:33

got it from a friend's father, who was compulsive collector. I have a 2.8C too.

kipkeston

02-05-2008, 01:29

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2243370495_963655dcc4.jpg

Here's mine. From my grandpa. It has the tessar 3.5. I will try it out tomorrow!

Xax

02-06-2008, 13:56

my new 2.8F!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2246690705_302c481d75.jpg?v=0

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xax/2246690705/

KoNickon

02-06-2008, 14:33

I had no idea about the red ribbons. How thoroughly cool! (And I'm amazed there are new and pristine Rolleiflexes out there still.)

SimonSawSunlight

03-07-2008, 07:18

here comes the whole family!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/SimonSawSunlight/TLRFamily2.jpg

The two Yashica Mat 124 Gs and the little Yashica 44 LM are making fun of the poor little Ross Ensign Ful-Vue Super...

I know something is strange about the 124 on the left. It seems to have the body of a Yashica Mat 124 (not "G") but still has the meter and name plate of the "G" version. god knows why. I love both of them. I think the earler chrome lever and copal were a little more bootiful though. Maybe.

And this is the 44 all alone and fully armed:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/SimonSawSunlight/Yashica44fullyarmedkleinER.jpg

and nekkid:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/SimonSawSunlight/Yashica44nakedkleinER.jpg

Macka

03-10-2008, 04:27

Mackster my Mamiya C3
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/820/img2976xvc0.jpg

JeffGreene

03-10-2008, 06:40

Here's the wedding tool of my youth! Great camera!

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd222/jgreenepa/TLR_1.jpg

Spyderman

03-10-2008, 07:05

This thread is becoming overcrowded with Rolleis... here's something a completely different:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/445955058_19e66eacbb.jpg?v=1175683675 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ondrej_p/445955058/in/set-72157594274751574/)

Mael

03-10-2008, 07:12

My beauty :

http://www.collection-appareils.fr/images_du_forum/Rolleilete05.jpg

physiognomy

03-10-2008, 07:46

1a and Va

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/347996466_f52fd23359_o.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

03-10-2008, 11:39

yey for the flexaret, spyderman! :D one more point for the non-rollei fraction hehe

patrickhh

03-13-2008, 04:12

Impatiently waiting for the weekend to shoot the first roll.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2329995378_3db4591cb8_o.jpg

manfromh

03-16-2008, 14:31

Heres my Yashicamat with my 120 film stash

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57204&stc=1&d=1205706540

whitecat

03-16-2008, 14:46

Very nice pic.

Lotari

05-25-2008, 08:04

My Yashica D got company:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2226/2519970710_6c9c612f91_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sikaheimo/2519970710/)
Mamiya C3 with 80/2.8

Ron (Netherlands)

05-25-2008, 10:12

Heres my Yashicamat with my 120 film stash

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57204&stc=1&d=1205706540

Pretty, but I may hope you do not leave those rolls in the sun!

Gordon Coale

05-26-2008, 07:11

My Ricoh Diacord and Meopta Flexaret Va. They are works in progress. I bought the Flexaret over three years ago but the focusing screen was dim and dirty. I never could figure out how to get the top off so it sat. A friend gave me the Diacord. I cleaned off the focusing screen but I have a hard time focusing on just ground glass. So it sat, too. Then I discovered Rick Oleson (http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/)'s focusing screens (http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-175.html) with a split image spot. The screens transform these cameras. Now I'm measuring for new leather. More pictures and a longer story at my Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gordoncoale/sets/72157605258591865/).

JohanV

05-30-2008, 13:13

I think i already showed off my 2,8F planar & Tele rollei, but they have now been joined by a Rolleicord Vb & a Yashicamat.
Let the tri-x roll!

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/2919/2537275890f5f4f24451o57oz5.jpg

Bam Cocjin

06-10-2008, 19:39

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2569642860_b9909f58e8.jpg?v=0

Morca007

06-19-2008, 13:06

Taken with the only digi-cam in the house, my new Yashica D:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=60916&stc=1&d=1213909602

monemmer

06-23-2008, 20:59

Taken with my Yashica-Mat:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/2448115238_b446e7b37d.jpg

http://flickr.com/photos/wakingsky/2448115238/

rtphotos

06-29-2008, 01:13

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/2349871159_8b4dd9d4ca_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36exposures/2349871159/)

YashicaMat LM (ca. 1958). Won on eBay, and then CLA'd by Mark Hama a couple of years ago. Running beautifully since then.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2409096485_47d2586337_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36exposures/2409096485/)

Lubitel 2 (ca. 1975?) Given to me by a kind friend. Lots of fun and lightweight.

rt :)

andrewaaa5

07-05-2008, 11:57

Here is my Rollei 2,8 in the field (literally).
I am still waiting to get the film developed from this day....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2640134732_82b5d8d4f4.jpg?v=0

shadowfox

07-22-2008, 12:52

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2693852496_26819f7daf_b.jpg

da' Monsta... ;)

monster

07-26-2008, 01:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2700981571_dc4cb37a4b_o.jpg

my little boy

monster

07-26-2008, 01:05

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2700954885_ea87e639ef.jpg

comes with his brother

Sikario

07-27-2008, 06:02

My Rolleiflex 3.5F, I've only had it for about a week. I also own a Yashica-Mat but I am yet to take a photograph of it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2676980187_2a27f95540.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sikario/2676980187/)

Lflex

07-27-2008, 06:43

Here's a pic of my newly aquired Yashica-D next to my M2 w 35/2 (Gen. III).

http://www.forloren.dk/weblog/uploaded_images/0007-734249.jpg

DougK

07-27-2008, 17:55

Here's my Seagull 4A-109... it's not fancy, but it takes really nice pictures.

Tyler

07-31-2008, 14:45

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2321694994_d58075f6d6.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2320878175_4dc631eba4.jpg?v=0

My Yashica 124G

Sb-800 camera right into homemade macro light strip at 1/64 power. Pentax Af-360 into macro strip light at 1/16 power. K100D and A-50mm f2. 100s f3.5 ISO200

manfromh

08-08-2008, 14:04

My Yashicamat

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/5720/U5720I1218233167.SEQ.0.jpg

Morca007

09-02-2008, 02:18

My lovely Yashica-D out in the field.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63072&stc=1&d=1220350670

lorenzo.ferrarini

10-01-2008, 00:54

Recently acquired Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Expression

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2903585115_2913d6d5c6_o.jpg

noah b

10-20-2008, 14:51

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/%5BURL=http://imageshack.us%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6821/photo3aw3.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D%0D%5BURL=http://g.imageshack.us/img253/photo3aw3.jpg/1/%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img253.imageshack.us/img253/photo3aw3.jpg/1/w640.png%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5Dhttp://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6821/photo3aw3.jpg (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/%5BURL=http://imageshack.us%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6821/photo3aw3.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D%0D%5BURL=http://g.imageshack.us/img253/photo3aw3.jpg/1/%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img253.imageshack.us/img253/photo3aw3.jpg/1/w640.png%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D) http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/photo3aw3.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img253/photo3aw3.jpg/1/)

haven't used this in quite a while

LeicaVirgin

10-24-2008, 23:28

I don't think I saw any Autocords in this thread, so here's one. This is my first TLR. I picked it up at a thrift shop for $25.
http://www.evilgeniusstudio.com/autocord.jpg

sharpey

10-25-2008, 03:03

There is a phrase I'm thinking of... with regard to your find.... goes something like..."you lucky bugger!"

Nice camera :D

jonathanp77

10-29-2008, 13:40

Wow! I can't top that TLR photo.

Here's my 1961 Minolta Autocord RG.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2109255147_1664c78391.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2109255147_1664c78391.jpg)

Allan Reade

10-31-2008, 18:18

Hi,

This is the Mamiya C3 which I bought on eBay with 65mm and 180mm lenses.
I have replaced the light seals and taken the 65mm lens apart as much as I could to clean it, so now it sparkles.

After a 35mm camera I'm enjoying the huge focussing screen. I'm hoping to reduce my high percentage of dissapointing photos by composing more carefully, we'll see. It's certainly slowed me down :-)

I've been enjoying the TLR forum and will post a picture from the Mamiya when I get a result I like. The first film was dissapointing, but I probably have to take the blame for that myself :-(

Allan Reade

http://xs432.xs.to/xs432/08445/mamiya_c3578.jpg

ray*j*gun

10-31-2008, 19:18

My Ansco.....I also have a c220 that is a wonderful sharp brick of a camera.

Ray

ALEXFLEX

11-02-2008, 17:28

When I was a child, I thought there were only two of the lens is the camera:D

Way

11-06-2008, 18:32

Not a "full body" shot, but I like my 2.8f! Just bought a Rolleinar 2 and 3 close up lens set. I actually used the Rolleinar 3 with a 35 cron on my M8 for this shot.

sharpey

11-09-2008, 19:03

One Eastern European, the other Nippon...

Spent the weekend taking the Diacord G to pieces and giving it a clean... was mostly successful save for the bulb setting not working anymore... oh well... that'll teach me not to open shutters for a look see... Am going to run a roll through it asap to see if the scratches on the lens are anything to worry about...
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1020526rw7.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1020526rw7.jpghttp://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1020526lb1.jpghttp://img367.imageshack.us/img367/6355/p1020526lb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/p1020526lb1.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img367/p1020526lb1.jpg/1/)
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1020526rw7.jpg

laurentb

11-12-2008, 22:33

My Rollei 3.5B on the field

malkmata

11-23-2008, 13:31

Yashica-C
Found this TLR at a flea market 2 weeks ago, got it very cheap. So far, it looks like it is in working order. I braved the NYC cold weather today to do my first test shots.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/3038763086_b4f06e866a_o.jpg

rg hensley

11-23-2008, 19:33

Here is my TLR, a Rolleicord IV. I really love this ole gal, she is as old as I am, but like me she keeps on working.

malkmata

12-06-2008, 13:07

Another Rolliecord IV, the viewing screen is not as bright as the Yashicas'. I placed a salvaged fresnel lens on the viewing screen and made it a little brighter.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/3087330724_fe92f8f9c1_o.jpg

furcafe

12-20-2008, 17:05

2 Rolleiflex portraits, each taken w/the other using Rolleinars.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3101929992_f23dfa2520_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/3101929992/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3103658662_7ca74dd8ac_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/3103658662/

amoebahydra

01-05-2009, 07:41

My Rolleiflex TLR collection 1 - Rolleiflex 3.5F

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex3-5F.jpg

philhirn

01-05-2009, 13:03

just one TLR amoebhydra? ^^

amoebahydra

01-05-2009, 16:39

just one TLR amoebhydra? ^^

Of course not, I remember I got a picture of 3.5F in Rolleimarin and try to post that before continue... however, I cannot find it anymore and maybe I have to drag that Rollemarin out from my junks to take photo of it again.

So I continue right now and take photo of Rolleimarin later on!

Here come another of my collection

Rolleiflex 2.8F...

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex2-8F.jpg

amoebahydra

01-05-2009, 20:18

Eventually find it, my Rolleiflex 3.5F in Rolleimarin...

The lever above the lens port can be used to switch on or off the near focus accessory inside the shell. There is a magnifier at rear to magnify image on the ground glass so that you can focus even you have wear a diving mask.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/rolleimarin.jpg

gandalfk7

01-06-2009, 01:53

oh, she's really wonderful in her swimsuit..

amoebahydra

01-06-2009, 07:15

My Rolleflex collection 2 -

Rolleflex 2.8F with a Zeiss Opton Mutar 0.7x, the integral 80mm standard camera lens becomes effectively 56mm wide angle lens.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex2-8FMutar0-7close.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex2-8FMutar0-7.jpg

amoebahydra

01-06-2009, 07:20

My Rolleflex collection 2 -

Rolleflex 2.8F with a Zeiss Opton Mutar 1.5x, the integral 80mm standard camera lens becomes effectively 120mm short tele lens.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex2-8FMutar1-5xclose.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex2-8FMutar1-5x.jpg

philhirn

01-06-2009, 07:24

wow these are pretty cool looking accs.. especially the mutars. how do they compare to a tele-rollei? what´s the min focus distance for instance?

amoebahydra

01-06-2009, 07:29

Set of Zeiss Opton Mutar set of Tele 1.5X and Wide 0.7X. Although I mount them on RIII cameras (i.e. 2.8F, 2.8GX etc), with suitable adaptor rings the mutars can also be mounted on RII cameras (i.e. 3.5F etc).

The two Mutar has external filter thread of E67, Zeiss Opton has produced filter specifically for Mutars as shown.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolliemutars.jpg

amoebahydra

01-06-2009, 07:39

wow these are pretty cool looking accs.. especially the mutars. how do they compare to a tele-rollei? what´s the min focus distance for instance?

Well, I did't compare them side by side as they are mutually exclusive, I won't bring Tele-Rolleiflex together with 2.8F and a Mutar 1.5X. I remember Mutar vignettes and to me it is not a bad thing.

May be I check the minimum focus distance tomorrow. For Tele-Rolleiflex, it isn't close enough and I have to use with a Rolleinar 0.35.

shadowfox

01-06-2009, 12:57

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/rolleimarin.jpg

Coolest-looking camera accessories ever! :D
Thanks for sharing these wonderful collection pics amoeba.

amoebahydra

01-06-2009, 19:47

How can we forget this accessory for Rolleiflex TLR in Rangefinderforum.

This Rolleimeter can be mounted on top of a Rolleiflex TLR, this particular model is for 3.5 TLRs. With this accessory the TLR behaves like a rangefinder camera.

The Rolleimeter is used like a sport viewfinder but with rangefinder capability. The lever of Rolleimeter will move out by the TLR lens platform when the TLR focus closer than infinity and turn a mirror inside. This mirror project a image to the semi-silvered mirror at center of a 45 degree-angled glass strip and when object is in focus the projected image will overlap with the object observed.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleirolleimeter.jpg

amoebahydra

01-07-2009, 07:44

My Rolleiflex collection 3

Rolleiflex 2.8GX, TLR with TTL metering...

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Rolleiflex2-8GX.jpg

joachim

01-07-2009, 09:05

My Rolleiflex collection 3

Rolleiflex 2.8GX, TLR with TTL metering...

Not sure whether this qualifies for TTL, it is more TTFL (Through The Finder Lens) than TTTL (Through The Taking Lens) ;) The meter doesn't read a filter attached to the taking lens.

Depending on the nature of the filter I regard this as a good or bad thing. For a 25A (B&W red filter) I never got good results with a TTL system. Metering without filter and applying the filter factor works a lot better for me. If I don't have a handheld meter and removing the filter everytime I want to take a light reading is a pain :eek:

Seems an issue of the red sensitivity of the film and the meters I tried is to different. Yellow filters on a TTL system typically don't create issues here.

amoebahydra

01-08-2009, 07:18

My Rolleiflex collection 4...

Tele-Rolleiflex with Sonnar 1:4/135 lens

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/Tele-Rolleflex.jpg

Matus

01-08-2009, 07:53

amoebahydra

01-08-2009, 08:44

Well, I took this a bit "kitschy" picture in the summer of 2007 when I got the Rolleiflex T in perfect condition, but I like it (I even have it on my VISA card :p). I have shot 50 rolls of film since. It is my smallest film camera, so I am not sure whter I can call it a "medium format" ;) I really like using it and people definitely respond better when photographed with TLR than an SLR. But I really do often miss AE so I may go with the new Bessa III if it comes out at reasonable price.

Rolleiflex T was my first Rolleiflex twenty years ago, with its Tessar 75/3.5, I took a number of good photos at those old days. One point that I dislike is the awkward shutter release position make it difficult to stabilise at low shutter speed.

keeds

01-08-2009, 11:08

8x10 Contact Print on Lodima using Neutol WA

amoebahydra

01-08-2009, 18:04

Tele-Rolleiflex with Rolleinar 0.35...

Tele-Rolleiflex uses simple platform as 2.8F and 3.5F, as such the range of physical movement with regard to focusing is the same. This limits the near focus capability and defeat the main purpose people using Tele-Rolleiflex, i.e. portraiture.

In order to take head and shoulder shot, a Rolleinar 0.35 has to be used to extend close focus capability.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/TeleRolleiflexrolleinar.jpg

Vics

01-08-2009, 18:18

Now that's just beautiful! This thread has become a visual delight! All these TLRs are gorgeous works of art in their own right! I must get my Rolleis out and shoot 'em!
Vic

l.mar

01-11-2009, 09:09

Here's a shot of my Rolleicord III and roughly contemporary Zeiss Ikonta folder buddies, together with two recent shots from the Rollei.

amoebahydra

01-19-2009, 07:36

My Rolleiflex collection 5...

Rolleiflex Wide with Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4/55mm

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/RolleiflexWide-1.jpg

bhop73

01-19-2009, 11:28

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3208800148_7505233ddd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhop73/3208800148/)

SimonSawSunlight

01-20-2009, 03:27

amoebahydra

01-20-2009, 08:25

Another TLR collection of mine...

My smallest TLR, Tessina, with 25mm f2.8 lens and built-in ground glass for focusing. Interchangeable brightline finder, eye-level finder, and magnify finder. as shown. Also with built-in clock-work film winder for automatic film advance. Use 135mm film loaded in special film canister.

Focusing from 1.1m to infinity, shutter speed from 1/2 to 1/500s plus B, aperture from f2.8 to f22. Flash sync for X, F and M.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm100/amoebahydra/Photo%20Equipment/TessinaTLR.jpg

Disaster_Area

01-20-2009, 08:54

OMG I want one... damn I hate this forum.. always gives me gas...

joachim

01-20-2009, 11:58

I should update this from time to time :D

current status:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3010756388_6a88d556bd_o.jpg

2 yashica mat 124g, yashica mat 124 with the g meter, yashica 44 (not the later A version) and 2 yashica 44lm

=)

What is going to happen if one of your 124s starts breading with one of the 44s :confused::confused::confused:

A TLR in 645 format :D:eek:;):eek::D

SimonSawSunlight

01-20-2009, 15:42

What is going to happen if one of your 124s starts breading with one of the 44s :confused::confused::confused:

A TLR in 645 format :D:eek:;):eek::D

OMG, I have to get some square condoms, and quick!

deepwhite

01-21-2009, 01:28

I Me Mine

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3200644371_963e12c539_o.jpg

I didn't realize how much I've spent during the first 10 rolls, until I did the math and fell fainted to the floor....

charjohncarter

01-21-2009, 06:43

Hollywood Reflex: ca 1948, focuses, two shutter speeds + T, four f stops. The camera and an image:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3194793480_3f47e1cf83.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3194793796_0f50ca9be7.jpg?v=0

amhildreth

02-20-2009, 17:17

Mamiya C220 w/chrome 105mm lens. It looks almost factory new and has become one of my favorite shooters.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ahildreth006/Cameras/P1000053.jpg

EcoLeica

02-21-2009, 00:58

here is my one... Rolleiflex automat, i got rid of the mamiya C330 a while ago and got this! So much lighter and a absolute joy to use.

jolefler

02-21-2009, 05:28

SimonSawSunlight

02-21-2009, 17:32

I gotta' get in on this thread!

Disassembled, shutter dunked, FS mirror & GG replaced. Shown with original hood, Y2, rollfilm & cutfilm back & original cases! Looks beat-up, shoots like new! I really like the negs from this camera!

Jo

what a beauty!

direwolf101

02-22-2009, 05:38

The "Beast"!

kttomi

04-23-2009, 10:08

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5759/agfareflex11000.jpg

Darkhorse

04-23-2009, 17:25

Here's my "new" 124g. I took a gamble on an inexpensive 124g on eBay... I got it and while cosmetically it was fine, but the shutter speeds were way off. So I sent it to Mark Hama for a CLA. Working fine now although I haven't had a chance to really put it to the test yet.

But the Rolleis here look hawt and I may upgrade to one of those sometime in the future.

http://formerairline.com/wp-content/gallery/random-stuff/yashi124g.jpg

Sjixxxy

04-24-2009, 08:21

My 'G

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3330089648_8aa5515b66.jpg (http://www.kpraslowicz.com/hardware/yashicamat-124g/)

antistatic

04-25-2009, 16:33

My lovely Rolleiflex 2.8f Planar now with a bright new Beatie screen.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3255665216_1b059fd041.jpg

bawang

04-27-2009, 08:34

A friend brought these for me over the weekend. The seller refuse to ship these and luckily a friend who recently got a job in St. Louis was willing to pick them up. He came for a visit over the weekend and brought them to their new home. Unfortunately, I cannot find any 120 film for them in town. Looks like I will be doing some online film shopping soon.

Here're two quick pics.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3480567250_f62af13aa7_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3480567014_29a6148b33.jpg

wakarimasen

04-27-2009, 10:25

Ron (Netherlands)

04-27-2009, 10:34

A friend brought these for me over the weekend. The seller refuse to ship these and luckily a friend who recently got a job in St. Louis was willing to pick them up. He came for a visit over the weekend and brought them to their new home. Unfortunately, I cannot find any 120 film for them in town. Looks like I will be doing some online film shopping soon.

Here're two quick pics.

True beauties, but that is exactly why I sold these kind of guys, couldn't easy find - and not anymore at normal prices - such film...pity

bolas

05-10-2009, 04:00

Hello everyone,
I just bought my first TLR - 1936 Rolleicord II ... i always dreamed about one and wandted to have it. Right now i'm almost done with my first film ;) It is amazing, and totaly something new - totaly different than 35mm rangefinders like Contax/Kiev ...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2631/62972537.jpg

Sanders McNew

05-10-2009, 07:27

Okay, here's part of the family: My
two Tele Rolleiflexes, my Rolleiflex
3.5E, and my Voigtlander Superb.
Not pictured: the Rolleiflex 2.8C
(which shot the photograph), the
Rolleiflex T (acquired afterward),
and the Rolleiflex 2.8E (in my wife's
camera bag in North Carolina when
I shot this).

I guess you could say we're a Rolleifamily. :-)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2449218594_647874fa5b_o.jpg

Oh, and another self-portrait, shot
with the 2.8C a week or so ago:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3496506335_382c6cab6c_o.jpg

ChrisN

05-10-2009, 10:05

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69626&d=1241910403

Way

05-11-2009, 01:38

edodo

05-11-2009, 06:22

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68553&d=1238001887
I just got my Luigis strap but won't show it to stop the GAS!

ChrisN

05-12-2009, 00:49

Nice Mamiya Chris! I purchased a C330 from a fellow RFF and it is a very cool camera. In some ways I like it better than my Rollei 2.8f. The bellows is great to have - I just need a couple more lenses.

Thanks Way, they are an impressive camera. I find the handling a little awkward, learning where I can put my fingers and where I can't. And yes, a 55mm and a 180mm would round out the kit nicely! :)

Darkhorse

05-13-2009, 14:03

Just arrived in the mail today!

http://formerairline.com/wp-content/gallery/random-stuff/autocord.jpg

historicist

05-13-2009, 14:40

I can't believe I haven't posted in this thread already - I had to go through again just to check!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2274531912_e3edc23f91.jpg
2.8F

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2180405061_674bafb207.jpg
3.5F

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2273738059_e80be221f1.jpg
Yashica Mat 124G

ronnies

05-19-2009, 13:29

My newest acqusition and first TLR.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2158/3534886247_028ddea09f.jpg

Rolleicord Va, Type 2. This camera is older than me but in better condition. ;)

Ronnie

kansas_parker

05-24-2009, 17:05

Here is my Minoltaflex III. Unfortunately I can't find too much info on these cameras.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3560351515_4d487aa349.jpg?v=0

naruto

05-24-2009, 17:12

Mamiya C33 with the 80mm/2.8 Sekor Lens.
CLA'd April 2009.

http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/87957/Camera_Pics/DSCF2299.jpg

JeffGreene

05-24-2009, 19:14

My 330F

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Dunk

05-27-2009, 11:01

Saw this Mk I Rollei 2.8F c.1961 advertised couple of days ago as "Exc- " and decided to take a chance on it ... glad I did as it is a great user camera and apart from the depth of field indicator not functioning everything else is working fine ... shutter seems ok and lenses are not scratched. Was a bargain price too.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/kirkwoodpix/DSCF1677.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/kirkwoodpix/DSCF1674.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/kirkwoodpix/DSCF1663.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/kirkwoodpix/DSCF1672.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/kirkwoodpix/DSCF1667.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/kirkwoodpix/DSCF1675.jpg

Looking forward to using it as soon as I can source a lens hood.

Cheers

dunk

raid

05-27-2009, 11:21

Krosya

06-07-2009, 13:16

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/krosya/cameras/IMG_0067.jpg

Mudman

06-07-2009, 13:25

My new to me rolleiflex - $40 at a junk shop. $80 later on a CLA and it's in great shape.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/taylor210eman/_IGP8230.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/taylor210eman/_IGP8228.jpg

Mr_Flibble

06-09-2009, 12:26

Arrived in the mail today, one Rolleicord 1a Type 2

http://www.flibweb.nl/flibweb/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/rolleicord.jpg

Gave the shutter a naphtha flush which brought its speeds back on track. Gave the triotar a clean, but it looks a little hazy.
Now all I need is a new strap and a way to restore the leatherette.

shadowfox

06-09-2009, 13:07

Too much Rolleis, not enough of the cheap ones... ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3598272179_f17efa66fe_o.jpg

Pictures and more here (http://nextcoder.net/zuikography/?p=49).

Allan Reade

06-09-2009, 13:54

Hi Will,

Love the cold shoe slave for the flash on your Ricohflex. Another great camera for this thread.

Please keep these pictures coming.

Allan

kross

06-12-2009, 06:21

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3619618948_a96e18714e_o.jpg

Way

06-13-2009, 07:12

Sure makes the Mamiya look like a monster...

Gabriel M.A.

06-13-2009, 13:54

My one and only Rolleiflex, an Automat IV w/75mm f/3.5 Xenar lens. I've taken few, but many great images with it.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/979720767_17a83b0f3f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabrielma/979720767/)

Lflex

07-20-2009, 05:58

I found a cheap beater Rolliflex T and felt that I had to buy it as a memento of an era that definitively ended with the closure of Franke and Heideke (http://www.bjp-online.com/public/showPage.html?page=864695). The camera seems to work, but I will change the loose leatherette on the front and sides.
http://www.forloren.dk/weblog/uploaded_images/0006-773802.jpg

dazedgonebye

07-20-2009, 06:05

This was given to me by someone who didn't know what to do with it. Love when that happens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3634910464_8d810e29fa.jpg

Armoured

08-02-2009, 12:02

These pictures are ugly, but my Mamma Miya and what I call the Frankencord. Notice in the second picture that this appears to be a Rolleicord that somebody has grafted Nikon Aires TLR lenses onto. Works reasonably well, I'm going to try and give it some exercise in the coming weeks.

pauls52

08-03-2009, 21:22

I hate to be a nay-sayer or to bring disappointment to anyone but to me, your Frankencord looks more like an Aires Reflex with a Rolleicord nameplate. I hasten to add that as much as I would like to be, I am no expert on Rolleis. It may be that there are other identifying marks, however, the photos I have looked at indicate that the closesest Rollei relative is the III model. However that has the shutter release and flash sockets reversed. The hood also does not appear correct - closer to the II model. On the other hand, the Frankencord is almost identical to a photo I have of an Aries Reflex except that has two sockets (X and M). The more basic Airesflex has a single socket and the body looks the same except for the lenses.

Armoured

08-06-2009, 04:51

hans voralberg

08-06-2009, 06:59

My Mamiyaflex C2, my first and still fav TLR, I never get on with Yashicas nor the newer Mamiya C330s which I also have, still looking a affordable Rolleiflex!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3795509708_f9e080b7d4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3795509286_0658f69633.jpg

Lflex

08-06-2009, 10:30

http://www.forloren.dk/weblog/uploaded_images/DSC03276-756195.JPG

Just got the Rolleiflex T with a Xenar yesterday and I am very happy:).

filmfan

09-02-2009, 04:08

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3879615835_27619de862.jpg

Sanders McNew

09-02-2009, 04:13

My first Rolleiflex, and still
my traveling companion, in
the loo of a rolling train
somewhere in New Jersey.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3851657083_cf8a194ef8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandersnyc/3851657083/)

Krosya

09-02-2009, 04:24

My TLR-SLR combo from the same Kowa family:
http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/krosya/cameras/IMG_0075.jpg

FallisPhoto

09-02-2009, 04:53

First, the Ciroflex: This was cobbled together from the rusted remains of three different $5 and $10 junkers I found on ebay. Yes, rusted; the Ciroflex is mainly made out of steel. This was my very first attempt at restoration and I made a few mistakes.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/ciroflex.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

A few years and a lot of cameras later, here's my Yashica A restoration -- just about perfect:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_0229.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

chris00nj

09-02-2009, 04:54

My first and only medium format camera, a Rolleiflex Automat MW-EVS K4B.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3879609050_6d7af95a81.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3879608986_91432d10e8.jpg

Al Kaplan

09-02-2009, 05:17

I just noticed that Lflex has a Rolleiflex T with a Xenar lens! I thought that all the T's had Tessar lenses.

http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com

Sanders McNew

09-02-2009, 05:19

I just noticed that Lflex has a Rolleiflex T with a Xenar lens!
I thought that all the T's had Tessar lenses.

The very last run of Ts (whiteface models) had
Xenars from Schneider because Zeiss stopped
supplying camera lenses to F+H. I too have a
T from this run with a Xenar.

Spavinaw

09-10-2009, 19:03

Re: Armored's Frankenchord. No need to speculate. Under the lower lens it says "AIRES CAMERA".

Anyway, to stay on this Aires subject, I have a Sears Tower TLR by Aires and I noticed that in the picture of the Rollei Automat IV posted by Gabrel M. A. there is a latch where the back is hinged. This looks exactly like my camera. Also, behind the knobs that you pull out to change the film there are circular plates attached to the body with three screws each. These look exactly like my camera right down to the orientation of the screws. Don't want to insult anyone's Rollei, but do you suppose they could have subcontracted this body out to Aires?

nikon_sam

09-10-2009, 21:11

This was given to me by someone who didn't know what to do with it. Love when that happens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3634910464_8d810e29fa.jpg

This is exactly what I have...I'm just borrowing Steve's posted photo...
Mine looks just as nice as his...I also have the back half of the camera case on mine...
I had to trade three camera bodies for mine and at the time I thought I gave up too much but as of lately I know I got the better of the deal...
I always look forward to printing with the negs this camera produces...:D

mrisney

09-15-2009, 18:24

I quite like the Mamiya TLR cameras. Anachronistic in this era of digital, but the lenses are very sharp, combined with Portra 120 film, I would be hard pressed to create the images that I manage to capture with this camera - digitally, my scan files are 45-60 mb each! Purchased on EBay for $150, I added a Beattie split screen, which dramatically improved the light from the waist level finder, added the grip, and with the Voigtlander meter, I have a fairly functional medium format camera. The nice thing about Mamiya TLR's, are their bellows, eliminating the need for extension tubes for close up or macro work. This and my Mamiya 6, are the perfect match for 120 film cameras and satisfy that format completely. I have reduced my gear down to 5 cameras this year and this one is definitely a keeper.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3924926634_da04eaf5bf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrisney/3924926634/)

lightshot

09-15-2009, 19:00

I haven't figured out how to post pics on here yet, but you can see my Yashicamat 124 in my avatar. I really love that camera! :D

jackbaty

09-15-2009, 19:32

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3812675891_c50186a3fc.jpg

hanskerensky

09-29-2009, 10:12

Ah, talking about the Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex, here is my beauty (the 1b to the right) and the beast (1a to the left).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3622097390_60a3cf2f00.jpg

Ron (Netherlands)

09-29-2009, 10:17

Once I owned the Favorit Top model of the Ikoflexes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2500118546_8ab6bab1b7.jpg

rocksteady

09-29-2009, 16:21

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/p-nor/extra%20junk/voigtlandertlr.jpg

My "new" 3 dollar Brillant. I've yet to use it, maybe it's just a paperweight.

Paul

Steve Karr

09-29-2009, 16:33

Feel'in Sexy ....

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1732/rollei.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/rollei.jpg/)

Allan Reade

09-29-2009, 16:44

Rocksteady

Please post some pictures if you decide not to use the Brillant as a paperweight :-)

Allan

rocksteady

09-29-2009, 17:17

Rocksteady

Please post some pictures if you decide not to use the Brillant as a paperweight :-)

Allan

Will do! :cool:

Paul

diyosa

10-05-2009, 10:02

I happened upon this forum in a google search and thought this thread might be a good place to start posting. Trying to take in as much medium format, film, tlr, rolleiflex, mamiya information that my brain can possibly hold. I'm new to film photography but completely and totally in love.

It started for me with a Mamiya C33 and 80mm lens: Photos taken with it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/diyosa/sets/72157619075739001/
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/diyosa/sets/72157619075739001/) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3580799106_1d1f1c3140.jpg

and not long after I scored this Rolleiflex 3.5f that makes my heart sing. Photos with the rollei: http://www.flickr.com/photos/diyosa/sets/72157621699343827/
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/diyosa/sets/72157621699343827/) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3940972561_dc845f6916.jpg

Merelyok

10-05-2009, 10:15

Beautiful cameras diyosa...im sure you'll have plenty of fun with either...

cheers! And come to RFF..

Allan Reade

10-05-2009, 12:26

Welcome diyosa.
Please post more photos now you've found this forum :-). I have a C3 myself.

johnny9fingers

10-08-2009, 16:46

This Rolleiflex Automat arrived in the mail today, she's a beauty...

Merelyok

10-10-2009, 19:16

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3998912762_9b86ff0323_o.jpg
Beauty and the Beast!

acheyj

10-11-2009, 05:44

Shame on you ! Calling a Rollie a beast.

ron

Merelyok

10-11-2009, 06:12

Shame on you ! Calling a Rollie a beast.

ron

Best and the beauty then....?

:)

lordmint

10-12-2009, 22:24

This would be my first post here.. visited this forum before I made my Yashica purchase.. still on my first roll, but im loving it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4005183404_0ec2495054_o.jpg

GoneSavage

10-12-2009, 22:34

http://nolocus.tumblr.com/photo/1280/142373666/1/h4zk7dZUppy5tpbzre9znNPd

Glad to see the C330 has company!

pakeha

10-12-2009, 22:48

Autocord, and you will need to either tilt screen to left or head to right to veiw:D

lost the chiyoko badge sometime this week, oh well too bad

Uncle Bill

10-13-2009, 11:56

The Rollei I am playing with until I get my series E for Christmas (or my brother comes to get it back, whichever comes first).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3963880032_1c6b435e36.jpg

hanskerensky

10-17-2009, 11:54

PRINCE JUNIOR, a Japanese 6x6 TLR from the fifthies.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/4017279134_8ac5ba3f8f.jpg

jeanba3000

10-17-2009, 15:55

Hi !

My little family :

http://jeanba3000.free.fr/rolleiflex.jpg
MiniDigi, '57 Baby grey with Rolleilux, '63 Baby black, Wide, 2,8F, Tele
in front : two japanese miniature toys

I started photography 16 years ago during my graphic design school with a Lubitel 166, then a Mamiya C330 I sold for a Rollei 6008. I bought my first Rollei TLR in 2005 for a travel in Gabon because I thought my 6008 would be too heavy, too fragile and too electricity dependant, and later I had the chance to buy the Wide and Tele for a bargain price…

I also collected 127 TLR, Rollei's pre/post war and Yashica's (all models in all colors, cute), but I sold them except the two above because I wasn't using them.

piernik

10-21-2009, 06:57

START 66,
1967-1970

Polish TLR camera,

http://i34.tinypic.com/e9g6yo.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/mj0nly.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/jk9kp0.jpg

more info wiki (http://translate.google.pl/translate?prev=hp&hl=pl&js=y&u=http%3A%2F%2Fpl.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FStart_66&sl=pl&tl=en&history_state0=&swap=1&swap=1).

Ronald_H

10-21-2009, 08:58

Not to worry, I make pictures with it too... and very fine ones at that!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3992865507_10ee2b17d0_o.jpg

Allan Reade

10-21-2009, 16:09

Piernik, the camera looks to be in very good condition for it's age. Does the lensboard extend out on a bellows? Please can you post some pictures shot with it.

PatrickT

10-24-2009, 12:27

Here's my Rollei...a T model perhaps?

http://www.pbase.com/weezintrumpeteer/image/57806289.jpg

Jerevan

10-24-2009, 21:55

PatrickT,

Yep, it's a model T (without the leather cover on the front, it seems).

lamch

11-11-2009, 18:35

hi there!

here come my Rolleiflex E2 f2.8. What a shame I bought it 8 years ago but only become to frequently use it this year. Will definitely use it more (together with my newly acquired E3 f3.5 :p)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3839171061_16883d398b.jpg

shadowfox

11-12-2009, 13:41

The other *cord and *flex TLR's :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4055437927_69e50c9c6e_o.jpg

Sonny Boy Havidson

11-14-2009, 11:19

Here are mines':

http://35mm-compact.com/album/albums/userpics/10201/France-Allemagne_3.JPG

A Rolleiflex T (Germany) on the left and a Semflex Semi-Oto (France) on the right. Both great cameras. The Rollei is sharper but the Semflex has better greys (in a Leica feel according to me) and the Rollei needed repair (not the case of the French counterpart).

I still have not decided which one I will sell.

nksyoon

11-14-2009, 12:47

2.8F, recently converted for 220.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3784293951_e2a3b2d3d1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3784293507_481156c561.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/4047011136_5dffcfc6a8.jpg

Mablo

11-14-2009, 13:00

The other *cord and *flex TLR's :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4055437927_69e50c9c6e_o.jpg

Such a beautiful Diacord! The Riken lens is so unbelievably sharp. I had always wanted an Autocord but when I took my first roll with Diacord I knew I would need no other TLR.

The Ricohflex is unknown in Europe, I guess, but it seems very interesting.

shadowfox

11-16-2009, 08:27

Such a beautiful Diacord! The Riken lens is so unbelievably sharp. I had always wanted an Autocord but when I took my first roll with Diacord I knew I would need no other TLR.

The Ricohflex is unknown in Europe, I guess, but it seems very interesting.

The Super Ricohflex is small and light. That alone makes it very useful. Add to it the fact that it takes sharp pictures. The corner sharpness is way less than the Diacord, but at the center, the Ricohflex is no slouch. For certain subjects, it creates a lovely effect.

That's why I have both. :D

Mr_Flibble

11-26-2009, 08:49

New Toy! New Toy! I say new, but I have a feeling it's been around the block a few times

http://www.flibweb.nl/flibweb/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/rollei01.jpg

Krosya

12-26-2009, 08:40

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/krosya/cameras/VoigtSuperb1.jpg

Wuddy

12-26-2009, 11:02

Here is my new Rolleiflex 2.8E with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar lens.

Best regards
Michael

http://www.balimero.com/rff/IMG_0781.jpg

Vince Lupo

12-28-2009, 02:23

The Kit -- Contaflex TLR w/50mm f/2 Sonnar, 28mm f/8 Tessar and viewfinder, 85mm f/2 Sonnar, 135mm f/4 Sonnar, fitted case, Proxar close-up lenses (for 50mm lens), filters, hoods, caps, lens pouches, copy of instruction manual.

If anyone knows of the 35/2.8 Biogon with viewfinder, I'm looking for one!

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/VinceLupo/ContaflexKit.jpg

bryanlc

12-29-2009, 16:01

Just got her back from Harry Fleenor in Manhattan Beach Ca. Harry straitened out the front, rebuilt the shutter and transport, then installed a new screen. Really love the feel of her now.http://www.rolleirepairs.com/cla.htm
Harry (http://www.rolleirepairs.com/cla.htm)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v362/bryanlc/Misc/_C3_5038web.jpg

chioque

01-03-2010, 02:47

My 2.8f Planar

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4240535912_da18d1541e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mansuramir/4240535912/)

Datatw

01-03-2010, 03:35

Mamiya C330 Professional S
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sUkxqgmpCj4/S0BlnkLxdiI/AAAAAAAAAvc/9D8LRc57dlE/s800/DSCF7677.JPG

Mablo

01-03-2010, 06:08

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4240267541_d9bb8b8d3f.jpg

My semi-retired 'cord.

Mablo

01-03-2010, 06:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4241055780_2c602ba323_o.jpg

The one that took its place as my main user TLR. Both use Bay-1 filters and hoods etc.

Uncle Bill

01-03-2010, 07:40

A Christmas present, my new Rolleiflex 3.5 E with the 75 f3.5 Zeiss Planar lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4220010450_9f2cefddfc.jpg

edodo

01-07-2010, 11:29

Old camera...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=75941&stc=1&d=1262896118

Speedex62

01-09-2010, 16:27

Still trying to pick a favorite.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/spennington/TrioMono.jpg

Pickett Wilson

01-09-2010, 17:03

My humble but much loved Yashica A

http://39thframe.com/yashica_a.jpg

RAZOR

01-18-2010, 15:41

Koni Kowa

02-12-2010, 01:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3698415548_e60ccc03ed.jpg

2.8E Planar, now with Beattie. :)

PhilSeattle

02-13-2010, 11:35

Here's my Rolleicord II model 4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4282833751_313426794e_o.jpg
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4282833751_6a7d2c1968.jpg)

mediumformatpho

02-24-2010, 12:13

Have several, but this is definitely favorite - C330S w/180 Super and chimney finder. If you can't take a sharp photo with this thing you need an eye exam :-)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1190/533398371_b253c6a55d.jpg

bolas

02-24-2010, 13:02

My beauties:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4382129835_b5d3d13aff_o.jpg

lamch

03-04-2010, 03:11

hi guys,

my Rolleiflex E3 f3.5 with Gitzo G0540 :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4398785660_5e535f09de.jpg

rolleistef

03-04-2010, 10:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3698415548_e60ccc03ed.jpg

2.8E Planar, now with Beattie. :)

Who's Beattie? :D

Koni Kowa

03-04-2010, 11:14

It's the nickname of my focusing screen. I love her. :D

Dan Grisez

03-04-2010, 11:27

My Yashica A

http://grisez1.smugmug.com/Photography/Yashica-A-Test/IMG4614/304313537_3fbWk-L.jpg

Stravinsky

03-04-2010, 13:08

My Yashica A

Nice!! I'm waiting one myself from ebay. How do you like it? Is the manual winding a trouble for you?

Thank you,

Dan Grisez

03-04-2010, 15:27

roundg

03-09-2010, 22:14

Koni Kowa

03-10-2010, 02:41

Really beautiful indeed. Is it used sometimes, or does it stay in its case ?

Stravinsky

03-12-2010, 13:26

I really like the "A". The manual winding takes a little more patience so you don't go into or past the next frame, but it's no trouble. The Yashimar lens gets a bad rap compared to the Yashinon and Yashikor lenses, but it really is pretty sharp. Good luck with yours! You're gonna like it! :D

Thank you! It arrived today. I spent some time cleaning but so far so good. The first Ilford FP4 is on, we will see!

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1914/cimg4039.jpg

robbeiflex

03-12-2010, 13:33

Rolleiflex 2.8c Planar

...and enjoying it very much! :D

Magnus-B

03-13-2010, 07:52

Well, we can't all be Rolleiflexes...
Ensign Ful-Vue.
:)

Magnus-B

03-13-2010, 07:57

Ok, the Ful-vue is cute but this is the jewel
Rolleiflex 3.5E
:D

Sanders McNew

03-13-2010, 07:59

Well, we can't all be Rolleiflexes...
Ensign Ful-Vue.
:)

Okay, I confess to Ful-Vue lust. I want one!

Ljós

03-13-2010, 08:44

The Ful-Vue is sweet. You feel tempted to say: "Eat your porridge, my dear, and some day you'll be a grown Rolleiflex, too!" :-)

Proteus617

03-13-2010, 09:05

Okay, I confess to Ful-Vue lust. I want one!

Ditto. Got any photos from the Ful-Vue you would like to share?

Vince Lupo

03-13-2010, 10:58

Really beautiful indeed. Is it used sometimes, or does it stay in its case ?

Sorry for the delay in replying. Oh yes, it sure does get used -- I actually took it to Vienna in December, and picked up that 85/2 lens from Leicashop.

It is a great camera - my favourite, in fact - and it is truly a joy to use.

Here is the Contaflex TLR thread I started. I think I need to add some more photos to this thread!

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58956