Whats the difference between a Ricohflex TLR,and aRicoh Diacord,

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

How can you tell them apart?I've seen a few Ricohflexes on Ebay,but not specifically a Diacord.Is the latter clearly different?

Brian

[Todd.Hanz]

Not sure about the differences but, I have a Ricohflex Dia L, it has the lever focus vs. the knob focus that alot of TLR's have. The lens is "wicked" good, the body is heavy and well built, you won't go wrong with one of these, it's a sleeper when it comes to TLR's so you can usually get one at a decent price.

a few samples at my blog:

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/155939

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/157092

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/156267

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/156665

Todd

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

Originally Posted by Todd.Hanz

Not sure about the differences but, I have a Ricohflex Dia L, it has the lever focus vs. the knob focus that alot of TLR's have. The lens is "wicked" good, the body is heavy and well built, you won't go wrong with one of these, it's a sleeper when it comes to TLR's so you can usually get one at a decent price.

a few samples at my blog:

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/155939

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/157092

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/156267

http://apeture.my-expressions.com/ar...9239132/156665

Todd

Todd,
Thanks for the advice and comments.
Those are tremendous photos,a great advert for the camera,not to mention the taker!
Brian.

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

Originally Posted by greyhoundman

Here is a site with a little info.

http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/ricoh.htm

Dave,
Thanks for the link,it helps a lot.
Cheers,
Brian.
PS.Got the first roll from the R/Cord back today.Twelve prints out of twelve,which is ok.for me first time out.Some lovely pics,with just a couple a little out of focus.Thanks again for a great little camera!

[KoNickon]

What I call the "true" Ricohflex had lenses that focused together by means of meshed gearing, which was visible at the base of the lenses. The lenses on these were three element, I think, and the camera was not of as good quality as the Diacord.

Now, I happen to have a camera that says "Ricohflex" but it's otherwise identical to a Diacord G (the unmetered version), with the Tessar design Rikenon lens and the very handy focusing levers. So you might well find one of those; that sounds like what Todd.Hanz has also (though his has a meter). I guess Ricoh started calling them Diacords only later, so Ricohflex was at one time the name they gave all their TLRs.

[Ash]

Already moving onto Ricoh, and so soon after the Rollei??

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

Originally Posted by Ash

Already moving onto Ricoh, and so soon after the Rollei??

Hi Ash---- 61 is a dangerous age !!!!

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

Originally Posted by SCOTFORTHLAD

Hi Ash---- 61 is a dangerous age !!!!

Thanks everyone for all the comments.

However with UK prices for medium format processing(around 10.00pounds for 12 prints at 5x5,and 15.00 for scanning to a CD),I must be nuts for even contemplating buying and using aTLR,or any other medium format camera!

Cheers,
Brian.

[Stephanie Brim]

Now Todd can make me want things just as much as Brian did.

Well...anyone want a broken Meopta so that I can pick up one of these things?

[Stephanie Brim]

Yeah, BTW: Rollei TLRs, especially the Rolleicords, are nice cameras. They can be had for relatively low prices now if you look at the right times. If you're looking for a Vb, though, like I am, it seems they all sell for about $400.

[Flyfisher Tom]

The Diacord is essentially the equivalent quality of a Rolleicord and Autocord, for at least 1/2 to a 1/3 of the price. The lens on this camera, as Todd has noted, is exceptional and the equal of the Xenar.

[Ash]

Just develop your own, it'll work out much cheaper.

My b&w costs me pennies


I'll be buying a C-41 kit when I can afford it, then that means low cost colour as well...


You know you want to!



I got sick of sending away for processing after ONE film. Jessops "yea yea 10 days" more like 2 weeks or so, and a set of tiny little prints not even worth the paper they were printed on. They even stuck stickers like "warning double exposure" all over it when the effects were clearly deliberate.

Never again have they got money off me!

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

That would certainly be the answer,but I would need a scanner capable of handling the film,and having read the various threads detailing file sizes,compressing files,dpi, etc.etc.it all seems a bit technical.I can manage scanning prints on my basic scanner,but not so sure about doing film