Dec 29, 2000 · The Rollei can take 35mm slides as well with a accessory condensor. The third projector is the Hasselblad PCP 80, and I dont have to say more than it is 8000 DM with a 150/3,5 lens. Personally, I will go for the Rollei with the Apogon-lens (2425 DM + 1399 DM for lens), I will trust that Rollei´s best lens would not dissapoint me.

Feb 16, 2001 · Both, Rollei and Hasselblad offer a number of lens choices, for different photographic purposes, including architecture, landscape, portrait, macro, and fast people/street photography. Including EL lenses Rollei for example has 3 80ies, 1 90mm, 1 110mm, 2 120mm, 3 150mm, 1 180mm, and 2 zooms in that range.

Feb 8, 2006 · If your Rollei 35 work with a PX625 1,35 volt mercury battery, you can use a 1,55 silver oxide battery insert in an MR-9 adaptor sold by C.R.I.S. Camera Service. The MR-9 have a micro electronic circuit that reduce the voltage from 1,55 to …

Aug 16, 2001 · lengths. The viewfinder on the Rollei is just like the one on G2 but . there is no parallax correction for close up. <p> The flash of the Rollei unit is an odd unit and it is not TTL (incorrectly stated in the Rollei advertisement) but distance-based. But the prints and slides I got using the flash were all right on the . mark,...

Aug 7, 1998 · However, you should be able to get a beautiful, late 12/24 Rollei 2.8F Planar or Xenotar with removeable waist level finder for anywhere from $800 to $1800 used, depending on condition, how patient you are and whether you want to go through a well-known dealer or take your chances on an auction sale (such as eBay).

Jul 28, 2007 · keep in mind that the voigtlander branded VSL 1, 2, 3 cameras are the same as the rolleiflex SL, exactly the same, just different names on the cameras and lenses. i've not seen them in the US but did in Parisian pawnshops.

Apr 24, 2005 · With a bare Rollei, you hold and shoot with the right hand and focus with the left. To wind the film, you have to change hands. I found it advantageous to use a hand grip (and flash bracket) on the left, so I could support and focus with that hand. There are prisms for a Rollei, but eye-level work requires a hand grip.

Jul 25, 2008 · I'm not too familiar with the Rollei, so my post my be a little biased, but I would go with a Hasselblad for. sure. Lenses, backs, and other parts are readily available both new and used,and the cameras are serviced nearly. everywhere. Although the 500C/M is starting to age as well, the 503CWD is still in production, so it's safe to

Apr 26, 2004 · I think the Rollei 35 viewfinder might be a sealed unit, so it might not be serviceable by you. As far as opening the camera, no risk involved. Reassembly can be tricky, particularly the rewind lever. Otherwise, these aren't too difficult to service. I suggest that you find a repairman that has some knowledge of the Rollei 35.

Dec 11, 2007 · I talked to a German Rollei mechanic and he said that he wouldn?t . recommend the SE because of its spot metering. This spot metering system seems to be on a flexible board that is installed directly under the mirror. So each time it …