Autocord Cures GAS

[rover]

I may not need a Rolleiflex

I just got my first rolls back from processing. This is now my favorite Rokkor.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roversworld/sets/72157629404086998/

 

[Lax Jought]

I've had GAS for one of these for a while now.

Would be funny if somebody came up with a digital back for it.

 

[River Dog]

That is a weird looking camera

 

[Lax Jought]

hah!

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[ruby.monkey]

I may not need a Rolleiflex

I'm not saying I don't believe you... but I don't believe you.

 

[rover]

I'm not saying I don't believe you... but I don't believe you.

Ha!!!

The lack of funds will help me too.

 

[KoNickon]

What is that, a commercial iron? Or an instrument of torture?

I agree -- you don't "need" a Rolleiflex based on that. Nice cameras.

 

[FrankS]

Everyone needs a rolleicord or 'flex. Come on, I know that, and you know it too!

 

[Keith]

The late Al Kaplan was an Autocord fan and owner ... that's good enough for me!

Nice pic.

 

[rover]

What is that, a commercial iron? Or an instrument of torture?

I agree -- you don't "need" a Rolleiflex based on that. Nice cameras.

I bet it could hurt quite a bit.

 

[rover]

Everyone needs a rolleicord or 'flex. Come on, I know that, and you know it too!

No need at all for a 'cord since I have this Autocord. I will try to not look at any images from a 2.8 'flex though, I do have my weak moments.

 

[Dan Daniel]

For the tessaar-type lenses, the Rokkor is great. And the Autocord's design and ergonomics are wonderful. I recently used my Autocord on a project because I had fears about taking my Rolleiflex 2.8C into an environment, and I have no regrets. Smooth with just enough bite to make things stand out. As your shots show.

 

[PMCC]

I will try to not look at any images from a 2.8 'flex though, I do have my weak moments.

Be advised, the Autocord is a known gateway camera to the Rolleiflex. It's a slippery slope.

 

[Trius]

The thread title is wrong. If I had an Autocord, I still wouldn't have a Zuiko 50/1.2. Or 40/2.

 

[MCTuomey]

Go Green!


Minolta Autocord RG v2-001-Web by Mike Tuomey, on Flickr

 

[Ezzie]

I agree on the colour. Though I've no experience with the camera. I have a Flexaret that shares the same lens formula and focuing mechanism. But I really prefer the ergonimics of the Kalloflex (also Tessar formula).


Two tone Kallo by Eirik0304, on Flickr

But neither is a substitiute for a big 'flex. The feeling of quality and the results the Planar (or Xenotar) can attain are just something else.

So why do I still feel like I need an Autocord, a Ricohflex, a Walzflex, a ...flex?