Forest_rain
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I've been lusting after a Rolleiflex recently, but It seems like the prices on eBay are rather high, maybe $200-300. I was also looking at Rolleicords, which I'm assuming would be cheaper, but I can't find one that's been tested. They seem to run maybe $150-200 on eBay.
Is there something I can find in the $100-150 range?
I have a Lubitel and it's absolute crap and I'd like to upgrade.
Some people have posted about Ikoflexes, which I assume are well made being Zeiss, but again I can't find a tested model.
There seem to be some other options - Welta made Reflekta (are these any good?), seem to be fairly cheap.
I'd like a German made model because I have mostly Japanese cameras and lenses and would like to try something different, and compare the functionality, but if I must, I would consider a Japanese made TLR if they are a really good value. I've heard Yashicas are considered reliable.
The reason I want a TLR is for the form factor and weight compared with an SLR, I was considering a folder because they are smaller but I've heard they sometimes don't hold up well with age. I would be willing to consider one if someone can recommend a good one. But I'm not good at doing my own repairs. A coupled rangefinder is a must, I can't do zone focusing.
Any suggestions?
Is there something I can find in the $100-150 range?
I have a Lubitel and it's absolute crap and I'd like to upgrade.
Some people have posted about Ikoflexes, which I assume are well made being Zeiss, but again I can't find a tested model.
There seem to be some other options - Welta made Reflekta (are these any good?), seem to be fairly cheap.
I'd like a German made model because I have mostly Japanese cameras and lenses and would like to try something different, and compare the functionality, but if I must, I would consider a Japanese made TLR if they are a really good value. I've heard Yashicas are considered reliable.
The reason I want a TLR is for the form factor and weight compared with an SLR, I was considering a folder because they are smaller but I've heard they sometimes don't hold up well with age. I would be willing to consider one if someone can recommend a good one. But I'm not good at doing my own repairs. A coupled rangefinder is a must, I can't do zone focusing.
Any suggestions?