I found the TeleRollei too awkward and heavy to enjoy.. 🙁
I have two of these cameras -- they are
fantastic for portraiture. If you actually
hold one in your hand, you'll find that F+H
anticipated the changed center of gravity
caused by the longer lens standards --
they lengthened the back release tab and
sculpted it so you can balance the camera
on your index finger when you shoot it
handheld. The redesign is ingenious and
makes handholding the camera a breeze.
Here are some portraits I shot handheld
with the Tele:
Tele-Rolleiflex is built on the same platform as the 2.8F, it is tight for portrait shot as there is limited focus travel for the Sonnar 135/4 lenses. Using a rolleinar 0.35, which is specifically built for Tele-Rolleiflex, helps to shoot tight portrait shot.
And you can get even closer by mounting a
stock Bay III Rolleinar 1 on top of that 0.35
Tele Rolleinar, for shots like this (handheld):
These are brilliant cameras if you can find one.