OT: Looking for TLR - any suggestions

[fgianni]

For a very tight budget, just for trying out may I suggest a Lubitel 166? 20 to 30 dollars should get you one. Lens Industar with 75mm/4.5

They are actually quite cool cameras, only I find focusing a bit difficult.

 

[DougK]

They are actually quite cool cameras, only I find focusing a bit difficult.

Me too. I've gotten used to it, but it is a bit squinty. I'm half-tempted to make a proper ground glass for it, but that would take some of the fun out of using the camera 🙂. It's certainly a light camera to carry and has a much better lens than you would expect, wonderful camera for travel. Mine has taken very nice photos, although I always wonder if all 12 frames will come out or not. I still haven't ruled out user error on that score, as I tend to forget there is no double-exposure prevention.

 

[XAos]

.ti ot desu teg uoY .76BR ym evol I tub ,tey RLT ym evah t'nod I . gnivah era elpoep emos melborp eht ees t'nod yllaer I.

 

[fgianni]

.ti ot desu teg uoY .76BR ym evol I tub ,tey RLT ym evah t'nod I . gnivah era elpoep emos melborp eht ees t'nod yllaer I.

LMAO......................

 

[lido]

.ti ot desu teg uoY .76BR ym evol I tub ,tey RLT ym evah t'nod I . gnivah era elpoep emos melborp eht ees t'nod yllaer I.

This just made my day LOL.

 

[GeneW]

Hello,

Sorry to bring up the subject of TLR on RF based forum, but I've seen a lot of people talk about them. After looking through different posts here praising big negatives, I'd like to give it a try.

While looking on evil site, I found whole bunch of Rolleicords as well as Yashikas. Any of you have any experience with these, what would you recommend to someone on a tight budget?

Any input is appreciated.

If you're still looking, run, don't walk, over to sockeye's FS posting: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14949

Gene

 

[sockeyed]

Thanks, Gene!

 

[lido]

I'd love to Gene, thanks for letting me know, but it's way to much money for me. Sokeyed, good luck with the sale, I wish I could PM you with an offer.