Rolleiflex 2.8D + pistol grip

[agricola]

I purchased the pistol grip a while ago for the 2.8D but I have not used it yet. when fitted to the base of the camera it has a distinct kink off to one side.

I would be grateful of anyone with some experience could tell me just how it is best handled?

I had imagined that it might make for much quicker handling, but maybe not.

Is there a site with pics of how it is used?

many thanks

 

[sreed2006]

One tip I've read here on RFF: when using the pistol grip on the Rolleiflex, instead of winding the film with your right hand, just rotate the camera and grip counter-clockwise so that you can use your left hand to wind the film. Then, rotate it back up, and your left hand is at the focus knob again.

 

[agricola]

neat! thank you.

 

[AgentX]

Personally, with TLRs, I find the pistol grips useful with a prism or the sportsfinder, but not with the waist-level finder.

 

[Dave Jenkins]

The pistol grip is great with the prism; pretty much useless with the waist-level screen.

 

[newspaperguy]

For the less affluent... the pistol grip works very well
with the original, distortion-free, eye-level finder.
That kink in the handle is so your wrist won't dislocate
as you bring your Rollei to eyebrow height.

 

[agricola]

Thanks Rick, Dave and AgentX

I had acquired the thing hoping that it would make street type shooting easier, but then I never got around to trying it out.

Maybe this weekend ... ?

Are there photos anywhere showing it in use?