Wayno
Well-known
raid
Dad Photographer
Chris,
Which serial numbers were given to the pre-war models?
My Automat has SN 1476xxx.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Mine's 710xxx so yours is probably postwar. I believe that all the prewar models had uncoated lenses and no flash sync, while all the postwar ones had flash sync and coated lenses......but I am not an expert on them so i may be wrong.
schun19
Newbie
a thousand thanks
a thousand thanks
man you guys are just overflowing with info! i don't even know where to start! haha. thanks so much for the information. i am considering the 3.5 as well now that you guys mention it. but this is great! its good know that there are people that know this much about somethin that someone like me could get some advice. thanks again!
a thousand thanks
man you guys are just overflowing with info! i don't even know where to start! haha. thanks so much for the information. i am considering the 3.5 as well now that you guys mention it. but this is great! its good know that there are people that know this much about somethin that someone like me could get some advice. thanks again!
raid
Dad Photographer
maddoc
... likes film again.
I wouldn't say that the Rolleiflex's Planar is "blowing" away the modern Planar of the Hasselblad. It's more like comparing a DR Summicron with an Summilux 50 ASPH, both lenses have their strong and weak points.
David Murphy
Veteran
I picked up a 2.8 Planar about a year ago locally for around $300. It needed to have the 1 sec speed fixed which dragged, but was otherwise excellent. I sold it hoping to find another bargain (which has not yet materialized!). I just bought a 3.5E Xenotar from a member here which has not arrived. I'm hoping that will be my "final" Rolleiflex TLR. I can say for sure that the 2.8 Planar model is one spectacularly built machine - more impressive than the Tessar or Triotar models. I don't know how I'll feel about the 3.5E Xenotar yet, but I'll report on that shortly.
I think you can find a 2.8 Planar for $400-600 if you take your time and wait. These cameras are in the class of the finest 35mm models from Nikon and Leica and if you have one those to sale, it can fund it, and leave you with a more balanced camera collection (that's my spin on GAS balancing).
I think you can find a 2.8 Planar for $400-600 if you take your time and wait. These cameras are in the class of the finest 35mm models from Nikon and Leica and if you have one those to sale, it can fund it, and leave you with a more balanced camera collection (that's my spin on GAS balancing).
David Murphy
Veteran
Raid, I'm facing the same problem. I'll probably take a Yashicamat 124 with me to France in June and maybe also Asia in August. I want a RF and an SLR with me too -- the OM-1 will probably get the nod for an SLR, since it's light, small, and capable -- that despite my obsession with my Nikon F (and all that revolves around Nikon F). Your old Leica IIIc may round out the rangefinder job since it's so easy to carry (it works just great by the way).
raid
Dad Photographer
David,
I am glad that you like the IIIc. It did not get used often enough by me, and therefore it had to go. All speeds are correct. Dean Williams made sure of it.
I will take a MF camera with me on my trip. This has been decided.
I am glad that you like the IIIc. It did not get used often enough by me, and therefore it had to go. All speeds are correct. Dean Williams made sure of it.
I will take a MF camera with me on my trip. This has been decided.
David Murphy
Veteran
Dean's a great guy to deal with if you guys don't know him. He hangs out on Nelson Foto Forum.
raid
Dad Photographer
I have decided to take with me the 2.8D with the Planar. I know it the best, and it has a great lens. It is now packed and there is time to change equipment again. If you have never used a Rolleiflex TLR with a 2.8 lens, you may have not yet seen what great lenses can do!
andrewaaa5
Member
Got mine at a Police Auction (lost or stolen goods) in Copenhagen, Denmark.
All the best...
All the best...
Belle
Established
I purchased two 2.8 F, Planar, Franke & Heidecke last year from ebay. One from a guy who got it from an estate sales (near mint), and the other from a guy who's mother was a photographer. Both cameras were well kept. Nevertheless, I took the cameras to Steve's Camera in L.A. for a complete CLA. I recommend CLA before you start shooting with your new Rolleiflex.
I can honestly tell you that I was blown-away by the sharpness, contrast, resolution (from scanning) from this camera. I used both cameras for my "People of Korea" and "People of Mexico" series. I've tried several different film but my favorite is Kodak 400 Portra VC at the moment.
I also recommend that you get a new Beattie Focusing Screen to significantly enhance your view and accuracy when photographing with this camera. In my opinion, it makes a big difference. Good luck!
I can honestly tell you that I was blown-away by the sharpness, contrast, resolution (from scanning) from this camera. I used both cameras for my "People of Korea" and "People of Mexico" series. I've tried several different film but my favorite is Kodak 400 Portra VC at the moment.
I also recommend that you get a new Beattie Focusing Screen to significantly enhance your view and accuracy when photographing with this camera. In my opinion, it makes a big difference. Good luck!
micromontenegro
Well-known
I have a bunch of R'flexes; it is my sister's fault, as she gave me a 3.5F that started it all... and I think the best bang for the buck to be had is the 2.8C: basically the same Planar lens you'll find in 2.8Fs costing at least three times the price.
