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Mr_Flibble said:
The latest addition to my collection:

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Build-it-yourself Recesky 35mm TLR, with handmade strap

I'm so proud 😉
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Awesome! - How did the assembly go? I plan on purchasing one.
 
p.giannakis said:
Very nice pics, i didnt know that Nikon produced lenses for TLR's.
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Thank you! The story goes that when Nikon planned their first own camera, they developed a Nikon TLR called the Nikoflex and a model for their first rangefinder, the Nikon I. As we all know, Nikon I went into production, and the Nikoflex thus got scrapped.

Some years later the Aires company bought Nikkor-lenses (and also Zuiko-lenses from Olympus!) for some of their TLR models, but it's rather rare – and they are not the same lenses planned for the Nikoflex. Unique and with good performance, it's fun to own one though. 🙂

je2a3 said:
Very nice TLR, congrats!
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Thanks!
 
jwicaksana said:
^ Wow! Wow wow wow wow!
Did I say wow? Hahaha..
Cool family you got there 😀
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Thank you Jonathan... From your nick, I assume you are Indonesian, right? If you are, Salam Kenal. 🙂

A little word of advice, Rolleiflex is soooooo additive! You fascinated about it, you bought one, you admire it and you shoot some nice pics with it. And from one you got yourself another one. And after sometimes before you know it, you'll end up with 5 and still wanting more... :bang:

LOL...
 
driver said:
Awesome! - How did the assembly go? I plan on purchasing one.
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Sorry, I missed this post.

It turned out pretty easy to assemble. I had a bit of trouble with the shutter as some photos in the instructions are on the dark side. There's also some contradiction in the text and images concerning lens construction, but nothing that's not easily figured out. Mine came with a clear focus screen instead of a 'ground glass' look. I solved this by taping a bit of negative sleeve to the focus screen.
It took me a little longer then the prescribed hour, because of some improvements I made. This included adding mat paint to the inside of the 'camera obscura' area to prevent light scattering onto the film.

The film advance indicator sprocket will slip a bit, but keeping a little pressure on the door while winding helps.
And you can still get the occasional light leak from somewhere around the door or the mirror housing.

For $11 and free shipping from Hong Kong, I'm not complaining.😉

Here are the results from the first roll
 
shine said:
Thank you Jonathan... From your nick, I assume you are Indonesian, right? If you are, Salam Kenal. 🙂

A little word of advice, Rolleiflex is soooooo additive! You fascinated about it, you bought one, you admire it and you shoot some nice pics with it. And from one you got yourself another one. And after sometimes before you know it, you'll end up with 5 and still wanting more... :bang:

LOL...
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I am Indonesian, yes. Salam kenal! 😀
I am based in Jakarta. Are you Indonesian or currently living in Indonesia, Mr. Eden?
I can't sleep, I'm picking up my first TLR, a Rolleicord III from the post office tomorrow!
 
jwicaksana said:
I am Indonesian, yes. Salam kenal! 😀
I am based in Jakarta. Are you Indonesian or currently living in Indonesia, Mr. Eden?
I can't sleep, I'm picking up my first TLR, a Rolleicord III from the post office tomorrow!
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Ya, saya tinggal di Tangerang... 🙂

Panggil aja Iric, jangan mister-2an... 😀

Naturally... I can feel your anxiety... 🙂 Rollei is beautiful and I wish you all the best and hope your Rolleicord arrive safe and sound. I most importantly, the post office do not give you a hard time. (You know what I mean... 😀)

I just finished a photoshoot using my 'flex 2.8C & F yesterday and very excited to see the results.... 🙂

P.S. Don't forget to post some photos of your beauties... 🙂
 
shine said:
Ya, saya tinggal di Tangerang... 🙂

Panggil aja Iric, jangan mister-2an... 😀

Naturally... I can feel your anxiety... 🙂 Rollei is beautiful and I wish you all the best and hope your Rolleicord arrive safe and sound. I most importantly, the post office do not give you a hard time. (You know what I mean... 😀)

I just finished a photoshoot using my 'flex 2.8C & F yesterday and very excited to see the results.... 🙂

P.S. Don't forget to post some photos of your beauties... 🙂
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Haha thanks for the wishes, Iric.
From previous experiences, the goods arrived safe and sound, but I will tell you guys about this particular one, and I sure will post some of her photos. 😀
 
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