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Wexford, now after a month of ownership, how do you get on with this camera in real usage, and have you got other TLRs with fancier focus (lever/slider or knob) to compare with? I am considering these gear-focused Ricohs (and similar) for a backup/knockabout TLR, but not sure I could get used to the ergonomics, compared to my Rolleiflex (a 2.8E) and Mamiya C330. There's certainly less to go wrong with the thing though.
--Dave
--Dave
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k__43
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Rolleiflex 3.5 E Planar - amazing lens! I had an Automat and various Tessar & Xenotar Rolleicords before, that Planar is just super good.
My Flex loves the sun. by Kay K, on Flickr
Untitled by Kay K, on Flickr
My Flex loves the sun. by Kay K, on FlickrUntitled by Kay K, on Flickr
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Battered and beautiful. This one should be a good user. Worn and tattered, but smooth as silk where it counts.
Rolleiflex K4B2 by Mike Novak, on Flickr
Rolleiflex K4B2 by Mike Novak, on Flickr
Ron (Netherlands)
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Indeed a great collection! 2 x Rollei III and 2 x Rollei V ?
B.t.w. this one is from a friend of mine and has two weeks ago been stolen out of his car in Miami (Va with serial 1937724):
FLG_6210 by Frank Osten, on Flickr
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Ia, IIc, IIe, III, and two V. None of them are quite as pretty as your friend's is, I hope that he is able to recover it.Indeed a great collection! 2 x Rollei III and 2 x Rollei V ?
B.t.w. this one is from a friend of mine and has two weeks ago been stolen out of his car in Miami (Va with serial 1937724):
FLG_6210 by Frank Osten, on Flickr
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Ron (Netherlands)
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Indeed he had a looker - it was stolen the day before he had to finish his holiday of a 4-weeks tour in the states and had to flew back to The Netherlands. He is more sad about all the films that were stolen too - he shot several b&w rolls in New York since he wanted the feel of Vivian Maier and he shot some in Savannah Georgia. The Rolleicord was a family piece...:bang:
B.t.w. I like your 4KA - its the camera that gave Vivian Maier her mostly now known pictures. Always wanted to buy one, but they are hard to find in a reasonable state.
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I had actually located the K4A for a friend who wanted a Rolleiflex. He decided that it was not right for him, and I happily bought it from him. It filled a gap in my collection, and it is probably the nicest one in my collection.
At least until that 2.8C that I bought yesterday is delivered.
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maxmadco
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Wow, impressive collection. I only have one (so far)
miragem5
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And there is no known cure I keep thinking I should reduce my little collection but I love them all
Circle of friends by steveod2007, on Flickr
Circle of friends by steveod2007, on Flickr
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What a pretty flower.
Ron (Netherlands)
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Lovely camera. Was once my first Rolleiflex - bought as a student from a pro
but later on I wanted the - then wonderful - Canon A1 - so had to sell it for money - but after some years got back into 120....best all time film format IMHO
Here's a picture of my first baby...with a taking lens full of cleaning marks:
Rolleiflex 2.8C - TLR of 1952 by Ron (Netherlands), on Flickr
