Quite a big beast, and a very extreme lens! Sounds like just the thing to jog you out of the creative doldrums. And that's one of the best reasons to give in to GAS; anyone who says that "equipment doesn't matter" is full of beans!
Well said. Immortal words, even.Now I can walk out with an old Nikkor MF lens and take terrible pictures to my heart's content, without wasting a frame of film!
2023-11-18_08-25-40 by Tim Murphy, on Flickr
A 120mm f/5.6 for the Rollei 6006. KEH had it in "EX" condition at a fair price, which I dithered over, but then they did a 10% off promotion. To mis-quote Robert Palmer: What used to look good to me became "simply irresistible"!
Unfortunately, new batteries have been unavailable for a long time. However, Rolleiflex USA >The official US dealer of Rolleiflex Cameras and Lenses including the new Hy6 Mod2 and FX-N TLR< will do a rebuild for you with nimh cells if you have your own battery, but will not sell them otherwise. Your rebuild will need a new charger as well. Eric Hiss, the owner, is a wonderful and very knowledgeable man to deal with. He was extraordinarily patient and helpful when I contacted him about a rebuild and purchasing eyepiece diopters.Where do you buy batteries for the 6006? Are they available factory new?
I sold my 6008 because all 3 batteries died and I couldn’t find another. And I thought Rollei or F&H had gone under.Unfortunately, new batteries have been unavailable for a long time. However, Rolleiflex USA >The official US dealer of Rolleiflex Cameras and Lenses including the new Hy6 Mod2 and FX-N TLR< will do a rebuild for you with nimh cells if you have your own battery, but will not sell them otherwise. Your rebuild will need a new charger as well. Eric Hiss, the owner, is a wonderful and very knowledgeable man to deal with. He was extraordinarily patient and helpful when I contacted him about a rebuild and purchasing eyepiece diopters.
A warning: on eBay, there is a Canadian fellow selling replacement Lithium batteries for Rollei SLRS. According to Eric, they may work or they may blow out your electronics. He was emphatic in stating that I should not try using them, as he has seen the resulting damage in numerous cameras. It seems that they are a deal that looks too good to be true, because that's exactly the case. I trust Eric.
We just bought a condo.
I sold my 6008 because all 3 batteries died and I couldn’t find another. And I thought Rollei or F&H had gone under
i always worried about beautiful SLX and later Rolleis like this because of the battery situation. It's why I stuck with my old, mechanical Hassy 500CM. It's antediluvian with respect to features, but the lenses are great and it keeps on working.We just bought a condo.
I sold my 6008 because all 3 batteries died and I couldn’t find another. And I thought Rollei or F&H had gone under.
And the design is timeless! An absolute classic.i always worried about beautiful SLX and later Rolleis like this because of the battery situation. It's why I stuck with my old, mechanical Hassy 500CM. It's antediluvian with respect to features, but the lenses are great and it keeps on working.
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