Hi Javier,
My main reasons for getting an F would be the simpler single zone (and probably
more reliable) Gossen meter and the removable hood…
I had an 2.8E Planar (1959) in the early 90s and it was definitely beginning
to show its age. My 3.5E (Xenotar) seems much more solid (or not as abused).
Jan
On Feb 21, 2017, at 8:05 PM, Javier Herraiz <javier.herraiz@xxxxxxx> wrote:
After many years as a silent subscriber of Rollei list I dare to write a post
looking for some advice.
I’m in the market for a Rolleiflex 2.8F. For financial reasons I’m looking
for a camera with a Xenotar lens, that I assume it can be bought cheaper than
those fitted with Planars. For the same reason I’m also looking for older
versions, dating around 1960-1962.
But I have read somewhere that very early F models had a special linkage
between the shutter speed wheel and the shutter, something similar, but not
the same that EV number system in Rolleiflex E models. This part would be
complicated, and hence speed wheel hard to operate and prone to fail. Does
anyone know if this is true? If it is, should these cameras be avoided? When
was this feature changed to the regular F version?
Your knowledge would be of great help. Thank you very much.
Javier
