[rollei_list] Re: Which Rolleicord
----- Original Message ----- From: "Schauss, Peter" <peter.schauss@xxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 8:35 AM
Subject: [rollei_list] Which Rolleicord
I am thinking of buying a Rolleicord as a camera to travel with. I shoot mostly black and white. From what I have read while lurking on this list and elsewhere, I am leaning toward a IV or V. What are the 
tradeoffs amongst these models?
Should I buy one which has already had a CLA (and if so, from whom?) or 
buy from ebay and figure the cost of a CLA into the price?

Thanks,
Peter Schauss
My primary experience is with the Rolleicord IV, I have one and use it. Also, my first real camera was an IV. My only objection to the later versions is that they are more complicated and a little heavier, the IV is a sort of minimum camera, that is, it has everything you need for general shooting but no extras. The camera is very light and has (IMO) excellent ergonomics. However, there is not a tremendous difference between models and condition is everything. These are all excellent cameras. I would count on having to have a CLA done even if the seller claims its been done already. There are lots of caveats to buying anything used, I won't repeat them other than lens condition is vital. "Cleaning marks" mean fine scratches and are to be avoided, the lenses are not replaceable, at least not economically. The quality of construction and design of the Rolleicord is equal to the Rolleiflex, the difference is mainly in the complexity. 

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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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