My SL2000 runs on „eneloops“ just fine, these are NiMH batteries that do not
discharge as fast as others.
SL2000s are pretty cheap now, so if yours dies, buying another one is probably
a lot cheaper than repairing the old one (not true for 3003s though). Anyway,
if a SL2000 has held up all these years, there is a good chance it will survive
the next decades also.
Herr Paekpe certainly knows his craft. I found him difficult to deal with.
The main problem of the SL2000 – as I see it – is its ergonomics. If you are
used to other 35mm SLRs you will find that the SL2000 provides no benefits over
other SLRs but numerous disadvantages, starting with the fact that you cannot
even decently hold it without attaching a voluminous grip first.
But love is a funny thing…
Regards,
Sven
Von: rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Im Auftrag von Peter Mattei
Gesendet: Dienstag, 15. Dezember 2015 18:23
An: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Betreff: [rollei_list] Re: Fw: SL 2000 F - and my attitude about it
Bruce, Thanks for the tip. I will start first by obtaining NiCad's for the
camera. Apparently this may be one of the problems. If that doesn't work,
then I will contact Bill. Cheers, Peter
On 15 December 2015 at 08:33, Bruce Martin <futurefoods2@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:futurefoods2@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Peter
for repairs I've searched high and low and yes there a few reputable ones out
there. But when I saw the turn around time
(weeks into months), the exhorberate costs( forget about it...in some cases
estimates were more then the cameras worth)....no one beats Bill Moretz at Pro
Camera..434.979.1915 <tel:434.979.1915> ...and yes the old film cameras,
including all Rollei's, you name it, if he doesn't have the part he'll make it.
He stands behind in work with a passion, not to mention courteous and very
knowledgable.
tell him Bruce sent you
On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Peter Mattei <petermattei@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:petermattei@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Reed,
If you find a repair station for the 2000, please let us all know. I had a
relatively new one a few years ago but put it way alongside several Sl 35E's.
It was in perfect working condition and was ideal for the matching 16mm
Distagon. However, when I pulled it out to use it on a whim, it was - and is -
completely dead.
Peter
On 15 December 2015 at 07:07, Reed <rgeorge911@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:rgeorge911@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
I'm a committed Rolleiflex user ( well over 10 years now), but so far that has
been restricted to TLRs, culminating in my most-wonder 2.8F Planar.
Yesterday, I for the first time laid eyes on a SL 2000 F. Uncharacteristically
moved by passion, I convinced my friend to sell it to me on the spot (including
a Planar 50/1.8 and Sonnar 135/2.8). At a fair but not insignificant price, I
should add.
Upon getting home with it, I made the mistake of reading the reliability
problems with this particular camera, and began to obsess a little about what
happens if/when it stops working.
In short, I put out a couple of feelers, and also request any input from you on
who may be able to fix this lovely old camera should it go down. At this
point, I feel like I should consider having a functional backup, instead of
relying on any kind of repair in the future. But, spares also don't come cheap.
Now, to my attitude on it. Also uncharacteristically, I'm going to enjoy this
camera without too much worry for the future. It is a lovely, unique,
wonderful piece of photographic history. And, it has seemingly made it through
more than 30 years and is working perfectly as far as I can tell. So, caution
to the wind, I'm going to shoot it as much and as long as I can!
Input welcome.
Reed
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