[rollei_list] Re: Buying Frustrations: WTB Rolleiflex 3.5 F or E etc.
- From: "Marvin Wallace" <Marvin0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:32:10 +0700
Can anyone help? I have a Graflex 6x9 which would appear to be an item of'
American design genius'.
In order to use it effectively I need a new Kalart rangefinder that will fit
this camera, can any one help me, or point me in the right direction to
acquire one.
Can anyone comment on these Cameras-the quality of the lenses and also its
ergonomics.
In particular, I am thinking of mounting The Graflex with a Schneider
Xenotar, I would also like to try the 105 Voigtlander Apo Lanthar; has any
body tried either of these press camera lenses?
Regards,
Marvin.
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[mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nick Roberts
Sent: 13 August 2005 13:12
To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Buying Frustrations: WTB Rolleiflex 3.5 F or E
etc.
I appreciate this might not be the perfect advice for
a US-based list member, but I bought my favourite 3.5F
from the Leica Shop in Vienna, a shop with utterly
uncompromising standards - worth every last penny. My
ebayed ones vary from ultra-tatty (and in fairness
both described as such!) to exceptionally good ('Cords
Va and b, and two beautiful Ts all for give-away
prices), but it's much more of a lottery.
Nick
--- "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Bob,
> I have bought many cameras and 4 Rolleis through
> ebay. Check the sellers
> feedback and read the description. Fewer dealers
> sell them because its not
> profitable. It is far better to sell them through
> ebay as the auction
> listing reaches a far wider audience and the
> overhead is small.
> Peter K
>
> On 8/12/05, BobE <besk@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Why is it so hard to purchase a Rollei TLR in
> excellent shape?
> >
> > I am trying to purchase an 3.5 F (hopefully a late
> model) and an willing
> > to pay a decent or better price depending on
> condition and know it most
> > likely will need some service. However, it has
> been a frustrating
> > experience so far.
> >
> > My experience with two dealers has been
> disappointing. Since June (via
> > mail) I have purchased one 3.5F from a dealer
> which was supposedly
> > almost mint. The focus was stiff and the back had
> been bent due to the
> > camera having been dropped on one corner. And then
> from another dealer
> > I purchased a supposedly "well-cared for" 3.5 F
> for $900. The focus
> > wheels had the chrome worn off them, the focus
> screen was scratched up
> > badly, the meter housing was cracked and the
> indicated focus distance
> > was way off.
> >
> > Now today on Ebay after bidding on an E2 with a
> pretty high maximum bid
> > (which had not been reached) the auction was
> cancelled and my bid
> > cancelled.
> >
> > I am almost ready to give up and stick with my
> Hasseblad and other
> > cameras. I am not super critical and have a lot of
> experience with
> > cameras but this has been a bad experience so far.
> >
> > Anyone know any dealers with "good" ones in stock.
> E-bay scares me with
> > Rolleis but it may the the only way.
> >
> > Thanks! Bob Eskridge
> >
> >
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