I don't remember after all this time. It was expensive because a lot
of work had to be done but you just take into account the life of the
camera after its been overhauled, likely decades.
A Rolleicord should not cost as much because its a simple camera.
But it depends on what has to be done. I think Harry Fleenor will
respond to e-mail and give some sort of estimate or at least some idea
of the possible range.
I do some of my own repair but would not undertake an E or F Rollei.
IMO the cord is an excellent camera and worth some investment.
On 2/21/2017 1:48 PM, Vitor Silva wrote:
How much did Harry charged you? Im looking to send him a Rolleicord to overhaul but im scared of his prices.
No dia 21/02/2017, às 21:46, `Richard Knoppow <dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> escreveu:
I have a 2.8E bought many years ago. Looked clean but turned out to be a beater. Took it to Harry and had it overhauled. Came out like new and still works after at least ten years. The Xenotar is extremely sharp. There has always been some controversy over whether the Xenotar or Planar was the best lens but I think mostly its imagination although the lens designs are not identical.
On 2/21/2017 12:13 PM, Jan Decher wrote:
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 <mailto: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
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