I recently purchased my first Rolleiflex , a 2.8D Planar in superb condition. Finding out about old Rolleiflex cameras and accessories isn't particularly easy. A good friend, Antony Raynor, lent me some information passed on to him by his late father, which I thought may be of interest to Rolleiphiles! Below are thumbnails of scans from an R.F. Hunter Ltd, London catalogue dated 1961. Click on any to enlarge (av. 340k!)
Can I recommend to those of you who own Rolleis with ground glass viewing screens to put a Fresnel-type replacement on your birthday present list. You will read elsewhere from people far more experienced than myself, that the difference is huge. From my own experience I can certainly confirm this!
I bought a Maxwell Hi-Lux after speaking to Bill Maxwell (he rang me at home in the UK in response to a letter I sent). This man is a gentleman, extremely knowledgeable and his product quality far exceeds the high expectations that I had. I promise that you will not be disappointed! He can be contacted on: (404) 244-0095 (Decatur, GA. USA)
The screen was fitted by Brian of Classic Repair, London who's work I also hold in high esteem. (0171 288 0026)
HELP!
Could anyone help me with suggestions of how to get rid of fine scratches on the mirror finish lens cap? Does anyone know what the metal is? (I've been told probably not Chromium because its too soft) Any advice would be appreciated.
mailto:russell@rkwheeldon.freeserve.co.uk
Some useful Rollei links:
Dave Wyman Rollei Rollei Club Japan
Robert Monaghan MF Library Rollei TLR Review (Doug Hughes)
Randal J Bender's Rollei Page Rolleiflex- Classic Camera
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