I own three Rolleiflex cameras: a 2.8D Planar in superb condition, a 3.5F Planar and a T in fine order with Tessar from the last batch. 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 Mickleburgh of 'The Studio Workshop', London who's work I also hold in high esteem. (0207 278 7633)
Some useful Rollei links:
Dave Wyman Rollei Rollei Club Japan
Robert Monaghan MF Library Rollei TLR Review (Doug Hughes)
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