Lens cap for my Rolleiflex Automat IV

Mainecoonmaniac · Apr 19, 2011

Howdy. I bought a Rolleiflex Automat IV a couple of years ago and it came naked. Not strap, case nor cap. I like to keep my lens cleaner with a cap. I looked on EBay and found one for $45 and one for only a few bucks. Since I'm cheap, how's this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Plastic-Twin-Le...466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6fd0262

Will it work on my camera?

:confused:

Andy38 · Apr 19, 2011

Yes, it will : all the Automat's are with bay I .

Mark Crabtree · Apr 19, 2011

I saw those too and it seem like they should be fine. More convenient, but less secure than the expensive hinged, bayonet on type.

If you are looking at hoods too, be aware that most (all?) of the cheap ones bayonet in like a filter. The Rollei hood and some others attach to the outside of the bayonet allowing normal use of filters.

Mainecoonmaniac said:
Howdy. I bought a Rolleiflex Automat IV a couple of years ago and it came naked. Not strap, case nor cap. I like to keep my lens cleaner with a cap. I looked on EBay and found one for $45 and one for only a few bucks. Since I'm cheap, how's this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Plastic-Twin-Le...466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6fd0262

Will it work on my camera?

:confused:

Mainecoonmaniac · Apr 19, 2011

Are bayonet hoods and caps more secure?

Mark Crabtree said:
I saw those too and it seem like they should be fine. More convenient, but less secure than the expensive hinged, bayonet on type.

If you are looking at hoods too, be aware that most (all?) of the cheap ones bayonet in like a filter. The Rollei hood and some others attach to the outside of the bayonet allowing normal use of filters.

I'm new to Rolleiflex cameras so this is all a mystery to my. Thanks!

ChipMcD · Apr 19, 2011

Take a look on KEH too. They often have the originals that attach to the bayonets for reasonable prices. I'b buy BGN or UG in that category. As long as it securely protects the lens, who cares how it looks. Just be sure to get the Bay I size.

Mark Crabtree · Apr 19, 2011

Mainecoonmaniac said:
I'm new to Rolleiflex cameras so this is all a mystery to my. Thanks!

The slip on caps should be fine. I assume they make them to be a snug fit.

Bayonet hoods, or hoods with a bayonet adapter are probably your only practical option. The Rollei style hoods works great and allow normal use of filters. They turn up on eBay for about $30 in user condition, but it can take a little time to find one. Someone had a Yashica version for that here last week.

Mainecoonmaniac · Apr 19, 2011

Thanks!

Mark Crabtree said:
The slip on caps should be fine. I assume they make them to be a snug fit.

Bayonet hoods, or hoods with a bayonet adapter are probably your only practical option. The Rollei style hoods works great and allow normal use of filters. They turn up on eBay for about $30 in user condition, but it can take a little time to find one. Someone had a Yashica version for that here last week.

I'll take a look for those bayonet hoods. I guess they don't have threaded mounts on Rolleiflex lenses. $30 is sure expensive for a hood.

Andy38 · Apr 19, 2011

I have some cheap caps and they work fine.
But the cheap plastic hood I have bought is a bad construction and I'll never buy another.

Mark Crabtree said:
Bayonet hoods, or hoods with a bayonet adapter are probably your only practical option. The Rollei style hoods works great and allow normal use of filters. They turn up on eBay for about $30 in user condition, but it can take a little time to find one. Someone had a Yashica version for that here last week.

I agree

Lens cap for my Rolleiflex Automat IV

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