New Rollei Owner Questions

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6. A somewhat cheaper option for filters is to buy a Bay II - Series VI adapter and use inexpensive Series VI filters.

Better yet, buy a Bay II to 39mm filter step-ring. You might also be able to use other sized screw-on filters besides 39mm if you already own them, but they may be too big to put the lens shade over.

 

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I'm trying to source a strap. The alligator clips kind of scare me. Are these reliable? It seems like if one half of one side fails you're camera is plunging to the ground. Maybe they're highly reliable. I've researched and seen plenty of threads with strap recommendations but no one talking about if the alligator clips are reliable. I want something I can take off and on fast. I was eyeing new leather straps with the alligator clips but I just don't trust them yet. Any thoughts on that? I've seen some other methods for straps with a fast disconnect but most have metal too close to the camera for my taste.

Dead Cameras & Barton 1972 both make very nice Rollei straps. The Barton strap does not fit the 2.8c/d models, but should fit yours.