I too have one of these little beauties. I think it is from the early production run although it has the normal/standard Rokkor lens and a copal shutter. It came with the box, original instructions, neck strap and lenshood. What was missing is the lens cap so if anyone has a spare...…..(big hint) Otherwise it is mint but will have a CLA because the focussing lever is quite stiff.
It is interesting to discover that series 1 filters are a bit hard to find, especially ones for B&W. I have a yellow green but would like a plain yellow or an orange.
The focussing screen is unmarked, but is a plain ground glass, did they ever make a split image screen?
For Bayonet 1 filters, try Filterfind.net Tim Rice is the go-to man. Note that many "cheap" Bayonet 1 lens shades attach to the INNER bayonet mount, preventing the use of a filter. Look for those which fit on the outer bayonet, they free the inner mount for a filter. I scored a Kalcor hood which fits perfectly to the outer bayonet Sadly the outer ones are generally more expensive, those marked Rollei especially so, Another path is a bayonet 1 to series adapter, this lets you use a wide range of series filter lens shades. Not as elegant, but cheaper. Again, filterfind.net is the place to go. BTW close up work with TLRs involves a lens for the taking lens, and for the viewing lens a lens with a prism to correct for parallax error. If you can find one and have a tripod, a device called a Paramender (IIRC) will raise the camera after focusing to a taking position where the taking lens sees what the focus lens did. Elegant but slow. A SLR is the rational way to shoot closeups.
butkus.org will have an instruction manual for the Autocord. Send Mike a contribution so he can continue this wonderful site.
edit I just noticed that you have the original instruction manual. Good on ya!
I use a Bay 1 filter set from Rollei which fits fine, it has a lens hood, filters (light yellow, medium yellow, red, green, UV) and the Rolleinar 1 and 2 close-up attachments.
I am joining the club. I just ordered one that has a stuck focus lever but everything else looks good except missing some leather on lower crank side. I have done some reading on the stiff focus and I am hoping I can fix the lever but will most likely be sending it off for a cleaning. I will give a quick look see when I get it. I have read putting lighter fluid a few drops at a time around the helical and letting it work it's way down and loosening the dried grease has worked to free it up. I won't get too involved but would be nice if I could put a roll through before sending it off.
The description said it was not moving. I would like to see if I can fix it myself since it's not an expensive camera. I saw this.If you remove the focus hood- 4 screws around the top edge- you'll be able to access the helical. But if the lever is not moving at all, I would just pack it up and ship it out for an overhaul. Too much risk of breaking the lever assembly. And usually if the lever is gummed up other things are also gummed up.
^ Is there a chance you could tell us what a service like that might have cost ? Peter
Mine is great, sharp and, well, simply beautiful images, esp. with Acros 100, however, it has a small light leak I have yet to track down.
Mine is great, sharp and, well, simply beautiful images, esp. with Acros 100, however, it has a small light leak I have yet to track down.
Don't change shutter speed from or to 500th sec. as, If I recall correctly that can damage the mechanism.
Also, I like 100% black wool for light seals, in case you need to make a repair.
Last, look for "Series VI" filters or 40.5mm filters for use with Bay 30, etc adapters, it's cheaper,IMO, and the FSU 40.5 filters can be great.
I am still looking to fill out my own B&W colour filter set, as well as Hasselblad Bay 60 - 67mm sets and Either Series or threaded filters will work great with the proper, well made adapter, but do yourself a good deed and buy well made adapters in pairs, so you can have a spare on hand when out in the wilds of anywhere but home.
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