Rolleifix or new QR plate?

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I just purchased a rolleiflex, and the thread for the tripod mount is 3/8". There is an accessore called a rolleifix which replaces the current hole, but wouldn't it be cheaper and equally workable to get a new 3/8" plate?
 

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The Rolleifix is preferable. Not only does
it give you a quick-release mount, but it
is also designed to provide support to the
Rolleiflex when mounted in it, to reduce
stress to the camera back. Sanders
 
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I ended up finding the bushing today. Works well enough for what I need. After-all, one of the advantages of the square format is not having to move the camera to the side.
 

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I have a Rolleiflex, Rolleicord and Yashica and the fact the Rolleis can use the Rolleiflx is more important than the small differences in lens quality in my opinion. The Rolliefix is a great device! The way the feet extend below the Yashica makes it difficult to put on a tripod.
 

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IMHO the Rolleifix is the most useful accessory a Rollei-TLR owner can buy.
Can´t think of living without it when the T-Model needs a tripod. As Rolleiflexible
already mentioned, it avoids damage on the thin camera back which sometimes
occure when people tighten the tripod-screw too much.
 

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Qusetion: Can the Rolleifix attachment on the Rollei pistol grip be used as a tripod mount? If so, I am a very foolish person indeed. :rolleyes: I was offered a free pistol grip at Photostock last month. I declined, because the pistol grip style of shooting does not appeal to me. It occurs to me now that the pistol grip incorporates the Rolleifix, but I don't know if the two are separable.

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I agree with Sanders (post 4) and the others recommending Rolleifix... but that's perhaps because a Rolleifix served me well for about 20 years and my pen-name ought to be "Rolleifanatic" -- but it was too close to Rolleiflexible and I thought I might be tempting a trademark infringement!
 

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BrianShaw said:
I don't like the pistol grip style either but, yes, you should have accepted the gift!
Click to expand...

Ya... I wasn't thinking.

So... are you saying the Rolleifix and pistol grip can be separated?
 

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<<<are you saying the Rolleifix and pistol grip can be separated?>>>

I've had the Rollei pistol grip, which I've never used, for several years.

Last night, while watching the Home Run Derby, I took it apart and, yes, the Rolleifix can be easily separated from the grip, and appears to be complete unto itself.

Since my tripod uses Arca-Swiss QR plates, I'll mount a small plate on the bottom of the Rolleifix and go from there.


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Gary,
East Snook, TX
 

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I remember reading in some Rollei book that at some time, a while back, the used Rolleifix had a market value more than the Pistol Grip. Enticing people to just buy the Grip and remove the Rolleifix from the top.
 

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Now you've done it... let the secret out. Darn.
 

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Sorry to revive this ancient thread, but my thoughts have returned to the subject this week.

Are the different configurations of Rolleifix compatible across the range of Rolleis? More specifically, are there some that will NOT work on my 3.5f?

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As far as I know there is only THE Rolleifix. No different versions. I´m pretty sure about it.
Greetz, Benjamin
 

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Not all Rolleiflexes will accept the Rolleifix. The tripod mount disc on the bottom of the camera must have the slot around it so the Rolleifix can slide on. Older model cameras do not have this slot.
 

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Here's another question: How do I separate a Rolleifix from the pistol grip? Do I have to completely dismantle the grip? I can't see an easy way to remove it otherwise.
 

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I just did it to mine. Unscrew the two big black screws on the handle, then unscrew the big silver screw holding the Rolleifix onto the handle. There was a 3/8"-1/4" adapter stored on the top front of my handle, right in front of the Rolleifix, that I removed from the handle and inserted into the Rolleifix base. Voila!

Thanks for reviving this thread! I lost my Rolleifix years ago and dreaded paying for another. I've had the handle for years and only used it once. Now I'm all set!

Peter Gomena
 

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I don't know from 'Rolleifix' but I have a Rollei quick release, kind of a dovetail thingy which raises the camera well above the tripod head. It is almost a necessity on the SL66 to be able to use the drop front. Perhaps it's called Rolleifix, perhaps not, but like all Rollei stuff, is superb quality!
 

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Rolleifix how-to question

Hi, I've never used it before but I have just acquired one. Try as I did every which way I can't get the Rolleifix to attach itself onto my F3.5 or F2.8. Some step by step help would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.
 

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All you rolleifix lovers out there must be extremely careful when mounting the camera on it. I have damaged at least three Rolleis trying to use the Rolleifix. You are almost certain (99%) to scratch up the bottom of the front cover of your camera unless you very carefully and perfectly align the camera when putting it on. Also you are very likely to drop your camera off the tripod at some point due to the ease of getting the camera in seated on only one side and thinking you have it in properly. I have dropped a camera from 5 feet up to the ground.

True you need the support for the back and the base, but I like the bogen hex tripod head and the 4 inch hex plate which very solidly seats the four feet of the camera giving it great support.
Dennis
 
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