Smashed meter on Rolleiflex 2.8E

Duceman

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Rolleiflex 2.8E got banged on the side while getting into car… the camera swung into the car door, breaking the housing on the meter. See photos.

How difficult of a repair is this? Worth getting fixed, or just leave as is (and not use meter)?



 

Bill Burk

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Absolutely worth getting it fixed there’s plenty of people who can do it well
 
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Duceman

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Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe not hard of a fix after all.
 

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As Bill mentioned, yes get it fixed. I even have a spare NOS cover for my 2.8F.
 

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Get it fixed if possible, otherwise get a replacement light meter.
 

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Be aware that there are two attachment methods for the meter block and this leads to two external screw arrangements. Everyone here has linked to the type you need- a hole below the meter bump with two side holes, and a hole above the clear section.

There is also the F version with two holes on the bump itself.

Don't get this type!
 
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