Retirement often coincides with a need to down-size.
Yes, and we know you just love Rolleiflex over every other camera. Snicker, snicker!
I thought he loved the hasselfreeRolleibladflex?
I have handled a TLR Mamiya only once but I thought they were quite unwieldy, in a bad way. Mamiya's RZ/RB cameras are big, but in a "look, here comes the supermodel studio photographer" way.
Re folders - for me, they just smell of pre-war times and not in a good way.
Well I do not want to upset a moderator, even if he asked for opinions.
What do I think of the Rolleicord?
Let me answer like this: When owning a Rolleiflex TLR, would I ever wish I had a Rolleicord instead?
I would sell all three and buy a 2.8F or GX.
uh... On second thought, I'll pass on the Rolleiflex 2.8F and GX. If I'm going to spend that much on a camera, I'll buy a Hasselblad
A Rolleiflex may be more useful in low light conditions with a faster lens, but otherwise with the correct exposure you would not be able to differentiate between a picture taken with a flex or a cord. The rolleicord has a superb Schneider-Kreuznach 75mm f3.5 Xenar lens.
That would be a wise choice, Andy. I'd wait until you get old and feeble like me and can't carry your RB anymore.
Many years ago I was talking to a camera repair specialist who was in his 70's, having spent his whole life repairing cameras. I asked him what cameras do you have to repair most. His answer was Mamiya.
Well I do not want to upset a moderator, even if he asked for opinions.
Many years ago I was talking to a camera repair specialist who was in his 70's, having spent his whole life repairing cameras. I asked him what cameras do you have to repair most. His answer was Mamiya.
Were they known for their work on Mamiya cameras?
One of my father's friends used to run a TV repair shop. Forget which brand the guy said he "would never buy for himself" because of how many of them made up his business, but I do remember the look on his face when one of his friends pointed out that his shop was known as the best shop in the region for repairing that brand of TV... And the fact that his store front prominently displayed that claim.
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