Not much. Overall difference in condition between cameras would be more important.
I've had both, in the D, maybe in low light the 2.8 a bit better, otherwise nothing to spend money on. I think both the 2.8 and 3.2 on the matt use the same 4 element taking lens. With the D the 3.2 taking lens is a 3 element lens.
While in the Air Force we had both a Rolleiflex and cord, the flex was the top of the line, it was very bright compared to my Yashica matt G 2.8, and the cord that the base lab had. Not sure how much of the brightness was due to the faster taking lens and how much is due to the focusing screen.
Sorry, 50 going on 60 years is a long time, what I recall is that it was 2.8 Planar, don't recall the model. Lates 60s to early 70s, the Air Force moved from TLR to press tpe cameras in the early 80s, Graphic modular was replaced by the Konica 100 and 200. We had left over baby speeds and SuperGrafix as well. The Rollie was lightly used, I had been reassigned to a base level shop at Mather AFB. The shop superintendent was a civil servant, he kept the best gear locked up and only allowed E 5 and above to use. I was a E 5 I used it once or twice. In terms of image quaility, the Rollie of course beat my Yashica Matt wide open, but once at F4 both had good sharpness, while the Rollie had better contrast. The cord we had was used by all the staff, my Yashica, was as good as the cord.
If you are concerned about brightness I would look into a brighter focusing screen. I think there are screen made for the 124.
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The E2 and E3 could be bought without a meter, but it could have a meter of the older E type installed. A few 2,8F and 3,5F were sold without the meter, and it looks strange with the filter/exposure compensation knob still in place. But it has the ASA/DIN settings on it, so it could be used as a reminder.I bought a lightly used Rollei 2.8F in early 1970s. Still going strong. The meter is off, but that could be a problem that could bebcorrected. A recent thread gave instructions for adjusting meter. There was a contemporary model made without a meter.
Unfortunately, I can only agree. Rollei nailed it, and a 2.8F or GX are probably the TLR "grail", whereas C330s, 125MAT are "workhorses". I have never seen a thread in a photo forum in which someone lusted for one of those, unless because of their low price.
The E2 and E3 could be bought without a meter, but it could have a meter of the older E type installed. A few 2,8F and 3,5F were sold without the meter, and it looks strange with the filter/exposure compensation knob still in place. But it has the ASA/DIN settings on it, so it could be used as a reminder.
Well - I certainly lusted after my C330 when it was new. Of course, I was much younger than.
They are great system cameras, and many, many, many photographers are very happy with them. In particular those of us who used them commercially.
I certainly preferred my C330 and lenses and accessories when I bought mine 45+ years ago. I was also selling Rollei products back then, so I had a choice. Over the years I expanded the system, added a C220 body, and used them a lot. I've shrunk the system back down a bit in the last few years but I certainly am glad I still have C330 - much more glad than I would be if I had foolishly gave its capability, flexibility and quality up for a near new or even older Rolleiflex.
Modern internet "noise" isn't a particularly good measure of what people who own and use their cameras think of them. It is a better measure of what is thought by people who don't own certain cameras, but think they might like to. That being said, there are lots of internet examples - both here on Photrio and otherwise - of people who love or long for Mamiya TLRs.
If you have a chance to use a bunch of cameras, those that suit your wants and needs will probably identify themselves. If not, it is risky to come to conclusions for yourself and for others based on the internet opinions of a few strangers.
Have fun with whatever you have and can use. And if you find learning about other options to be fun, that is good as well.
It is a long and interesting road, if you choose to travel it.
Used my C330 for this one:
Down and Up Again - Tynehead Park (MSA Gentle, Low, Slow Light)
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Another for the current MSA. This time looking from the forest, through an opening, to the...
Well said. At some point camera choice is quite personal, so there really isn’t a “best” camera that fits everyone. However, if there ever was a dependable workhorse TLR, that was Rollei. If interchangeable lenses are important the C330 was the best choice.
Why would you chose a 6x6 TLR (with parallax error etc) over a 6x6SLR?
Less bulk and weight, usually. Quieter. No mirror shake, so generally easier to get blur-free exposures even at somewhat slow shutter speeds. Personal preference, too. For the type of documentary photography you're into presently, my personal choice would be a TLR over an SLR. Mind you, personal choice.
Lets compare C330 with HB 500CM
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