Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 10/2/04 9:40 PM, "Summicron1@aol.com" <Summicron1@aol.com> typed: > since you've asked this twice now, i'll jump in and answer it. > > I don't want a new one. The last models that I know they made -- and for > all > i know still make in limited quantities -- were not a true rolleiflex > because > they did not have the "automat" feature that felt for the film and > automatically started the film frame counter. > > My old 2.8 E model has it and it is that, not metering, that makes a true > rolleiflex because it is SO much less hassle to load. > > c trentelman > In a message dated 10/2/04 7:07:23 PM, lug-request@leica-users.org writes: > > >> And not to change the subject and dilute my finely honed point but how >> many would believe you can still get a freshly made twin lens >> Rolleiflex? >> The new ones have Rolleicord bodies, noisy stiff shutter releases and won't do 220. Still the brand new wind angle version for me is a dream. I do have a few friends who like their new ones. GX' S. I'd not kick one out of bed on a cold night. I get my 70's era 2.8 F back from Harry Fleenor any day now. I'm real excited. I'm bringing it to Williamsburg. Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon http://rabinergroup.com/