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Rollei 35 Classic available from the factory

Rollei 35 Classic available from the factory
The factory is asking me if I have any customers who want a Rollei 35 Classic (see picture) that comes with the metal lens cap, case, hand strap and box.  This particular camera has some gold plated accents such as the shutter release button and lens release button.  This would be one of the last made, and would come with a 2 year factory warranty.  I don't have anyone on wait list for these.  Contact me if you have interest.
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Focusing screens - listing all my used screens

Focusing screens - listing all my used screens

Over the years I've collected quite a number of focusing screens - mostly from different cameras that have come through my hands but I've also picked up a lot by rummaging around in the factory QC area while in Germany and bought ones on ebay going as far back as 2004 when I first my first Rolleiflex SLR camera - a 6008AF.    I've even had some made myself.    Since I stopped selling Maxwell screens (too much hassle, too expensive, virtually identical to the High D screens) a lot of people have asked about screens so I've started to go through my screen box and list them.    I've also gotten in from the factory some NOS High D first Generation screens for both the SLR and TLR screens. 

I've learned a few things about focusing screens over the years - focusing screens are personal choices, not one is always best.   Some people prefer one style or another or swap out screens for the project - macro, indoors, architecture/landscape, etc.  It's really cool how quickly and easily the screens can be swapped out in the Rolleiflex SLR cameras.  

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Factory releases Type D charger for Rolleiflex 6000 series and Lens control S batteries

Factory releases Type D charger for Rolleiflex 6000 series and Lens control S batteries

Update Fall 2022:  The factory has not been able to supply me with more of the Type D chargers but I've been able to source the Charger X which is perhaps an even nicer solution than the Charger D and it's the same price.  https://rolleiflex.us/products/charger-x-for-rolleiflex-6000-series-batteries-with-nimh-and-nicad-cells

I have also tested a charger produced by an enterprising Rollei user. It's working okay with NiMH packs, but it's a bit more fiddly than the Charger X. I had trouble sliding in one or two batteries,  and I found it didn't charge NiCad packs as well as the X.  But one advantage - it's less expensive and works with NiMH packs.  I am not stocking them currently however you can order one here: Version2 charger for Rollei 

 

 

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals

Normally I don't participate in these big sale events - partly because Rolleiflex items are not mass produced commodities and also because I don't have much margin to work with.  That said, I do have a number of brand new in box lenses that I would be happy to find good homes for and I'm happy to make deals on. 

Just write me an e-mail if you want one and I'll send you a discount code for it.

Here's the list - all brand new in sealed boxes:

  • 150mm AFD PQS lens - 1 available
  • 180mm AFD PQ lenses - 1 available
  • 90mm PQS APO Macro Lens - 1 available
  • 80mm AFD PQS lenses - 2 available
  • 150mm PQS Sonnar - 1 available

And factory refurbished:

  • 50mm AF PQS
  • 50mm AFD PQS

 

 

 

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