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Have Rollei, need advice
"Melanie L Chang" wrote in message
... Hello all, I am a lousy photographer who has never taken anything but snapshots with point and shoot cameras. My father died when I was 12. Unlike me, he appreciated cameras and had an eye for equipment, and left behind a Rolleiflex 2.8 F model K7F (according to the Rolleiclub website) dating to 1966. As far as I can tell, it is in excellent condition. And before anyone asks, hell no, this camera is not for sale. It has been 21 years since my father died, and I've been thinking it's a great shame that no one is using this camera. Up til now I have been afraid to do so, because it is beautiful and pristine, but that would only matter if I cared how much it was worth to other people. Its worth to me cannot be measured in cash. So, I have decided to learn how to use it. I don't remember my father ever using this camera, although the old, square photos in my baby photo albums tell me he took at least some of my baby photos with it. It probably has not been used for 30 years. What are the odds it is still working, and how do I find out? Do I just roll some film into it and try to use it? What should I look out for? Does it need to be tuned up first? I want to be very careful and don't want to hurt the camera. It is solid, heavy, and impressive but I am afraid I will break it by handling it, not least of all because I have no idea what any of the knobs do. Any pointers would be welcome. Thanks, Melanie Don't worry about breaking it, just don't force anything. Probably start by testing the shutter without any film in it. Check it at all of its speeds paying attention to the slower ones--does one second sound like one second, etc. Check to see if the aperture blades are closing properly at different settings, and if those two things check out, try putting some film in it. After 30 years of not being used, there's a good chance the shutter speeds will be off. -- Regards, Matt Clara www.mattclara.com |
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