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As a 35mm Leica user I also find great great pleasure in using the next film medium witch is 120. After researching and using several high end cameras in that format, I found Rolleiflex. When I chose to find a Rolleiflex TLR camera, I knew that this is the camera that would give me the results and joy of the finest pictures I was hoping for. This is the ultimate jewel of a camera that has an enormous history of being the tool of so many great artistic photographers to well known journalists. Rolleiflex TLR is truly an industrial work of art in itself. Hassy's are great and have interchangeable lenses, but there's something about Rollei. To choose one that will serve you faithfully you need to become a total student of this splendid instrument. Anything vintage needs to be checked and serviced to perform as when it was new. Cosmetics and function are essential in buying an older Rollei. Remember that oils are dried up, some parts are worn, lenses can cloud up, adjustments are out, etc. Like all things of value, there are times when some will not be fully forthcoming about their old Rollei that they are selling, so you need to know what you are looking at. I was lucky, after a couple of tries, I found a Rollei that was stored for 40 years in its case. It looked as new as the day it was purchased. I sent it to a Rollei professional and he did what was needed to have this camera begin a new life with me. I wish the same for anyone looking to find a fabulous camera like the Rollei. This camera, when used properly will give you a reward in pictures that would not only rival better digital of today, but surpass some of the best out there. The resolution of fine grain transparency medium format film surpasses digital by miles. What is also so great about this film vs. digital is that you can process your film and if you like, scan your film to the highest digital resolution possible onto a disc and then be amazed at what you will be able to gleen from it. Old meets new and we become true benefactors of both. A great working Rolleiflex can cost far less than a good quality (medium end) digital SLR. Maybe it won't be as convenient or fast to use, but creatively and photographically you will find such satisfaction. Good luck and make your pictures as best as you can.Read full review
The Rolleiflex 3.5F enjoys a premium among people shopping for Rolleiflexes, selling for substantially more than earlier models. People don't realize that the 3.5E3 was made alongside the 3.5Fs for several years and many E3s are newer than many Fs. The E3s all included the 6-element Zeiss Planar. They also include a self-timer, and switch-selectable EV lock. As with any camera this old, expect a used sample to require a CLA and alignment at cost of $250-500. Seller descriptions that say "shutter speeds sound good" or "shutter works fine" etc. are to be taken with a large grain of salt.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My first "real camera" was a Yashica Mat124G, a nice copy of this camera. Later I bought a Rolleiflex 2,8F and later a 3,5F like this one. For me, if I could only have one camera, it would be a Rolleiflex, that good is it. And I have a lot of cameras, Leicas included! It's very difficult to resume in a few words how good are them: mechanically and optically excellent, medium format, easy to use, syncro at all speeds, easy to load, silent, fun to use and own ... The only thing that I have to admit is not by today standards is the Gossen selenium meter. It works in both of my cameras and under controlled circumstances they're accurate, but not very good. So, buy youself a modern meter and get a Rollei, you will be not disappointed. A last word: 2,8f's have a faster lens and probably, they are little more beautiful, but 3,5F are cheaper and, as far as I know, their optics are slightly better.Read full review
I bought this because it is a mechanical work of art. I have it in a display case. It was in excellent condition when I bought it and the entire purchase and shipment experience was great. I ran some film through it and am pleased with the pictures. I've seen similar products, but they were in marginal condition. One at our local camera store was dirty and overpriced. This one is flawless.
This model was made in times when Rollei still meant the highest quality. It has many improvements over the basic "Automat" model. The Xenotar taking lens is high resolution, sharp and contrasty, many say that it is better than Carl Zeiss's Planar equivalent.
Verified purchase: No