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Club Rollei User – Latest News and Articles

The latest news and ramblings from our club members and contributors. For the month of June we will be visiting the CRU archive and posting previous articles into the website. This is a great way for us to review previous articles and maybe restart that conversation on not quite resolved topics.

Call yourself a Photographer?

by Jim Graves 21 June 2011

Lancaster Enlarger

When is a hobby more than an a hobby? Jim Graves recalls the times he happened on the bitter rivalry of ‘Amateur’ photographers as they defend/attack their camera make or methods.

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How I Produce Superslides

by Wolfram Borgis 20 June 2011

Franz Reicheneder film slicer

This article explores two techniques for converting 120 film into 127 film in order to create a “superslide” for use in a Baby Rolleiflex.

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Wulf H. Koehler

by Wolfgang Freihen 19 June 2011

Wolf H Koehler

With a passion for diving and photography it is no surprise that Wulf H. Koehler is famous for his Rollei underwater housing equipment. Wolfgang Freihen provides an in depth account of his life and achievements.

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The Last Rolleiflex ‘T’?

by Emmanuel Bigler 18 June 2011

Is this the last Rolleiflex 'T'

After Ian Parker’s article on the Rolleiflex T in Issue 13, Emmanuel discovers that he may have a collectors gem.

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Rollei 35RF

by Ken Williams 17 June 2011

Rollei 35RF with 135mm Jupiter and approximately 30mm tubes

The Rollei 35RF was not a commercial success even though it is a joy to use. Ken Williams discusses why it was not as successful as it’s peers and then explores the capability of the camera in its own right.

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Rollei’s best camera – the SL66?

by Ian Parker 16 June 2011

Rollei SL66... Is this the best Rollei?

Ian Parker discusses the Rollei SL66 and compares the photographic results of a Hasselblad digital setup with that of his beloved Rolleiflex 2.8GX.

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Rolleiflex 3.5F: classic build and optics 1979

by Harry Kitchen 15 June 2011

Rolleiflex 3.5F "White Face"

In an article originally published in PHOTOpro, Harry Kitchen touches on the pros and cons of the early Rolleiflex 2.8′s before going into depth about his ‘model 5’ Xenotar-lensed Rolleiflex 3.5 F. He also provides some insight as to what began the Franke & Heidecke company’s downfall.

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A New Focusing Screen for my SL66

by David Runyard 14 June 2011

Mamiya RB67

Replacing a focusing screen in a Rollei SL66 doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive or completed by Bill Maxwell. Mark Runyard runs through the process of replacing the Rollei screen with a cutdown RB67 screen. Just be sure to read the disclaimer and Bill’s comments at the end.

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Rolleiflex SL66SE – Light leak

by John Wild 13 June 2011

Using photoshop to make it all better

Cameras can present problems as the not so rugged elements break down through use and age. John takes the time to investigate and solve some light leakage on his SL66SE. If everything else fails, you can always send your camera to Brian Mickelboro.

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Bayonet Mounts

by Paul Gates 12 June 2011

Rolleiflex 2.8 Bay III -38MM- Lens Hood

Rolleiflex TLRs since the 1937 Automat have had the double bayonet lens accessory mount. Without an accessory this can cause trouble through refection leading to either degradation of shadow contrast or actual flare spots. Paul provides some advice to address this problem.

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