How to use a Rolleicord.....hard?

[vegard_norway]

Slow down and take better photos, sounds good.
And I find that right. I do take better, if I can say so, photos with the old camera than a new digital, with the digital I am to fast, or at least I used to take photos to fast.

Also, the meter, yes I know, so will get myself one.

[jochen]

Hello,
if you want to buy an older Cord please notice that between the Rolleicord V and the Va the fokussing knob was changed from right to left. The Vb also has it on the left side. All models befor the Vb had a rather dark ground glas viewing screen, but it can easily be changed against a modern one cut to size from a RB 67 (maybe the fokus has to be adjusted then).

[vegard_norway]

Thank you for the information, did not know that.

[Steve Smith]

I have a V. I prefer having the wind on and focus on the same side. With a Rolleiflex you are constantly swapping holding the body from one hand to the either to wind on then focus.


Steve.

[rst]

I have a V. I prefer having the wind on and focus on the same side. With a Rolleiflex you are constantly swapping holding the body from one hand to the either to wind on then focus.

I second that as that was exactly the reason why I went for a V and not a Va or Vb or a Flex.

Cheers
Ruediger

[Ian Grant]

I've taken a backward step and have begun using an MPP Microord essentially an updated British made Rolleicord III with a better lens, a Ross Xpres, I've been using a Yashicamat 124 extensively in Turkey and a Rolleiflex here in the UK and love them both. However the Rollei is in mint condition despite being ove made in 1961/2 so I'd much rather carry a less valuable camera all the time.

My first TLP was a pre-WWII Rolleicord so it's not too starange but we do have to remember to wind on after each shot to prevent double exposures and I prefer to cock the shutter immediately before use, all good fun

Ian

[baachitraka]

You will be happy with Cord.

- Not hard at all. Its not heavy compare to modern d****** cameras.

- Va here, focusing knob is on left-hand side. Vb has the possibility to interchange the focusing screen easily.

- Manual cocking shutter.

- Loading film is easy but I have no experience with flex.

- Film advance takes time but its fun to turn the knob.

Please get a rolleifix(kind of expensive) for tripod mount and a hood to start with...

Have fun.

[dpt2014]

I've had a 'cord Vb, 'flex 3.5E, 3.5E2, and 2.8E. I much prefer the ergonomics of the 'flexes, but the taking lens on the 'cord was no slouch.

As for switching hands between focusing and winding - I don't find it cumbersome whatsoever. I actually prefer focusing with my left hand (I'm right-handed).

[baachitraka]

Try to collect accessories, they may cost more than the camera.

[dpt2014]

My philosophy is to wait to buy accessories so as to discourage and prevent GAS. Yes, accessories may cost more than the camera - all the more reason to not buy them unless you need (or really want) specific ones.

Luckily, Bay I accessories are relatively cheap. On the other hand, Rolleinars and filters for my Bay III are quite steep.

I have both Rolleinars 1 and 2, but I find that I use the 2 more than the 1. My uses do not indicate or justify a Rolleinar 3. YMMV.

Accessories you are more likely to use (assuming B&W) are the typical colored filters. I have yellow, orange, and red.