Eveready Leather case for Rolleiflex 3.5F

<p>I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F model I.<br>

I bought it one year ago, but without the case.<br>

Now I want to find a leather case, but it's difficult to look for a specific case for model 1 at good price.<br>

So I want to ask:<br />- Can I use leather case of other Rolleiflex, like 2.8F, or 3.5E for my 3.5F?<br />- Can I use leather case of other 3.5F, like mark iii for my 3.5F mark i?<br>

If you know about this issue, I hope you can share it with me<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>The case supplied with the 3.5F Model 1 was the same as that supplied with later 3.5F models. However, there was a special case available for cameras fitted with the three-position pressure-plate back, so you need to keep that in mind when matching a case to your camera.<br>

(There were other small variations in cases for the 3.5F, such as later cases accommodating the 12/24 lever, and the Rollei logo, which was originally a metal badge on the front of the case, being replaced at some point with embossed "Rolleiflex" text instead.)</p>

 

<p>A case intended for the 3.5E would not be ideal because it doesn't have an opening to access the film-speed/filter-factor dial.<br>

The case for the 2.8F is fractionally larger than the case for the 3.5F, but it might be fine anyway.</p>

<p>As a fan of Rolleiflex, Cord and other TLR cameras, I am not happy with the cases. They are inconvenient. The best solution is a non leather bag and a non leather durable strap on the camera body. Leather looks great but creates corrosion on metal parts and straps have a habit of deterioration.</p>

<p>I can wholeheartedly agree with Paul above. I was going to say something similar yesterday and then I thought that if the OP wants a "never-ready" case then it's up to him, surely. Now I feel that I should chime in.<br>

I have had ever-ready cases for several cameras over the years and I've always ending up not using them, because I don't like the ergonomics of them. The comment about leather encouraging corrosion (and fungus) is also worth heeding. Don't store any camera gear long term in leather, most particularly in a climate that is sometimes humid.<br>

Sorry to be so negative, just user experience.</p>

<p>If after what your read above you still want one, I have a 3.5F Model 1 that came with an original leather case. The case needs to be repaired as the seam on one side has separated and needs to be re-sewn. Drop me a PM if you are interested and I will respond with a photo.<br>

I was planning on selling the 3.5F, with case and other accessories after the holidays as I just bought the 2.8F version which also came with a case. Don't mind splitting the package up.</p>

<p>Thank you @<a href="/photodb/user?user_id=478995">Colin O</a>, your answer is all my need<br>

What Paul said is news to me. Since the only protection case for Rolleiflex I know is that leather case.<br>

Do you have any suggestion? @<a href="/photodb/user?user_id=5373843">paul wheatland</a>, you don't use any case at all, or you have another third party case that better suits the Rolleiflex?</p>

<p>I'd like to find someone to restitch Rolleiflex cases. I've tried the local shoe repair, there used to be several people on the net who would do restitching. I have nice cases for my E3 and "T" which I would love to use on occasion if I could get them restitched.</p>

<p>Robert,<br>

You could give it a try yourself:</p>

<p>http://www.stereoscopy.com/cameras/re-stitching.html </p>

<p>Ferdi.</p>

<p>I use a padded case that has a cover that closes with VELCRO and has a padded shoulder strap. The bag is vertical and shaped like the Rolleiflex. What it was made for, I do not know may have been for non photographic purpose??</p>

<p>Dzung,</p>

<p>Take a look at these 2 LowePro camera bag.</p>

<p>Adventura Ultra Zoom 100 & Adventura 120.<br /><br>

<br>

Its not quite perfect3, but might be able to do the job for you.<br /><br>

I bought several LowePro bags on a closeout from B & H Photo years ago.<br /><br>

They were perfect sized to fit a TLR upright.<br /><br>

<br>

Evan<br /><br>

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<p>I use <a href="http://www.tamrac.com/products/rally2/">Tamrac Rally 2</a> bags for my M6 and Rolleiflex 2.8C. The inserts can be adjusted so that the Rolleiflex fits snug as a bug. The back pocket holds my Rolleiflex quick release plate, the front pocket holds Rolleinars filters, and hood. The to side pockets can hold 3-4 boxed rolls of 120 each. The height of the bag is ideal for a Rolleiflex. Build quality is good and the bag itself is inconspicuous. It's easy to access, small, and fits perfectly.</p>

<p>My never ready case is rolling around in the trunk if my car, until I finally get around to tossing it.</p>

 

<p>Thanks you guys for your suggestions.<br>

So as a conclusion, I can tell that many people practically put their Rolleiflex in a normal camera bag, like I do. This means you will pull the camera out of protection zone for taking pictures, than put it back. <br>

I still think the camera looks "cooler" without any case, even its original case, but I am also afraid of physical damages. I regret buying a "mint" camera, since I'm not alway gentle with my gears.<br>

That's it! Maybe I don't need that leather case at all. </p>

That's a shame Jim if you just throw your original Rollei case away. Someone else would appreciate it I'm sure.

<p>The Lowepro Nova Mini AW bag holds a 3.5F perfectly. I avoid the leather cases as they tend to rot away over time, and last year I found a bunch of old Series 6 filters that had been stored in leather pouches for possibly 50 years. There's a haze on them that can't be removed...perhaps off-gassing of the chemicals used in tanning leather?</p>

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<p>Colin, I very much doubt anyone would miss it. It was pretty mangy when I got it and was shedding so much velvet pile that it was difficult to keep the screen/mirror/lenses clean. I work with leather a bit but felt this case was a hopeless cause.</p>

<p>I picked up a case today for an early Automat and it's in much better condition... of course the Rolleiflex that came with the case was genuinely mint. The case protected it very well since the early 50s.</p>

<p>Hi Dzung,</p>

<p>The bag I used was mentioned by Tom. Lowepro Nova Mini AW bag.<br>

In addition, I use a Calumet 12 X 12 wrap to protect it further.<br>

I also found the leather case to be a cause of lens mottling & other issues as stated by others, due to the deterioration of the leather and its chemicals used in the tanning process.</p>

<p>I was looking for a case for a 12/24 frame 2.8f with a penta prism. After reading this information, I am looking for an alternative to a Rollei Ever Ready Caes.</p>