ruslan safin Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Gentlemen, I want to use a flash with my Rolleiflex 3.5F. Where can I learn about what flashes I can use and what to look for when buying? Thank you and have a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Is there a pro camera store near you? They should be able to help you out, and might have a book or two that can help. Also try the local library for books on photography. You will need a bracket to hold the flash to the camera, in addition to the flash itself, because your Rollei does not have a place to attach the flash itself, only a socket to plug in the cord that fires the flash when you press the shutter. Many newer flashes do not have such a cord, or they are optional. Again, your local pro camera store is your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_byrd1 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 The potato-masher type of flash unit works quite well with a Rollei. Also, if you get a Rolleifix, you can attach a flash bracket right onto the grip. That's really a neat arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_byrd1 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Oops. You have to have the pistol grip as well as the Rolleifix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patric_dahl_n Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 No, the pistol grip is not needed. I just use my Metz 45CT-45, the Metz bracket plus the Rolleifix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siu_fai_au1 Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Perhaps it's me, but my hands are too small to use the Metz 45CT-x Rollei combo. I cannot reach the focusknob when holding the flash in my hand. I think you need really big hands to use this combination comfortably. A smaller third party handgrip works much better. Siu Fai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patric_dahl_n Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Siu Fai; No, it's not easy to focus with this combination. But I'm used to it. Rollei had something about using these Metz flashguns with the standard bracket, in their brochure about the 2,8GX. Not so much about the handling, but more on the SCA adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruslan safin Posted September 11, 2003 Author Share Posted September 11, 2003 so all I need is a Rolleifix, a pistol, a bracket and a flash? or something is missing? actually I can not imagine how to mount all that equipment but I think I wiil check it out with your help! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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