Rolleiflex TLR Focusing Screens

<p>I want to replace the focusing screen on my 135mm Tele-Rolleiflex. The camera serial number is 2,307,8xx which I think makes it one of the later versions from the 1970's.</p>

<p>Beattie Intenscreens have the type of screen I'd prefer (diagonal split image with a grid), but they have two versions. The first is 64x68.6mm and the second is 56x63mm, does anyone know which is the correct size for my camera?</p>

 

<p>Why not measure your current screen to ensure an accurate fit for the replacement? When I used a Rolleiflex I got an enhanced focus screen from Bill Maxwell, and as I recall, he supplied the necessary shims for everything to fit and focus spot on!</p>

<p>Stephen, thanks for the reply.</p>

<p>The focusing hood on this Tele-Rollieflex is removable, but the screen itself isn't fully visible as the edges are covered by a metal lip, that's why I'm unsure about the screen size. I was planning on getting the replacement screen and then having it fitted as part of a general service, when the technician can also check for focus accuracy.</p>

<p>Our own Rick Oleson can provide a custom screen.. check out</p>

<p><a href="http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-175.html">http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-175.html</a></p>

<p>He might be able to tell you the size you need too.. He's a helluva guy!!</p>

 

<p>Gary, does your unit have the small <strong>grip ridges</strong> at the edge of the "metal lip"?</p>

<p>If so, then just grip & slide back a bit; should then pivot back to expose the screen holder.</p><div></div>

<p>Gus, thanks a lot for your reply and for your very helpful illustrative photograph.</p>

<p>You're right, there are grip ridges, and the cover pivots back just like you say. So in case anyone in the future has a similar question and searches for this thread, the answer is 64x68.6mm!</p>

<p>by all means get a maxwell screen - they are as bright as lifelike, youll love it. just dont call bill, he will talk life in a dead donkey, just send him a mail</p>