Rolleiflex E light leak

[robbiebedell]

I have been using a Rolleiflex E and I am loving the negatives it makes. I

have had no problem with leaks, but last weekend I used a pistol grip (rollei)

and the last few frames of the film I shot with this had a band of light leak ,

worse on the last frame and less on the frame or two preceeding it. I KNOW

this is from the grip. I don't need it and I will probably never use it

again. I am just wondering if anyone has ever experienced the same. I think

the grip bends the back or something. Thank you in advance for respose...Robbie

[robert_marvin]

Did the two pins on the Rolleifix quick release that's part of the grip engage the two pins on the front of the camera? That should keep the back from bending.

 

BTW, if you decide not to use the grip, you can remove the Rolleifix, which is really important to use if you mount your Rollei on a tripod.

[robbiebedell]

Thanks Robert!. I just checked and the pins do not readily go into the littles holes on the camera. With a little playing with the pins do go in and that seems to make the whole unit more solid.

[doug grosjean]

Why is the Rolleifix important when using a Rolleiflex on a tripod?

 

I'm asking because I use my 'cord and 'flex on a tripod w/o a Rolleifix, and haven't had a problem. I'm curious if maybe I don't know the whole story...

[robert_marvin]

I also used my Rolleiflex on a tripod w/o a Rolleifix for years without a problem, BUT the back of a Rollei and most every TLR is thin sheet metal. It wouldn't take much of a knock, with the camera mounted directly on a tripod, to bend the back. The Rolleifix has two pins which engage sockets on the lower front of the camera and lock the back more solidly in place, minimizing the chance for damage. I was lucky before I started using the Rollefix, but my Rolleflex 2.8E is, by far, my favorite camera and I'd rather not take any more chances. The Rolleifix is also a very good quick release which doesn't need a separate plate attached to the camera.