Hardcase for Rolleiflex GX needed

[markusglueck]

Hi,

 

I am looking for a hard case where I can put a Rolleiflex GX well padded inside.

 

It should be very rigid, dusty and water proof (as I am going by bicycle).

 

I was looking at something like the Peli(can) cases, but the smallest one is the

1200 which is quite big already. The camera is roughly 11x11x15 cm an I like to

have a case maybe 15x15x20. Does anybody know of the existence of such?

 

Thanks for your help,

Markus

[robert_marvin]

Rollei used to make a metal "ever ready" case, but I'm not sure it would fit a GX. FWIW, mine fits my 2.8E. While the camera CAN be used without removing it from the case, it isn't easy,but it's very protective and smaller than any Pelican case.

[mike_earussi1]

Here it is:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rollei-Rolleiflex-Metal-Watertight-Case-for-2-1-4-TLR_W0QQitemZ280055037082QQihZ018QQcategoryZ29977QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

[d_purdy]

IF it fits a 2.8E I would think it would fit a GX. Comparing my 2.8F and 2.8FX they seem

exactly the same size. You can generally find one of those Rollei water proof hard cases

on ebay.

[robert_marvin]

The price in that link seems really high. Mine is not for sale, but if I were inclined to sell it I couldn't imagine getting THAT much.

[Ed_Ingold]

May I suggest using a back rack bag to hold your camera while riding a bicycle. These bags are well protected (by the seat) if (when) you dump, and don't destabilize the bicycle like an handlebar bag. I would not carry a camera around my neck or in a fanny pack. You are likely to damage the camera if you fall, and more important, hurt yourself (much like falling on a rock).

[jean-louis llech]

Markus,<br>

the metal ever-ready case fits all TLR Rolleiflexes. Overall dimensions of Rollei cameras are still the same. The bottom of the TLR Rolleiflex is fixed directly on a quick release plate in the metal case.<br>

The last produced Rolleiflex 2.8 FX can be easily placed in a 30 years old metal case.<br>

The system is very well designed : the camera can be used without removing the metal case : just open the case : the case-to-camera attachment device has a hinge. Pivot the camera and place it on top of the case.<br><div></div>

[markusglueck]

Thanks to all of you. I think I will look for a metal ever-ready case. Maybe I stumble upon a cheaper one somewhere. For now I'll take my Rolleicord and put it well padded in a small backback. Does anybody know if it was marketed just in the US? I regularly scan my home market (German ebay) but never saw one for sale. Just the Rolleimarin. L:)

[jean-louis llech]

Markus,<br>

Have a llok at the Dutch market. Theo De Wit has one to sell on his Rollei accessories web page : <a href="http://www.collectcamera.com/colcam/catalogus/listgen.php?ocat_ID=79">CollectCamera</a><br>

[jean-louis llech]

Sorry... a "look"