Suggestions for medium format camera needed

[rifqi_dahlgren]

<p>Thanks <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=2283473">Etienne Winkelmuller</a>. I got it from someone on a Swedish photography forum (I'm from Sweden). I've seen similar condition ones on ebay for around 1000 USD, though that would usually mean added shipping as well. I'm sending my dad to pick this one up, so no extra costs. I just hope that the seller didn't leave out any flaws. The waiting is always the hardest part...</p>

[etienne_w]

Well, good luck :-) I'm told one thing to look for is the light seals between backs and body. (they are located on the

backs). The good news is, Hasselblads are quite common and servicemen are plenty should a problem arise. Enjoy your

new camera :-)

[flavio_egoavil]

<p>Riqfi, I forgot you're Swede. Well, that means there will be no problem to find a competent technician to keep the camera in good shape. Once you service the light seals there should be no light leak problems.</p>

[rifqi_dahlgren]

<p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=409768">Flavio Egoavil</a>, I hope you're right, though hopefully there won't be any problems to begin with. I'll have to go through a roll of film as soon as I get the camera and send it in immediately.</p>

[roy_ramavarapu1]

<p>A good and trusted place to look for Rolleiflex 2.8F, or 2.8E (or the 3.5 models) is KEH. I purchased several items including a Rolleiflex 2.8F and can write that their grading system is a benchmark; their prices are also comparable, and KEH has a return policy. E-bay is another place for bidding / buying, and there are some risks, e.g., the seller may not know the quality/condition of the item, and the grading system varies. My preference is KEH, and have no reservations in recommending KEH. I cannot write about selling gear to KEH as I have not sold any item to KEH.<br>

Roy Ramavarapu, 21 Oct 2014 </p>

[rifqi_dahlgren]

<p><a name="00cu7i"></a><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=5757137">Roy Ramavarapu</a>, Thanks for the tip. However, I would have to add shipping costs to Sweden and I wouldn't be surprised if I had to pay some form of import tax as well. I'll keep it in mind if I decide to switch to a Rollei in the future though.</p>

[andrew_gardiner]

<p>Mamyia 7 would be my choice. Here is Spencer Tunick using his for his latest project I noticed in the papers today.<br>

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/photos-e6frewxi-1111119615958?page=8</p>

[rifqi_dahlgren]

<p>An update in case anyone is interested. Got the camera in my hands today and I absolutely love it. It's in even better condition than the pictures led me to believe and everything works great on it. The only thing I'm pretty sure I want to change in the future is the focusing screen. My eyes aren't the best so an acute matte screen to help me with that would probably be a good investment. Anyways, it's loaded with a roll of portra 160 and ready to go. Can't wait to shoot with it.</p>

[danielheller]

<p>Congratulations Rifqi. Like I said you are now shooting with the legends.<br>

I definitely agree that the focusing screen is a must. I own the Acute-Matte with grid and split image rangefinder (42170) and it is a pleasure. Incidentally this is one area where the Hassy is superior to the Rollei. The Rollei's are darker.</p>

[rifqi_dahlgren]

<p>Another update. Got the first roll back the other day. I shot pretty much whatever just to test the functions but I like this one: <a href=" Love the camera, it's a joy to use. Also managed to get an acute matte screen with split image for around 65 usd on a Swedish auction site, so I'm a happy camper. Second roll loaded and ready to go, though I'll be more patient and wait for good photos now that I know that everything works.</p>