brian_legere1 Posted March 14, 2000 Share Posted March 14, 2000 Can the round bottom base on the rollicord vb be tightened?It is loose when secured on a tripod.I don't seem to see any screws which secure it to the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_munn Posted March 15, 2000 Share Posted March 15, 2000 Not a direct answer, but have you tried a Rolleifix. This is a proprietary tripod mounting which slides over the round plate on the base of the camera and locates firmly in place by latching into two small sockets on the bottom front of the body, then locks using an over-centre lever. Effectively, this spreads the tripod load over three points of contact, reducing the possibility of damage to the camera back. Mine cost GBP 29 used. They often appear in dealer's lists and on e-bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m Posted March 15, 2000 Share Posted March 15, 2000 Brian, I had the same problem with a Rolleiflex 3.5 F. The solution: Turn the round base back and forth by hand to dislodge any dirt or grit (if there is any). Then drip a bit of super glue around the base. Use a fresh tube of the liquid super glue, not the gel type. Immediately, while the glue is still liquid, turn the base back and forth to work the liquid under the metal. As soon as it siezes up, you are done. Let it dry for a few hours, and I predict you will never have problems with it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now