Rolleiflex TLR 2.8 Features

[michael_cohen1]

I am looking to buy a Rolleiflex 2.8 TLR. Either Planar or Xenotar

would be acceptable. Which bodies--C, D, E, F-- have the following

features:

 

1. Mirror prism just below the sports finder to check focusing

2. EV interlock, like on the Rolleiflex T, so shutter speeds and

apertures can be changed together to maintain a particular EV

3. accepts 120 and 220 film

4. removable WL finder, accepts prism viewfinder

5. self timer

 

Metering is immaterial because I use a handheld meter. Thanks for

your help.

[bob_cook]

Michael: My 2.8F, Type I (1960) Planar has the mirror prism below the sports finder; removeable hood; does not have EV interlock (at least not that I'm aware of); accepts only 120 (but can be adapted I've been told); has a self timer; will accept a prism viewfinder. Bob Cook

[andrew_schank]

Only the F series and the very last E series will take the prism finder.

[jerry_lehrer]

Michael

 

NONE of the listed cameras will have ALL of your required features.

The closest is the 2.8F, but it does not have EVS interlock (thank God!)

 

Jerry

[nolan woodbury]

Something like the 2.8E2 might suit you well Michael. Although it isn't 220 capable, it does have a removable hood and a self timer, and most (I assume) came without a meter. Should be had for a lot less than a 2.8F, while still gving the same image quality. A pal sent me a contact sheet taken with a 2.8E2/Schneider and I was blown away by the quality. He promissed me first dibs when it becomes available!