drolight Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 After a deal to buy a 2.8F fell through (the film advance crank created quite a racket), I am now interested in buying a 2.8GX (figuring that the operation would be much smoother). Thoughts on where one could buy one used and how much they are worth used would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patric_dahl_n Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 The 2,8F probably just needed cleaning. My F-Rolleiflexes operates very smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_l Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I got mine on ebay. I think I paid $1200 and it came with a prism. It is actually LESS smooth in operation than my 2.8 E3. But I wouldn't give up that in camera meter for anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolight Posted May 15, 2004 Author Share Posted May 15, 2004 Patric The 2.8F had presumably been CLA'd in April. The noise (squeeky) was so loud when I turned it that I had to send it back. A GX for $1200 (including a prism)? Where was I for that deal? Wow! The prism brand new is about a $1000 by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskovacs Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I've seen a Rollei that squeeked as you described. It was something to do with the takeup spool rubbing inside the camera. Did this camera squeel when there was no film loaded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolight Posted May 15, 2004 Author Share Posted May 15, 2004 Like a pig! <grin> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_l Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 it might have been $1600. i can't remember it was a while ago. maybe i just wanted to remember it as $1200. it was a pretty decent deal even at $1600 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_drew4 Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I was just surfing KEH.COM and they have a couple 2.8GXs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Seshu, they should be smooth as butter, aside from any paper rustling noise. Keep looking; it doesn't necessarily make sense to spring the extra dollars for a GX, if smooth feelings mechanicals are what you are after; the 1950s/1960s models are the best in that regard. The GX does have the semi-spot TTL meter, which some people like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolight Posted May 16, 2004 Author Share Posted May 16, 2004 Thanks Mani. I decided to shy away from the 2.8F or any model made before 1970 as repairing them over the long run is going to be expensive. A CLA can run about $150 easily. The guy who was selling me the 2.8F (which I had to return) claimed he had just done a CLA. If that's the condition after a CLA, imagine the clunkers out there that are masquerading as "classics." In a flurry or bidding on eBay today, I plunked down the extra cash and bought the GX. My wallet is going to hurt a bit. And I hope KEH isn't selling those for less than what I paid for mine. That'll be a dinger. I'll report back here with my experiences and of course examples of my work. Meanwhile, if any of you are interested in seeing some of my work surf out - http://www.pipalproductions.com. I also run a blog - TIFFINBOX - http://www.tiffinbox.org/ Thanks ya'll. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrey goldberg Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 I purchased a nice 2.8 GX from Hadley Chamberlain, and would be glad t recommend him to anyone interested in Rollei gear. Easy to deal with, interested in the end results, and very helpful. Geoff Goldberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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