tom_loftis

Yes the inserts work on the 6003 models. The interchangable backs for the 6008 are removable midroll and allow for such things as the use of Poloroid and changing film types midroll. There is one thing that I don't like about the 6008 backs and that is they open from the bottom (as opposed to the top on the 6003 type) and this makes changing inserts a little awkwark. This back also will not open with a prism finder in the normal position (hence the rotating prism for these cameras. If you need to swith film types midroll or use poloroid, then you need the 6008 type backs. By the way these backs will work on the 6003 series. The newer 6003 Professional does reuire you to change the film stage, the older 6003 SRC 1000 takes 6008 backs without any modification. The film gate on the newer models is available from Marflex. You simply pull the original film gate out and then insert the new one.

Jim,

I too am on a quest for a flash to use with the Rollie (6003 in my case. I have a Q-flash and a 45 CL-4. Both of which I hate with the Rollei. They are both way too heavy. The Quantum is by far the better of the two as I use external batteries on both and the Metz still has to use AA's to run the controls. The 60 series has its own pack but it's nice to have options. The TTL adaptor on the Rollei also gets in the way using any good bracket. Boy, if you can come up with any other ideas I would sure like to know. Before you buy one of these try lugging it around on a flash bracket and focusing. The Metz will both make the package very unballanced.

Anyone have any suggestions on a small powerfull flash? Something

like the now discontinued Stuessy NVS-1 (Vivatar 283 w/added power

and reflector) I've tried Q-Flash.. Too big. Sunpack 120J... lots

not to like here. Armatar made something like this also, Thanks.

Model 2 has provision for multi exposure. That is the main difference. You can use PQ lenses, but the camera was designed for Non-PQ> You can't use the "S" lenses at all. The camera does not support TTL Flash. You will find that the 45 Series or the 60 Series Metz units work fine in auto mode. If you don't mind the size the Quantum Q-Flash is also worth a look

For wedding work a square format is best for two reasons. First you don't have to turn the camera and deal with a cumbersome rotating flash bracket. Second 4 - 5 x 5's fit on an album page without regard to horiz. vs. vertical. This make album assembly easy and looks better. Wedding albums for the square format are the rule not the exceptions as one mentioned above. As far as choices; Hassy, Bronica, and Rollie are all good. You need at least an 80mm and a 50mm lens. A 150mm is nice for head portraits, but for the actual wedding only two lenses are required. Some use a 60mm only and this is also fine.

Yes, the 45 series is powerfull enough for wedding work. However, you need some external power, Metz, Quantum, Lumedyne etc. You must still use the regular batteries though even though they last much longer. The Q-flash from Quantum is very nice and not much more expensive that the Metz and uses a Turbo, or a Lumedyne cycler only (no other batteries) It is also a bit more powerfull (full 150 WS).

A new option has just appeared (especially for TTL). Lumedyne now offers a TTL 200 W.S. (up to 2400 WS) Unit. The great thing about this unit is the lack of weight that will attach to the camera bracket. Also, their stuff is about as rugged as it gets. They are also converting older manual units for about 200. Their battery and pack do weigh considerably more than a turbo, but if you use a camera bracket, as you should, the savings of weight up there is nice. By the way most pros use a bracket to get the flash head directly over the lens to avoid shadows. Both Stroboframe and Newton have a number of brackets and there are a few other manufacturers around.

Tom Loftis

First do not use the compendium on anything except portrait lenses (150mm and up). The bell-o-shade will work done to a 50mm I beleive. The Hassy shade will not allow the use of the drop-in filters like the lindahl thus we use the lindahl which is well made and rugged. check out their web sit www.lslindahl.com for most of their catalog.

tom loftis

Try Marflex (see their ad in shutterbug repair section) they are the official rollei repair facility and have manuals. If they can't help try finger lakes photo books.

tom loftis

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a flash bracket for a

Rollei 6003 w/Grip? I've tried various Stroboframe but find then

lacking, also tried a Newton, but the protrusion in front on these

makes it difficult to focus and the use of a quick focus handle is

impossible.

Thanks,

Tom Loftis

has anyone had problems with the automatic setting on a metz 45 CT 4

I use it on a rollei 6003 scr 1000. ttl works great, but auto mode

is under by about two stops.

i shoot a lot of wedding and have used hassy until recently switching to a 6003 src 1000. hassy pluses are weight, simplicity and for the most part are rugged. pluses for the rollei are motor drive, metering, ttl (limited to 400 speed film), but perhaps the most attractive part is the price of inserts. for the price of one new hassy back, you can buy 10 new rollei inserts. BTW it seems much easier to me to load these than the hassy backs. also, film changing is a bit quicker. i;ve also found that athough there is a somewhat limited supply of used equipment for rollei, some dealers will deal on this stuff as in many parts of the country it is very hard to sell. i purchased the 6003 with 80 pqs, back, charger, sca adaptor, and a metz 45 ct4 for &1800.00 and i know of a dealer who has another who had offered it to me for less than that (no flash, sca etc just the kit). I've also found that the older lenses work fine in manual or even simi metered mode and these can be less than half the price of the hassy. wedding photography need IMHO to be kept simple. I shoot most of the indoor tripod stuuf at the church all at f8 @ 1/30 of a second, and most of the indoor reception stuff @ f8 @ 1/60 hand held. I have been using either 400 or recently 800 nhg 2 with very good results. You need to measure light with an light meter (even though the camera has a preaty good reflective meter) when ever it is possible. the real trick to good wedding photography is possing and understanding background lighting. the hassy or the rolei will both work exceptionally well. The only other option is the sqa and i have not used them.

yes quantum also makes ansca adaptor but this too is only good for up to asa 400. this is dictated by rollei not by the flash mfg.