02-16-2007, 04:26 PM
You're welcome - they are fun cameras indeed
I used to have a thing for the later Rollieflex 2.8's (Zeiss) and they were fun to use
but they had to go when I moved onto other toys (Leica M4)
I would defiantly keep that one if it were mine - it is a beauty
(you might want to have it appraised for insurance purposes - who knows $300 up
depending on market and condition
Does the shutter work ? Is the glass clear ?
Mirror in good condition (no de-lamination of silver)
Even though that Zeiss Triostar was considered a "cheap consumer lens" if there is
no fungus and it's clear I'll bet it's fairly good for portraits (not too Zeiss sharp)
Zeiss actually had to create the Softar filters because their pro lenses are too sharp for portraits
I normally use a Softar #1 for any portrait work (razor sharp pores - not so flattering)
I used to have a thing for the later Rollieflex 2.8's (Zeiss) and they were fun to use
but they had to go when I moved onto other toys (Leica M4)
I would defiantly keep that one if it were mine - it is a beauty
(you might want to have it appraised for insurance purposes - who knows $300 up
depending on market and condition
Does the shutter work ? Is the glass clear ?
Mirror in good condition (no de-lamination of silver)
Even though that Zeiss Triostar was considered a "cheap consumer lens" if there is
no fungus and it's clear I'll bet it's fairly good for portraits (not too Zeiss sharp)
Zeiss actually had to create the Softar filters because their pro lenses are too sharp for portraits
I normally use a Softar #1 for any portrait work (razor sharp pores - not so flattering)