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February 26th, 2009 by Ken Hagler

Rolleiflex

Two people who were interested in one of my older cameras requested that I take this photo. The camera is a mid-1950s Rolleiflex, with attached Rolleiflash. The camera cost $135 on eBay, and the flash was $1.50 at KEH.

When scanned with my Nikon LS-9000, a 6×6 photo produces a file of approximately 75 megapixels, and with a dynamic range greater than the newest and most expensive digital camera can produce.

2 Responses

sarah writes:
September 14th, 20127:35 pmat

Hi Ken I am hoping that you will be able to reply this — The only flash that I can find at KEH is a Bayonet Flash I that costs 11 dollars.
I just need to clarify with you if that is the right one?
Thanks.

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- Ken Hagler writes:
  September 15th, 20129:38 pmat
  
  It depends on which Rolleiflex you have. There are several different Rollei bayonet mounts, so you should find out which one your camera uses. KEH might be able to help figure it out.
  
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