It is a shame, but I guess the harsh truth is that the products they make were not meeting the market needs/wants.
Like Joe, I have a Rolleicord in the closet, and I haven't shot anything with it for several years (although I have taken it out and exercised the shutter from time to time). I first used one between 1967 and 1969, which was my first experience of MF: I loved those big negatives, but it took a while to get used to the viewfinder. Couldn't resist buying another one when the chance arose, some time around 1990. Using old cameras can really take one back: one of my grand-daughters is starting to be taught how to use film at school, with a K1000, and it's been fun showing her how to use it properly: no autofocus, no auto-exposure, no built-in flash - you really do have to think about everything before pressing the shutter. John in Brisbane -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: Thursday, 5 March 2009 1:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Rollei is Gone. I still have an old Rolleicord in my closet. Back when I bought it used about 1969 or 70 I couldn't afford a used 'flex model. The last time I used it was on a trip to Italy in 1991. The shutter needs work now and I'll probably never use it again, but I can't bring myself to part with it. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
