> > >a rangefinder one for example. I have a Bronica S2, a Rolleiflex F and a
>> >Russian Lubitel - all over 10 yrs old, as well as some old folders.
>>
>> I've never used one of the Roli's, but based on the ones I've
>> seen, they certainly look like nice cameras. Very similar to the
>> Ikoflex.
>
>Rolleiflexes were just about the first practical roll film reflexes - from
>1929-on. Ikoflexes came along in (I think) 1936 and were considerably cheaper,
>at about half the price.
>Just keeping the record straight ;-)
Yes, I knew that...but they are the same type of camera and
have much the same configuration. I believe the Ikoflex line last
into the early 70's. Unless you happen to find one at a swap meet
or something, both bring a decent amount when put up for sale.
Jeff
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Received on Sat Apr 14 2001 - 15:34:59 BST