Biography

Tales of the unexpected with a Rolleiflex T

by Jim Graves
Rolleiflex T

Jim Graves takes his Rolleiflex T out into the public and finds that it attracts all sorts of attention.

The Rollei SL 66 Aquamarin – Part 1

by Wolfgang Freihen
Modern Photographic Techniques

Wolfgang Freihan has written several books on underwater photography. In the first part of this series on the Rollei SL 66 “Aquamarin” he gives a recount of his life and passion for underwater photography including a comparison of the SL66 v Hasselblad for use underwater.

Call yourself a Photographer?

by Jim Graves
Lancaster Enlarger

When is a hobby more than an a hobby? Jim Graves recalls the times he happened on the bitter rivalry of ‘Amateur’ photographers as they defend/attack their camera make or methods.

Wulf H. Koehler

by Wolfgang Freihen

With a passion for diving and photography it is no surprise that Wulf H. Koehler is famous for his Rollei underwater housing equipment. Wolfgang Freihen provides an in depth account of his life and achievements.

The Roy Hargreaves Story

by Raymund Livesey

Like many servicemen, Roy Hargreaves obtained his first camera in Germany at the end of the war. In his case it was as a result of swapping cigarettes for a virtually useless radio which in turn was exchanged for a battered twin lens 1932 Rolleiflex. This is his story.

Full Circle

by Ron Wootton

Starting with box cameras in the late 1940’s, SLR’s in the 80’s and Digital in the noughties. Ron Wootton has a long history of camera usage. He discusses his preferred choice of camera now and why.

40 Years with Rollei

by Dennis Camp

Dennis Camp has been collecting Rolleis for 40 years and reflects on these years and how collecting cameras has evolved. Will he trade for a digital or stay with his favourite Rollei 3.5F… Only time will till.

Love Affair with a Rollei T

by John Powell

John Powell reminisces on the short ‘love affair’ he had with his Rolleiflex T Gray and sends a challenge to other members to give their own accounts of ‘love affairs’ they may have had.