Leaf AFi question

[xinchenc]

I would rather replace the logo Leaf with Rolleiflex. Few guys know there is a camera named Leaf.

[Graham Mitchell]

I also bought a Hy6 a few weeks ago from DHW. They offer the Hy6 with either Sinar or Leaf battery compartments. I chose Leaf so I would have batteries matching my back. I also like the 'Rolleiflex' logo, which is how they should all have been branded from the start.

[Carl Glover]

Mine says Sinar, but I would be happier with Rolleiflex.

Does anybody have any idea how much a Rolleiflex Chimney-hood costs?

[Steve Hendrix]

Not really sure about normal pricing or even if one can buy bodies direct from Leaf or its dealer's or distributors, as my purchase from leaf came about through a complicated series of events.  I do hope that Leaf will continue to support the AFi platform for a long while and offer the bodies, etc as well as backs.

With the recent change in the USA concerning distribution of Leaf products, Mamiya America Corporation (MAC Group) is now once again the sole distributor for all Leaf products in the USA (a good thing). We can now order AFi camera bodies and lenses from Leaf via MAC. Pricing is good. I have several units on the way and before ordering, I confirmed the serial numbers started with 3xxx and the firmware version was 3.10.


Steve Hendrix

[Graham Mitchell]

Does anybody have any idea how much a Rolleiflex Chimney-hood costs?

Contact DHW directly. I have a price list but unfortunately the chimney finder wasn't itemised separately. Call +49 531 6800 293.

[EricWHiss]

Mine says Sinar, but I would be happier with Rolleiflex.

Does anybody have any idea how much a Rolleiflex Chimney-hood costs?

The chimney style or 3x 6x6 lupe finder base is kind of expensive if you ask me.   I just bought this from DHW for 387 euro!!!  ( Maybe Steve can do better through MAC?      )   And then you need to buy the 6x6 lupe if you didn't already have it.  But it is the best view and most accurate finder available.  Magnification is higher than with the 45 degree prism and also brighter.  It's a funny little part because you'd think its just a frame but its got some pointy shape in the front.      Part number is #58048   

[EricWHiss]

Steve,
Can one order lenses and accessories too through you via MAC?
Thanks,
Eric

[Steve Hendrix]

Steve,
Can one order lenses and accessories too through you via MAC?
Thanks,
Eric

Yes, though there are limits, particularly with the accessories. I'm still feeling this out in terms of the extent of the products and inventory availability and hope to have a more complete picture soon. As you and I have discussed, it's a positive, being able to get competitive pricing, compared to the situation previously.


Steve Hendrix

[Gigi]

That's great news - a real distributor and dealer too. With credibility. Wunderbar.

[Lacunapratum]

If the demand keeps up, perhaps eventually the 35mm S-Flektogon sees the light of day!

[jeanlucco]

Put me in for the 35mm!

[xinchenc]

The chimney style or 3x 6x6 lupe finder base is kind of expensive if you ask me.   I just bought this from DHW for 387 euro!!!  ( Maybe Steve can do better through MAC?      )   And then you need to buy the 6x6 lupe if you didn't already have it.  But it is the best view and most accurate finder available.  Magnification is higher than with the 45 degree prism and also brighter.  It's a funny little part because you'd think its just a frame but its got some pointy shape in the front.      Part number is #58048   

Does it work on Hy6?

[EricWHiss]

Does it work on Hy6?

Yes - that's correct. DHW made this part 58048 available earlier this year to use the 6x6 lupe style finder on the Hy6/AFi.   

[xinchenc]

Yes - that's correct. DHW made this part 58048 available earlier this year to use the 6x6 lupe style finder on the Hy6/AFi.   

DHW must be able to modifiy the old frame base into the Hy6 type.

[EricWHiss]

That was what I had thought but the bottom of the new one is very different - only the top part where the lupe attaches looks the same.   Actually as a side comment - the whole way the finders attach on the Hy6 is improved over the 6000 series cameras.