What is the Rollei 6008?

The Rollei 6008 (and its sibling, the cheaper 6003) represents a milestone. Combining solid engineering, old ideas from the 35mm world and dozens of elegant and simple original ideas, Rollei built a machine that facilitates creativity and a high percentage of useable shots. The 6008 is a 6×6 cm. camera in the mold established by Hasselblad in 1948.

Is the Rollei db20p compatible with PhaseOne P20 digital?

The camera also works well with digital backs. Rollei offered the camera in a digital bundle with a OEM’ed PhaseOne P20 digital back (called Rollei DB20p), introduced in early 2005. The beauty of the DB20p is that it has a square format sensor, thus retaining the classical medium format appearance.

When did the Rollei 6000 SLR come out?

Rollei had made another incredible camera. In 1984 a totally new series of Rollei MF SLRs was unveiled; the 6000 series. Advancements in electronics throughout the 1980s and ‘90s meant Rollei’s newest SLRs could be smarter, more durable, and more feature-dense than any medium format SLR that came before them.

Which film backs can I use with the 6008 AF?

The 6008 AF can be used with film backs with 120 or 220 rollfilm, either in 6×6 (6060 film back) or 4,5×6 format (4560 film back, which can be taken off and turned from landscape into portrait mode). The camera also works well with digital backs.

Is the Hasselblad 6008 better than the Rolleis Hassy?

When considering the Hasselblad and the 6008 side by side, the Rolleis flounce the Hassy. The German camera’s build quality is from the “dense as a stone” school while the Hasselblad (a stunningly built camera in its own right) feels more like a hard cheese.

Will the Rollei 6008 TTL flash work with Metz?

When not in the studio, the Rollei 6008 TTL flash works well with the Metz and compatible SCA module employed.