Re: Rollei 35 cases, lens cap?

[Godfrey DiGiorgi <ramarren >]

>>I 'm sorry to be such a klutz, but I did not save the discussion a few
>>weeks ago about replacement cases for the 35. I'd like to purchase a nice
>>new case for my Dad's 35 for Christmas, along with a lens cap: would some
>>kind soul please fish me out the relevant posts?
>
>I didn't save any of the posts.  I believe, however, that the original soft
>case (vinyl) is still available.  It's tough and works well:  remarkably
>well made, in fact, for (then) third-world vinyl construction.

Bob Saloman will likely correct me assuming I'm wrong, but when I 
inquired about getting an original Rollei 35T case from my local
dealer I was told the only case available was the leather Rollei 
35 Classic case. It's a beautiful case but somewhat expensive, I
forget the exact price they told me. Lenscaps are available new,
again from the 35 Classic, I think they're $25 or so. 

Finding used soft cases in good condition has not been terribly 
successful, but Pacific Rim Camera had some original Rollei 35 
leather belt pouches (from late '70s or so, I presume) for $35 
apiece. They're pretty nice, new old stock items.

 Pacific Rim Camera
 PO Box 4475 (830 Melissa St. S.E)
 Salem, OR 97302 (97306)
 503 370-7461
 pacrim  
 http://www.teleport.com/~pacrim/

The other option discussed recently was Kameraleder's case for the 
Rollei 35, a custom made leather case. Supposed to be very high quality,
I don't know the price. You can contact them via:

 Kameraleder Los Angeles
 George Elanjian
 8312 Maple Dr.
 Los Angeles, CA 90046
 voice: 213.656.7447
 fax: 213.656.3687

Godfrey

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