Hi

Does anyone have a source for Rollei electronic shutter items, parts & service in the USA?

I have a Power Interface (direct plug-in) that has died once again. Second one. Worked fine yesterday and today it is dead. I have several of the rechargeables but they are really hopeless and do not last.

Does anyone else have problems with these batteries?

The biggest problem is I am trying to complete a shoot and a USA source that actually stocks items
would be very helpful.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Brent Daniels

HI Brent. I would try Jeff at Badger Graphics in Wisconsin. I had a rollei dealer in NYC who I will not recommend. The rechargeable batteries never lasted that long... per charge but I never noticed that they got worse over time.
I had tried to hook up a Quantum battery to the shutter but that never worked although I know one person who did claim they could get it to work with a specific cord.. Again, did not work for me.

Have you tried C-Trades in Calif?

http://www.ctrades.com/

Also, for the rechargeable batteries - the charger from Maha does a much better job and finds renewed vigor in older batteries:

http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mh-c777plus.htm

Geoff

Rollei have the Type C Rapid charger with discharge mode out now, which makes a significant difference regarding battery life. I've had one for a while and a few of my no-hoper batteries leapt back from the dead - a significant improvement!

Always keep in mind that these batteries are NiCd and need to be treated accordingly. NEVER recharge before they are emptied, or they will lose capacity due to memory-effect. I am meticulous in keeping this routine and my batteries last for many years, allowing for threehundred to fivehundred shots per charge with 6008i (and some 200 for 6008AF). The Rapid charger mentioned by Carl helps keeping this routine.

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