The Rolleiflex - What makes it special?

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I finally tried a Rolleiflex to see what makes it unique. What's the difference compared to cheaper TLRs? What is it like for daily use or street photography?
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Street Photography
01:56 - Street portraits
02:12 - 3.5 or 2.8?
02:23 - Pros & Cons
03:35 - Sample images
04:22 - Compared to Yashica
06:18 - Why choose a Rolleiflex?
06:42 - More samples
06:57 - Dev and scanning
07:22 - My overall thoughts
08:09 - Outro
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@danny_liao 6 месяцев назад

About a month ago, I picked up a 3.5F for my travels. I wanted a med format camera to take with me to Asia. Long story short, and I totally didn't expect this, but I have absolutely fallen in love with it. I've shot about 20 rolls so far and I could honestly say it's the most motivating and inspirational camera I've ever used in my photographic career.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Nice! It would be a great medium format option for travel 😁

@anesiomendesdesousa6304 3 месяца назад

Gostaria muito de ter uma máquina dessa

@rucksackrules2266 5 месяцев назад

I have several Rolleiflex ‘s and Rolleicords and use them on a daily base. One day after some work with Helmut Newton (and his Rolleiflex) I stopped over in Paris to say hello to my friend/colleague Bernard Matussièrre. He had his home and studio in a house at Montparnasse, Paris which he inherited from photographer Emile Muller, who bought the house from Robert Capa (Magnum). And here the strange story starts. Bernard found an old safe in his cellar, which he wanted to show to me. He had opened t before and inside of it were all the Rolleiflex cameras of Robert Capa (Endre Friedmann) and a suitcase fully packed with negatives and a suitcase with clothes. It was left behind by Capa just before he stepped on a landmine, which killed him. Bernard contacted Robert’s brother Cornell, who came over, took the suitcase with his brother’s clothes and left, leaving the cameras and negatives behind. The film material went to Magnum and Bernard nurtured the cameras. I’ve never seen a larger collection of Rolleiflex’s, that made so many famous images, anymore.

@dylanhill1640 6 месяцев назад

I love my Rolleiflex! It hasn't let me down in 43 years. A true pleasure to shoot and own.

@markgarcia8253 18 дней назад

I have a 2.8c & 2.8d Both Xenotar lens. Although the 2.8c has 10 blade aperture, I vastly prefer the 2.8d due to the upgrades like EV lock, & unrestricted 1/500 versus the 2.8c. I’ve traveled all over the world with my 2.8d. It’s my lifetime camera now

@imac3355 6 месяцев назад

As a proud owner of a 2.8f you hit the nail on the head. Shooting with the Rollei is a special occasion on many levels. The Rollinar's, Mutar extension lenses and viewfinder prism come highly recommended if you want to expand on this great system.

@chrisloomis1489 6 месяцев назад

I have looked at the Mutar , and do find having one appealing , I have a set of Japanese extension lenses , that went to Vietnam with me , the Rollei D 75mm is an amazing Street and Travel camera.

@jdstrobist 6 месяцев назад

My friend from Adelaide owned and used a Rolleflex when they were new back in the day. He loved using that camera for fashion shoots. Thanks for doing this awesome review Hashem! 😎✌️

@sheldonswears1481 6 месяцев назад

My Rolleiflex 2.8f is by far my favourite camera to shoot with. Especially for street portraits. It’s such a conversation starter!

@chrisloomis1489 6 месяцев назад

People do not walk away , and they love the Art Deco design , and the Twin Lens is so attractive , you can get images with a ROLLEI you will never get on a DSLR or SLR camera. People love the Rollei !! ♥

@Armitage01101 6 месяцев назад

It's true. I've never had anyone turn down a portrait with the Rolleiflex. It just seems intriguing and non-confrontational.

@joseerazevedo 6 месяцев назад

Hi! I've two 3.5F and love shooting with them . The Rolleiflex system is amazing and ingenious, the accessories are a lesson in design and use. I also love how compact the system is, specially compared to 35mm systems. The fact that it has a single lens is not a problem for me, I find this limitation forces me to move more to find the right composition, which results in better images. One "accessory" I found a must is the Rollei P11 Universal slide projector, which can be found very cheaply. It projects 35, 4x4 (Baby Rolleiflex) and 6x6 slides. If you never saw a 6x6 slide projected, you never experienced how amazing this can be. In detail, sharpness, I was shocked when I first saw it! Other accessories I find useful are the Rolleinar close-up lenses, the lens hood (a must), and a neck strap - doesn't have to be from Rolleiflex brand, which are thin for long use. Compared to other non-TLR 8x8 systems, the Rolleiflex produces equivalent images on a very small and lighter package. For travel or street there's no comparision. Before shooting with it, get to know the position of the controls and the feeling of each one, specially the shutter speeds "clicks". They act differently on every sample. With time and practice you'll know at what speed you're shooting without even looking. It's much more ergonomic than you'll find at first. But it's a different approach you have learn. After that, you will operate it with your eyes closed, everything is at a finger distance. Great camera, great system, great results!

@facundozalazar 6 месяцев назад

Inspiring video! I have a Rolleicord V and the results that a get are always amazing

@extremelydave 6 месяцев назад

The Rolleflex camera is like the Ducati motorcycle. Both have tons of style and function. They may cost a tad more, but are well worth it. The ergonomics just make the photo experience just that little bit more rewarding. When the payment comes thru for that kidney I sold I'll get a Rollei!!!!

@BillyHopscotch 6 месяцев назад

Both the 2.8 and 3.5 are great. I have one of each, and previously had a couple 124s. I love all TLRs but they will be expensive when they need service. Worth it IMO.

@turbowhistler1 3 месяца назад

I have a rolleiflex 2.8e tlr camera from 1955 that was my grandfathers and my parents recently passed it down to me im just so excited to take photos with it and pass it down to my future generations!! 😁

@dodahlberg 6 месяцев назад

I have a Rolleiflex 2.8C; late 50s. I got it when the opportunity presented itself a couple years ago; it had just been rebuilt. It has a ‘look’ that’s for sure; quite different from my other medium format cameras. I just had a cast removed from my right arm (broken wrist). I’ve only started using 35mm cameras again but this video is inspiring me to take the Rolleiflex out. Maybe after another week of OT I’ll be ready! Thanks for this.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Hope you have a smooth recovery and enjoy using the camera again!

@wolfganggerlach1868 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for your fine video about the Rolleiflex. I myself have the Rolleiflex T3 "White Face" with the 75 mm f/3,5 Zeiss Tessar from about 1976. The "T" is a budget Rolleiflex, however, in fact almost as good as the professional one. It is easy to change the screen and I bought a new one from Oleson which is much brighter than the original. I am very pleased with my Rolleiflex and it is fun to use it. Kind regards from Sweden!

@FelixJohnAttard 6 месяцев назад

Loved this review Hashem. Thanks for taking the time in reviewing the camera.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching

@robdixon5016 Месяц назад

Beautiful classic camera. I wish I had one.

@thorenjohn 17 дней назад

Nice analysis and commentary. Thank you.

@pushingfilm 15 дней назад

Much appreciated!

@user-kj9bx8cp7n 4 месяца назад

have the rolleiflex 3.5e and i love 6x6 format, just feel diffrent than what i used to, its feel more liberate no boundries when take the photo, and i think its a perfect camera for street photography, people doesn't feel offended or get intimidated when we take a picture of them on the street

@danielcoburn7696 2 месяца назад

I have a Yashica B. I love it and like the leaver to cock the clutter as it prevents me from accidentally taking a photo. I’ve worked out a system of winding the film forward after taking the shot. Then as I’m about to take the next shot I cock the shutter.

@nigletmajor 2 месяца назад

My first medium format was a 1953 Rolleicord III, bought in 1989. For the age of this camera, currently still in use, its film image quality is quite remarkable.

@minimal_artist 27 дней назад

Loved it!! Each photograph is print-worthy in my opinion. There is something about the square format that I like the most. I have recently bought a Bronica SQ-A and trying to wrap my head around film photography. Your video helped a lot. Subscribed right away!! :)

@pushingfilm 27 дней назад

Hey, thanks so much! Nice choice with the Bronica, they offer great value and performance... enjoy!

@johntazbaz1121 4 месяца назад

Had a Rolleiflex decades ago for a short time and sold it to fund a Hasselblad. 6 years ago I got a 3.5 Automat. Great camera. It’s pretty special using a TLR. Just got a Rolleicord Art Deco and that’s a horse I have to break. Or maybe it needs to break me. Either way, stunning camera.

@grainybrews 6 месяцев назад

What a privilege it is to be featured in a photo on Pushing Film ❤❤❤ great video as always Hashem

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Haha thanks for posing 😁

@xville8642 6 месяцев назад

When I heard Agfa Optima 100... such a great film!

@MaxMcCan 6 месяцев назад

Nice video! Thanks for sharing your Rolleiflex info.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@philwatt1865 6 месяцев назад

Great camera, great shots! Glad to see the Agfa optima back ;)

@juanboldizsar 5 месяцев назад

I just got my hands on a 2.8e that was originally sold by A. Leistenschneider in Dusseldorf. Can't wait to develop my first roll!

@housemusic325 6 месяцев назад

I own 3 TLR. A French Semflex which is quite basic but give interesting output. It is a bare minimum camera which use red windows for film advance. A Yashica 635 which is basically the same as your with 135 film capability which is a nice addition when you want to have a longer lens (80mm on 135 is quite nice) And a Rolleiflex T which is quite cheaper than the 3,5 or the 2,8 but give pretty good result. The controls are just a little bit more complicated to use. I had some bad experience in general with the Yashica MAT 124G which has known reliability issue on the advance lever. Mine was able to advance, but the shutter was never cocked. I did get it fixed two times with two different shop before giving up and buying a Rolleiflex T which feel more solid.

@anta40 Месяц назад

I've used various Rollei TLRs (both 'Cord and 'Flex). Yes they are certainly very capable cameras and a nice conversation starter. Doesn't give intimidating look when being carried around. For me, TLRs are about simplicity (ignore the Mamiya C system). Cannot change lens, so you have to work within the limitation. If you want a more versatile system, consider the SL66 as a complement. There you go: the Rollei combo.

@trondsi 25 дней назад

Rolleiflexes are my favorite cameras. Years ago I got a 2.8E relatively cheap because of small scratches in the lens. Much to my surprise the lens was not only still good, it is remarkably sharp. I also got a Rolleiflex Automat with Tessar lens that I also like. My favorite photo setup to take out is relatively compact bag which is just big enough for one Rollei, a Weston battery-less light meter, and a few film rolls.

@epcalderhead 5 месяцев назад

Own this exact same model. Sadly, I will probably never use it again. Had the screen upgraded and CLA'd years ago. Still seems really accurate by shutter speed sound. It's so expensive for each click of the shutter! The few times I've taken it out in public this camera is a magnet. People want to ask you about it. Despite that it's surprisingly non threatening to people. You have a great eye!

@sclogse1 6 месяцев назад

We have a great photo collection at our MOMA museum here in San Francisco, including many images by Rollei. The combo of waist level shooting and those beautiful silver loaded papers from the 1940's and 50's is something to behold along with the great eye of the photographers. I used my father's Rollei as a table prop in my short film noir, Bum Rap Andre Hunt

@finn4240 6 месяцев назад

No way hahah, i litterly just finished scanning my first roll of 6x6 from my uncle's TLR just to see hashem post a new banger about rollei :) Going to make some popcorn for this one! merry xmas Hashem

@sebvz89 6 месяцев назад

i have the old standard 622 (tessar 3.5) and it's my go to camera with all the flaws

@luciengraetz 6 месяцев назад

I’d love to have one of these some day. Great photos, and another great video 👏👏

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks man! You should definitely try one some time

@pembridgehouse 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this. I think I need to get out and use mine. I was given an almost mint F4 Wide version plus lots of accessories.I have put only one film through it and have not got to a lab with it yet.Good samples and comparison. This will be a new years resolution for me. cheers Geoff

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Sounds like it's waiting for more use! Thanks for watching :-)

@jr8440 2 месяца назад

cheers for the cool video. Very good amd i totally agree with all you said. can you tell me where to get the focus screens. The old one on my rolleiflex c is so dark so after 70 years an upgrade might be nice.

@briglnai 6 месяцев назад

I have an 3.5E Planar and still love it. It's one of the cameras I will never sell in my life... It can also do great macros using the Rolleinar-Kit.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

For sure! It's great that they can still be serviced

@russellmann8297 6 месяцев назад

I own two Rollieflex cameras and enjoy them both. It takes time and patience to learn and use them but the results are amazing and rewarding. I don’t think there is any other camera that can replace my Rollieflex. Thank you for your wonderful and informative review.

@chrisloomis1489 6 месяцев назад

There is nothing , like a serviced and looked after ROLLEI for the joy of the moment , the immersion and delight. You get grand images too.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@brianhinesley 6 месяцев назад

fun video, i my self own a yaschica 635 and never saw the need to pay way more for a collectors item, also glad you brought up vivian in your video!

@jmanalog 6 месяцев назад

Having 2 models of 3.5f, it's so enjoyable to shoot street photography with them. it's small, light, and quiet.

@23288442 5 месяцев назад

I also own a 2.8c, hands on the best camera I’ve ever used. Now servicing by the best rolleiflex tech in Taiwan, can’t wait to have it back. At the mean time, I’m using a Minolta autocord. The autocord is noticeably better than all other TLRs I tried other than rolleiflex, even better than the rolleicord. The sharpness and contrast is great, built quality is awesome and have the hefty weight just like the rolleiflex. Highly recommended if anyone want to shoot TLRs without breaking the bank but I believe every TLR shooters will eventually ended up with a rolleiflex

@POPROX66 2 месяца назад

Something about the Rolleiflex - people love it and often comment to me while I'm out shooting with it. The periscope design gives interest to pictures by having that low perspective, but can also be used upside down up high for a downward view (you must try if you haven't!!).

@inikphoto 6 месяцев назад

Love my Rolleiflex! Have the T version with the tessar lens and can I say this lens is just super sharp! Used to have the 2.8F and sold it due to the heftier weight and size, luckily I made a significant profit due to the prices and mine was in mint condition. The T has an interesting way of coupled f and shutter which you can quickly pull on the tab and change individually if you want. The build is just as good as the 2.8F and without the price tag! Anyone looking at Rolleiflex should look at this model! Thanks for the video!

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Nice! Thanks for watching :-)

@therealsirrobin 6 месяцев назад

Mate, watching this makes me want to pick one up. 🙌 Great review!

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks man!

@dustysprockets1505 6 месяцев назад

Great vid Hashem! Been looking forward to this one. I have a 3.5F, and between the paralax compensating finder mask, functional lightmeter, and character, it's quickly gone to the top of my favourite cameras to use.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks man! That's good to hear

@Uwe_Ludolf 5 месяцев назад

I own two, 2.8C and a 3.5F both with Xenotar lenses and i both sent them out for a CLA. The 2.8C has nicer bokeh due to the 10 bladed aperture. But the 3.5F is more user-friendly: 1/500 can be selected when the shutter is cocked and the viewfinder is nicer and it's brighter too.

@simie65 6 месяцев назад

big fan of the TLR, don't currently have one at the minute but had a yashica mat 124g in the past and loved it.

@DFish111 6 месяцев назад

I've used a Rolleiflex for a couple of decades for just about everything. I'd HIGHLY recommend donning a penta prism rather than the waist level finder whenever you're not required to be physically close to the ground. Getting the taking lens closer to one's eye line helps in a variety of ways, and using the prism also reverses the scene back to 'normal.' That said, a quick tip for those of you new to waist level finders: think of moving the lens toward the subject rather than panning like mad to find the subject on the screen. The tactic has the added benefit of keeping you more engaged with the scene and not lost in a delightfully detached ground glass world. Oh, and it's sometimes a good idea to flip the Rolleiflex above your head and focus looking up at the screen. Sort of like a periscope. It makes you look mental, but it also raises your perspective by quite a lot. Just remember that the 'taking' lens is now on top. You can see Fred Astaire (as Richard Avedon) doing the manoeuvre in Funny Face. ✌🏻

@nickchenstudio1 6 месяцев назад

Great review on my trusty Rollei Hash!

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for letting me use it! 😁

@neutrinissimo5118 4 месяца назад

While I haven't used a Rolleiflex, I do really like my Olympus Flex B-II, which has a fabulous 2.8 F.Zuiko lens

@garvinkelly 6 месяцев назад

it really makes street photography easier. People spot you more often when you lift an slr or rangefinder to your eye

@Armitage01101 6 месяцев назад

They spot you with the Rolleiflex as well but they just don't feel as disturbed by it.

@martinandreasson5504 6 месяцев назад

Nice video about a very special camera. The Rolleiflex is very special to me. One of my favorite cameras and also Mediumformat camera i own. Its SO fun to use and it was one of the first cameras i wanted to get hold of once i returned to analog photography. The one i settled on was the Rolleiflex 75T, i liked the slightly wider lens and also the price was decent considering it was a newly serviced camera and a great range of accessories being a Bay 1 mount lens. I have used mine a lot, and since i got it have several cool accessories for it i frequently use. Like the Rolinar 1 and 2, some filters and also looking to get a softfilter for it as well ( Rolleisoft) . Funnily enough just a few days ago i was looking into getting another one, maybe this time an F model or a more expensive f2,8 E or C model. I heard the Xenotar lens is slightly more sharp and has even better character. But thus far i LOVE the images i get from my Tessar lens o nthe T. I have no lightmeter on mine but its fast to use and always give great exposures using the sunny 16 or a external light meter. No issues whatsoever. The F2,8 also have a 80 mm lens, so that could be a great addition for even better portraits was my reasoning . So yeh, i love the Rolleiflex and think i will always have one or two in my kit, its great for street, for landscape, for portraits, you name it. On the streets its like you say in the video an amazing conversation starter, and i never got any bad reactions thus far when i used it. Nice 1 Hash :) /regards Martin.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Glad to hear you enjoy the system too! Yeah I don't know how reliable those old meters would be anyway... Thanks as usual mate!

@sarasnyder1086 6 месяцев назад

My camera shop just started developing 120 film in-house...now you've got me wondering if I should get a medium format camera that works :)

@Armitage01101 6 месяцев назад

I have the 2.8F and 3.5F and a serious advantage is the brightness of the screen. The 2.8 viewfinder is much brighter than the 3.5 one. The primary difference between the Yashica and the Rolleiflex is the build quality. Rolleiflex is built to a much higher standard and will therefore cost less over time than fixing up a Yashica, presuming you can even find someone to service the Yashica.

@trotomas 6 месяцев назад

My 3.5F gets more attention than my m4, (I also changed the focusing screen with a newer and brighter one), great video as always

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Nice! Thanks mate 😁

@poniatowski3547 6 месяцев назад

Great video Hashem. Those Rollei's are just so nice to use. I shoot a baby grey 127 Rollei and absolutely love it even though it means hand cutting film, it gets used more than my other TLR being a Mamiya C220 which is also a great camera but doesn't have that Rollei 'feel' when using it.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Nice! Not many people are still spooling 127 🙂

@kribomon 5 месяцев назад

I have the Rolleiflex 2.8C, I swore I wouldn't get into medium format but a mate needed money and he was slimming down his collection so I "helped" him out. I love the camera but don't shoot with it enough so focusing is difficult but I hope to keep it forever.

@rolandthomasset1713 5 дней назад

Hi Kribomon ! Glad you got a Rollei, now here is my tip to easier focusing….Open your hood and learn to use the focusing lens right under the sport finder rear opening….The image is reverse…yes but by the next day you won’t even notice it ! Also the screen is protected from the sun ! great !! I have used that system so many times especially as I was using the sportsfinder a lot when shooting weddings. My Rollei is a ‘55 and is still 95% like new !! got myself a brand new crank some 10 years ago. I baby it but use it just the same ! Enjoy it ! Bought mine brand new, never use the case, it slows you down.

@sonnyMonsoon 6 месяцев назад

Loved the vid! I recently picked up my first TLR, the Airesflex Model U. The Rolleiflex is just too expensive for my budget right now. I definitely wanna try one now though.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Nice! Yeah they're worth trying, at least to see how they differ.

@wotajared 5 месяцев назад

No one commenting on that perfectly kept Agfa Optima? Sometimes I wish I could have gotten to try Agfa Color film but it's about a lost cause nowadays. Also absolutely beautiful shots. I particularly like those of your partner/wife, and a lot of the Medium format look with smoother tonality and DoF I delved into TLRs with a Rolleicord, which might be a better comparison to the Rolleiflex as it's their own "Amateur" model. Actually quite interesting shootout with the Yashica, as I haven't had (to my eyes) that good luck with older 6x6 cameras with Tessar Types. WLF is nice, but my style of shooting is easier with a RF VF.

@pushingfilm 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Yeah that Agfa is quite rare now.

@jamesobrien1045 6 месяцев назад

Take a look at the Mamiya C330 , you can change lenses and view finders options , cheap. I bought one new in 1978, still using it today.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, great camera!

@tompwwoodward526 5 месяцев назад

Going to take some photos at a play My daughter is in it and hope to get some fine images at their rehearsal. then the performance as the lights of the stage should be able to shot at a higher aputure and speed thanks for your reveiw

@pushingfilm 5 месяцев назад

Good luck!

@saturninosilva867 2 месяца назад

One thing not mentioned about Rolleis and TLRS in general. When you press the shutter you take the picture right , away. When I use an SLR many times the picture comes out with the persons eyes closed.

@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq 4 месяца назад

The 500th max really holds me back

@spinedoc18 3 месяца назад

I inherited one from my dad. He bought it around 1955 while he was stationed in Germany during the US -Korean War. Haven't yet tried it. What is a good source for 120 film these days? And processing?

@stuartgreenberg773 6 месяцев назад

Just shot a roll on Thanksgiving with my Rollei 3.5 which I used to shoot weddings with in the 1970’s

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Awesome!

@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY 6 месяцев назад

rolleiflex looks so nice.. I am not a fan of rolleiflex due to fixed lens, but the look of its camera is just beautiful..Thanks for the video!

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Ryan!

@c.augustin 6 месяцев назад

I do have a Rolleiflex with the 3.5/75 Xenar lens (a 4 elements in 3 groups lens design), and it performs quite similarly to my Yashica Mat-124 G. The Schneider Xenotar design has 5 elements (similar to Zeiss Biometar), so it is different to the cheaper 3.5 lenses (including the Xenar). The 3.5 Planar might be different, but maybe also 5 elements, while the 2.8 Planar should be 6 elements and differ in rendering. I found the 3.5 Xenar to be already a nice lens, even though not "perfect" at 3.5. TLRs have their strengths (a rather robust construction), but I'm a bit undecided if I prefer folding cameras (my Agfa Super Isolette is much more compact, but framing is better with a TLR, while a 6x9 folding camera is something completely different).

@dapazz2381 2 месяца назад

I really like the Rolleiflex, a lot!! Until I can get one, I am making do with a cool old Ricohflex.

@pushingfilm 2 месяца назад

Nothing wrong with that!

@Casualfulltime 6 месяцев назад

Tried a rollei but prefer my Yashiva 635 / D setups. The usability is better and the images have more soul. Beautiful photos dude!

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@TranHieuang 6 месяцев назад

If still want some German lens on TLR, I will try Ikoflex I/II/III for alternative cheaper than Rolleiflex/Rolleicord. For sure the price pay for quality from Rollei but not for me

@scottparis6355 6 месяцев назад

Another 6x6 TLR that's worth looking into is the Minolta Autocord. Better lens than the Yashica, easier loading than the Rolleiflex. But slightly harder to find.

@TranHieuang 6 месяцев назад

Ikoflex serie from Carl Zeiss is better choice if you still want the German lens quality and slightly expensive than minolta but not like Rolleiflex/Rolleicord or Yashica

@andretim75 5 месяцев назад

in the meantime the prizes for 3.5 and 2.8 have completely reached the same level at least over here in Germany on ebay

@Grandcentralgoods 2 месяца назад

Curious where you found/what are your lens attachments? Been having such a hard timing finding some

@pushingfilm 2 месяца назад

Hey, I'm not too sure since I borrowed the camera... But I think he got them on ebay

@Grandcentralgoods 2 месяца назад

@@pushingfilm aw ok thanks! Great videos!

@Johnatlanticism 6 месяцев назад

What coffee mug was that? The white one with black specks?

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Hey, I don't know sorry! It was at a rental place. Nice mug though.

@calebe16 4 месяца назад

silly question, but does it fit in the Ona Bowery bag? and How were you carrying it while not using?

@pushingfilm 3 месяца назад

Yeah it fits if you lay it down. I usually just carried it with the strap, but sometimes in the Brevite Jumper or Ona Bowery bag

@anasslatif7190 26 дней назад

I have Rolliflex but I have no idea how to use it

@chrisloomis1489 6 месяцев назад

Hashem ; : I have a Rollei Distgon 55mm F4 Wide , and the 75mm F3.5 . My 55mm W is new to me , and I am still learning its strengths and being a bit wider than the 75mm you can do amazing images. I like the E Model with light meter , though the dual range Light Meter is a new thing to me. The 55mm is superbly magical being solid , well built and a joy in the hands as well as pure design art. The 75mm 3.5 D has no light meter , so I use the phone metering , and I have taken many inspiring and amazing images with my D Model. I have all 3 Rollenair close focus lenses , the #2 is mounted on the strap in the case , using the close focus lenses you can leap into another realm and expand the usefulness and it is sheer delight .... when your imaging with a 75mm Tessar lens. These are amazing cameras and are a joy to use compose with and just feel so good in hand. Nothing compares , even my M Leica's cannot compare to the 55mm F4 Distagon in terms of the feel of use. I love my Leica's and they are film , but for sheer delight and immersion in your Art ... it is ROLLEI all the way.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Sounds like a great setup!

@cryptobyt2403 4 месяца назад

Tlr best for street. Its very discreet system. More discreet than even rangefinder.

@mckmitte 5 месяцев назад

While they’re comparable in many ways, my yashica 635 did something a Rollie could never, it cost $35

@knife-wieldingspidergod5059 5 месяцев назад

Checked Ebay, not anymore.

@devroombagchus7460 6 месяцев назад

The ONLY difference between a Rolleiflex 3.5 and 2.8 is the max aperture and thus the size of the taking lens. Obviously, for many that is worth the price difference. Yashicas are great. For me, a Rolleiflex is just mechanically more refined, especially with fast winding, etc. Feels durable and solid. I often use the wide angle lens adapter, giving me the equivalent of 35mm in ¨standard¨ film. I don't think this exists for Yashica. If the above is not important, buy a Yashica and spend the money you saved on film and coffee when you go out shooting.

@Armitage01101 6 месяцев назад

The max aperture size doesn't tell the whole story. The 2.8 viewfinder is much much brighter than the 3.5. The 3.5 is almost a struggle to use in the corners.

@RobOfficial_SA 6 месяцев назад

Hie there, i have a yashica 635 with all its accessories . I wouldn't trade it for anything.

@pushingfilm 6 месяцев назад

Nice! I've heard only good things about that model

@devroombagchus7460 3 месяца назад

The only difference between the Rolleiflex 2,8 and 3,5. is the lens. I have never understood why especially in the USA, people are willing to pay so much more for the 2,8, less than one stop faster. Is it that the taking lens is larger, making the camera look better? The 2,8 is also heavier, because of the bigger lens.

@myk-vg9qi 14 дней назад

Only one stop? Only the lens?? In the 1920s rollfilm was at ISO 20! Some even 10. By the end of the war at 64 and only by early 50ies Kodak went to 100/160 ISO. 400 ISO only came in 1967. That's why Weegee needed huge flash lights firing one bulb a photo (30ies & 40ies). So, one stop is huge, mate. Still today. Are you aware of both price and optical differences between f2.0/1.8/1.4/1.2 or noct even? The Rolleiflex 2.8 was only for the US market (1949) while Europe got the 3.5. I assume that was because the US was ahead with press photography and thus could afford the more expensive cameras. Again WEEGEE. Look him up. One more: Hollywood needed HUGE lights until the 60ies for that ISO issue, that's why the moved to Southern Cali in the first place, for sun. Studios then even had open roofs for sun.

@myk-vg9qi 14 дней назад

Only one stop? Only the lens?? In the 1920s rollfilm was at ISO 20! Some even 10. By the end of the war at 64 and only by early 50ies Kodak went to 100/160 ISO. 400 ISO only came in 1967. That's why Weegee needed huge flash lights firing one bulb a photo (30ies & 40ies). So, one stop is huge, mate. Still today. Are you aware of both price and optical differences between f2.0/1.8/1.4/1.2 or noct even? The Rolleiflex 2.8 was only for the US market (1949) while Europe got the 3.5. I assume that was because the US was ahead with press photography and thus could afford the more expensive cameras. Again WEEGEE. Look him up. Fast lenses are made for low light, not for the aesthetics of blurry backgrounds, its just a side effe really. And as long as people shoot at daylight, and claim there is no difference, or only refer to depth of field as comparison, it is not the full story. Misleading in fact.

@gogogomes7025 22 дня назад

all this tech we have today is only trying to recapture what we already had way back when.

@paullacotta5645 2 месяца назад

Yes the Rolleiflex is built to better standards than Yashica. But Yashica Mat 124 and Rolleicord images are really indistinguishable from Rolleiflex. The Rolleiflex just has more panache and collectibility. Ok.

@jasongold6751 6 месяцев назад

One, use the best finest film for a test! You want to see what it does? It shoots a large negative, 6x6 21/4 x 2 1/4". That's big! It's 3,5 x larger than 35mm film. Using camera is PLAIN Horrible! Looking at your navel, what's on left is really on right! Wonderful. One copes! If old screen, it's a dark as a mountain cave.. Noise! If you can hear it you are a mouse! Loading thru rollers, it's auto! Hence name! Tessar lenses are very sharp and contrasty. Years of usage. You learn why you should never have gone 35mm! I get more successful images per roll than any other camera. Yes, I took 18 months to shoot 24exp roll! 23 Perfect! I mean able to print 16x16"! or bigger. They are small by modern standards. A yellow filter, lens shade, a wide strap. You need a strap on any camera, crettins! Mine built 1954~55. Color I give to real pro Lab, In Toronto, Downtown Camera, Queen St. A talking piece! Yes! young ladies want their images done! I add phone image as quicker. I used another lab who fluffed many rolls. Recommended. Takes a year or more to be familiar! Mamiya C series highly advised of you want lenses, body building, strengthening muscles! I used them Professionally. Don't get crazy about the f2.8 Planar. Please! It's a 1/2 stop faster. Period! Tessars were good enough for Avedon and esp. Penn. Note built in shutters @ 1/500th on f11, f16 are slower! 375th tops! It's physics. ENJOY!