Portugal with a Rolleiflex TLR
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2024
- While technically a camera with TWO lenses, Alastair attempts the One Camera, One Lens challenge in Portugal with his trusty TLR. Yes he admittedly took a digital camera (also with one lens) but that's hardly the point. #film #photography #filmphotography #rolleiflex
Enjoyed your images. I’m soon making a trip over to the US and am planning on bringing my Rolleiflex. Some Fuji gear too, but film is where my heart is.
I can remember feeling the same when I started shooting more 120 than 35mm. The cost alone slowed me down and my hit rate improved dramatically. Loved the photos. Looking forward to seeing the Nazare surf photos!
I was a pro, main studio camera, Mamiyaflex C series. Using Film can be fun, but comes with risks! Fact one works harder, don't make it better! Film is different, not better. On a far trip, for me, no way! I have a Rolleiflex. The Mamiyaflex all gone! Too freaking heavy for an old man! I prefer Digital. Nice video..
Thanks for the video and your thoughts on one camera/one lens,and also for your thoughts on Portugal. I can see the lack of camera choices can be quite freeing. As someone who doesn’t travel that much I am a little nervous about putting all my photography eggs in one basket, especially considering the Rollies are all getting older. I suppose the fact you just had it CLA’d gave you some comfort. Thanks again.
Minimalism is a beautiful thing
My first medium fomat camera was Yashica MAT 124G, which I still enjoy as much as Robbie Maynard does. I wished to upgrade to Rolleiflex 2.8GX, but the sale was fraud, I was robbed and later in the meantime those bacame so pricy that I gave up on them. Nevetheless I understand your joy with TLR.
To your point, images I print the most come from the limitation of 1 body 1 lens. Whether that be a Minilux, a CLE or a Rolleiflex. I will add that adding the option of a Rolleinar 1 can add some fun to the endeavor, while keeping the Rolleiflex kit small and intact.
Great video! I find myself shooting less 35mm film, one reason is that with color I can just shoot full frame digital. I shoot more medium format and the hit rate is higher. My TLR’s are the Rolleiflex 2.8D and Mamiya C330S, I use the Mamiya more for close up work due to its bellow focusing system. I also use the Hasselblad 500 CM which is a great medium format SLR. My experience with medium format is slowing down, shooting fewer frames and spending less time in scanning.