The most beautiful camera ever made was built in 1956.

[@AsianWithHat]

Ah yes, a masterpiece film produced by the one and only GXAce.

[@GxAce]

You were fast with that comment this time! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@thebitterfig9903]

The main feeling I have shooting the Rolleiflex that came into my hands is mostly that of privilege. To use a camera like this--so well crafted, so mechanically perfected, so glorious to look through--is an act of joy. To use a piece of history like this? Something special.

[@GawxArt]

Best of KZbin for real! Huge inspiration man!

[@GxAce]

Thanks so much dude! You have quite an awesome style yourself! I appreciate the comment :)

[@AMTunLimited]

It looks like you shot the "hologram" Patreon section practically on a spinning persistence-of-vision display. What a great touch

[@GxAce]

Good eye ;). Thanks!

[@bentsai6849]

Hey, just wanted to say how much this video has just done for me, in the span of around an hour. After watching your video, I had a conversation with my dad about how fascinating I found film photography, and how he grew up with similar technology. We were talking about our experiences with the seperate technological eras we grew up with, and connected on the ways we appreciate art and their many evolving mediums. Being an aspiring music producer myself, I can draw many parallels between the world of analogue synths and the world of film photography, and as someone born after 2000, I find older technology and their limitations beautiful and inspiring, and liberating from the world of digital media. At the end of my conversation with my dad, he suddenly remembered that he had an old film camera passed down from my great-grandfather stored away. He pulls it out to reveal, wouldn't you know, a 1956 Rolleiflex. You cannot imagine my excitement right now, and I can't wait to try it with my dad. Thankyou for this video, for the passion you have put behind it inspiring my own creative pursuits, and for helping me and my dad connect. Cheers from a new subscriber, Ben

[@alylyshua74937]

This comment made my day. Thank you so much. I hope you and your dad can make fond memories together, with or without photography ♥️

[@redoni3429]

Congrats, very nice of you to share this story, thank you!

[@Peshur]

Mate very cool! I just read your comment to my kids

[@MathieuStern]

I have nosebleeds with every new video. you really found a unique style

[@3SmidgeEnergy]

Bro I love this channel so much. The production quality is so unnecessarily high, and I LOVE it. Edit: The creative vision is so inspiring. I love how you formatted the whole video to match the camera. You really nail the "experience" of the camera, and that's the most magical part of photography. This channel has legitimately reignited my love and passion for photography, something I had lost after professionally shooting at a corporate level. Keep on crushing it ace.

[@GxAce]

Thanks so much! This is exactly how I describe it as well, unnecessarily high production value hahaha

[@3SmidgeEnergy]

@@GxAce The creative vision is so inspiring. I love how you formatted the whole video to match the camera. You really nail the "experience" of the camera, and that's the most magical part of photography. This channel has legitimately reignited my love and passion for photography, something I had lost after professionally shooting at a corporate level. Thank you bro. Keep on crushing it ace.

[@segzeeman7356]

Yes! I was wondering why there was something different that I was enjoying about this video? The formatting and the photos were amazing!

[@sario9830]

Just because of this channel, Im planning to buy my first camera and start to shot with something different than iPhone. Its time. Thank you very much for bringing my passion to the next level !

[@gosho2248]

Dude. I never thought your content could get any better than your previous videos. I was wrong. This video is a masterpiece about a masterpiece camera. I would love if you talked more about film cameras. Also, huge compliments to Xiaoxing Han, the photos are amazing.

[@Soupcan13]

Good lord I casually strolled in here and was leveled by how high quality this was. Bravo

[@badasspuppy]

I'm completely addicted to this channel. This has to be the most beautiful content I've seen on KZbin, ever

[@pennymarketenjoyer898]

the only youtuber that actually excites me whenever they put up a new vid is you! Keep up the good work!

[@GxAce]

I'm quite humbled. Thank you so much!

[@demimascot]

Wow! So you are the author of that short video! I saw it years ago but still remember the visual short story! Can't praise your styles and tastes more!

[@shxppard]

words cant describe how inspiring your channel is to me man. have always thought there were limits to how creative I can get with ideas and every video you release makes it more and more clear that there are no rules, and the only limit is my imagination. thank you for creating. so so so effing cool.

[@GxAce]

I really appreciate you saying that! Good luck on your own stuff! :D. Thanks for watching!

[@Riccardo_Mori]

The way you shoot. The music you choose. The concise narrative. The resulting format is that every upload of yours is a mini-film. Keep up the good work! Cheers - //Rick

[@JaymesMedia]

This is breath taking. I saw the podcast on Patreon and all I can say is that I can’t wait see get fully integrated into a project that you love. Love that an amazing creator is here in Michigan.

[@redoni3429]

8:02 that’s why I love old second hand technology. Cars, cameras, guitars, etc.. You rarely know anything about the past live of these objects but you know you will contribute to it and who knows what comes after that. It’s such a beautiful and philosophic idea and I’m all in for it.

[@Searchingk9]

Dude you’re Star Wars when it first came out to the KZbin community. That feeling of watching a masterpiece detail after detail is so fun. I rewatch all your videos over and over, I LOVE THEM thanks for inspiring me!

[@stevendiffey9162]

That is an making video. Thank you. I’ve just returned from shooting on one of my Rolleiflex an hour ago and this video truly resonated with me. It’s like these cameras have soul. It’s difficult to put into words how special these cameras are and how they help you see the world whether you push the shutter or not. It’s total bliss just sharing time with a Rolleiflex.

[@motonewyork1100]

*Unbelievable man! I never leave comments on youtube, but this work makes you feel, stop and think, rewatch and appreciate. Thank you*

[@venom2k2]

I just don't understand how this man keeps getting better and better. This Episode is just insane and he somehow gets better with each one. How in the hell can you make such awesome videos?!

[@t_h_visuals]

The production quality in your videos far surpasses anything I’ve ever seen on this platform. Your content is next level. And I agree, the camera is beautiful and a joy to shoot.

[@Dennis94913]

Love the 1:1 aspect ratio of the video that reflects the 6x6 format of a TLR. Keep up the good work Ace!

[@GxAce]

I'm glad you appreciated that choice ;). Thanks for watching!

[@filmstudiojapanDOTcom]

Been unofficially (recently officially) following you since your Medium format Anamorphic video 3 years ago. Glad to see you still making great content !

[@GxAce]

Awesome, thank you so much for being here for the long haul!

[@filmstudiojapanDOTcom]

@@GxAce and thanks to you for putting in the effort. Far too few making art on youtube..

[@jordanlaine7412]

I recently got back into film after buying a used Sprocket Rocket and then picked up a Minolta Autocord L, Pen FV with like 5 lenses, and a Yashica Electro 35 for when I want to think less and blast away. The Autocord experience is so incredibly different than any of the film cameras or any of the mirrorless bodies I own; because of the longer process to meter, set settings, and focus, it's very meditative to shoot with.

[@fixedit8689]

Every time I’m out with my Rolliflex TLR or Hasselblad, I get interrupted by a random elderly gentleman that wants to talk and ramble on thus interrupting my creative flow and concentration. I usually grab one digital and one med format film camera and do a solo get away from the daily grind. This or the shooting range is my relaxation but unfortunately, the range has elderly gentleman there as well.

[@housepandacrew581]

This is crazy. When my grandpa died i inherited a few old dusty cameras. Thought two of them looked beautiful and put them on a shelf for display. They have been standing there for years. Two years ago i got into video, but never thought much about the old dusty ones on the shelf. Today i see this video, and i instantly recognized the camera. Apparently i have a 2.8 and 3.5F Planar just sitting there on my shelf - and me being totally oblivious to it for years. Well, no more. All because of this video. Thank you.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Aka the very meaning of picking up hobbies and what it means. I mean I rolled my eyes as being an avid knower of the past, because I know in the 1950's Kodachrome cameras were by far the finest, captured natural light, and atmosphere tame grading with a bit of a dark contrast in the darker colors, but still amazing. I sometimes call it hand in front of the sun photography.

[@martinsmyth5580]

This guy who makes these videos is a legend the content is so entertaining and informative

[@GxAce]

Thanks so much, Martin! :)

[@Mousoukyou]

Absolutely beautiful photos. They make me feel a mixture of inspired and sad and desperately wanting to travel. I've always wanted a Rolleiflex simply because of the photo taking experience, I didn't know they could produce such incredible images. Thank Xiaoxing and you for this.

[@marius6019]

The production quality of this video is outstanding. One of the best I saw on KZbin for months, if not years... Thank you so much !

[@chasingpham]

I didn't know you had a channel until I was looking for lens reviews. Great work!

[@joshmurrell2128]

Your work is so incredibly inspiring. After a few years away from photography and video work, seeing the work you create makes we want to jump back in myself. Thank you!!

[@piazzatron]

Pure artistry. I'm so glad to have discovered your channel years ago and watched it develop such a unique, refreshing voice. I hope you make it big, but regardless - you've created something original and true to your vision that resonates deeply with people. Bravo

[@marlonsouza9224]

Look man… I don’t even finished watching your video, but only for the fact that you made a squared video while talking about a rolleiflex, I know you are a genius. I cannot wait to finish this video and to be filled with wonder. 👏👏👏👏

[@CodyPyper]

Never seen this channel before. Thought I could put this on in the background and keep getting work done. Nope. I was glued in. Incredible work, and truly inspirational

[@Hamonchi]

The style of this video is so addicting. I just want to go through the rest of your videos. Literal instant-subscribe after the first 30 seconds. Now I am inspired to get back into photography and I can't thank you enough for that.

[@Beingaroundbean]

The music, the detail shots, the audio, dang son you did it again.

[@GxAce]

Thanks so much Aaron! Also, I'll definitely catch you next time I'm out in Chicago!

[@ob1_kb]

Stunning! Another masterpiece from GxAce. This channel is by far my favorite on youtube, and i always look forward to seeing your next video. Please don't stop making these :)

[@GxAce]

Glad you enjoy it! :D. I will definitely keep making these ;)

[@friendlymansfish]

man, this mix of photography knowledge and mr robot vibes gets me every single time. may this channel live on for a long, long time!

[@mecowhy1601]

the sound and video quality blew me away, great stuff

[@djronan1224]

I love these pieces (I dont even want to call them YT videos) so much!!

[@JB-xi2yv]

Just picked one up. I learned to shoot on a pentax and was able to grab something similar to this. At last I can experience the warmth and clarity. Thank you for the this brilliant expose into the rolleiflex and introduction to a wonderful artist; Xiaoxing Han. Thank you.

[@gibson4ever28]

Love that you edited the video in this format and Xiaoxing's photos are amazing.

[@tplover21pilots68]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen in my life. So much effort and passion. Is in this

[@philong02]

This format video is so smart! Great idea and your technic grown up video after video :) thanks for this work!

[@tsbrownie]

I worked in a photo store in the early 1970s. We carried a few brands of twin lens cameras. The light shutters and ability to hold tension on the neck strap made them rock steady, and slow shutter speeds were much less a problem. On the downside, the lenses were about twice as expensive because it's two lenses, over and under.

[@kevinfickling6384]

Another insane video and production as always!

[@GxAce]

I appreciate it, Kevin! Thanks :)

[@cooperhime]

Fantastic, leaving the format as square to match the camera you’re talking about is great. Amazing quality and production as always.

[@4.0.4]

I don't even know anything about photography, but as soon as I started watching I couldn't look away. Such beautiful colors.

[@anindyasur9384]

This man should receive his own Netflix Docuseries Special. I hope to soon be a part of the Patreon community and help fund these videos!

[@EddieVargas]

Your videos are really inspiring!! Makes me wanna go back n start shooting videos again!

[@b17ch5l4p]

thank you for this!! amazing. been following you for a long time now and im so glad i found your channel!

[@kyle_vr]

The only video I've watched in the correct aspect ratio in both portrait and landscape orientations 😄

[@Playerdue]

I want to reiterate what everyone else already wrote in the comments, the quality of your production is incredible and the videos look like something that could come out from a William Gibson book! And every time I watch them I'm inspired to take pictures and make new videos!

[@KrogenDragon]

This is one of the best videos I have seen on KZbin. Incredibly engaging from the start, gorgeous b-roll and overall super high production value. I'm subscribing.

[@boi_jason]

Thank you for making this beautiful video. I have a Rolleiflex 3.5, a Rolleicord and a Yashica Mat. I've carried them to mountains, islands, bustling cities to take pictures with them.

[@GxAce]

Thanks for sharing! They are so cool, TLRs!

[@edrack26]

Your videos are the best review videos I have seen on KZbin so far! I like the style!!!!!

[@szajbsonbm4506]

Love the video and your chanel overall. Keep up the good work! Your content is too good to be true.

[@GxAce]

Thanks so much my friend, will do!

[@unknownperson8541]

I love the presentations of the video it is like a great director's great work.

[@altArchitecture]

That camera is truly grateful to have you

[@RudeCanine]

I love funky aspect ratios so much!!! Thank you for this wonderful video

[@Genshi]

Two things: First, I've always wanted a Rolleiflex, hoping I can get one someday. I only have a cheap Seagull for my TLR camera (and of course, I do have a Hasselblad 500C/M.) Second: All of your videos are so excellent! I'm really loving your channel as many other people have stated as well. So creative and informative... keep up the amazing work!

[@safinahammed8543]

Wow I am blown away by the production quality of this video🔥🔥

[@billydoesntexist5061]

OHHHH MY GAWDDDDD THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO I HAVE WATCHED FROM YOU AND IM GOING INSAAAAAAANE

[@billydoesntexist5061]

gosh dangit im supposed to be studying rn... must not binge must not binge must not binge

[@juanpazmino8645]

Sooooo much quality in your videos! I love them all!

[@eronic404]

Beautiful video as always, I'm pretty new to photography and the quality of your videos is inspiring. And the 1 to 1 aspect ratio of this video is actually a great aspect ratio for viewing this video on mobile device. It gave me no reason to flip my phone since the video is the same size either way it's turned. Also full screen, the video was in the direct center of my device which made a cool viewing experience.

[@bobroberts8264]

Dude this video is such good quality, such good choices of music and photos, really nice work man

[@Lukaz1989]

Your videos (short films?) literally blow my mind.

[@cyano3d]

I love this channel. My dude you are a fantastic film maker, story teller, editor, human. These videos are going to be a big inspiration to me when i try to make something in cyberpunk style, you have won my heart

[@jpoconnor5744]

Your videos are absolutely amazing and wonderful. Clearly an inspired labor of love! My only “complaint” is they are too short. Of course, that is part of the genius of them; each is as long as it needs to be, and no more. I love the use of the square format for the entire video. Her photography is stunning. No complaints here if you find ways to incorporate her work in any future videos!

[@AffanKhan-st4pg]

broooooo the production level of this channel dangggggggggg

[@gregcsokas]

This is kinda magic, I'm not a photographer, I have a Zenit E only and I don't used that in the past 15 years, but dude, I really want to start shooting photos now. Thanks for creating my favourite video on youtube.

[@gibsforgood7072]

I really love the celebration and admiration of the tools and craftsmanship of photography. Thank you for sharing.

[@zdeadfalloutxx8084]

Duuude, that production quality !! You guys are always underrated.

[@rsiow2]

I was just recommended your channel, and wow, you guys do it really different! Loving the style!

[@majorluke]

The quality of this video is superb, definitly won a subscriber here

[@andrewd.584]

I'm just happy you're a Lighthouse fan. My favorite film. Great video by the way, I love the new cyberpunk aesthetic.

[@mynamesbert]

I just found you a day or two ago. The production value and story telling is just what my eyes needed to see and for me to hear. We share the same wavelengths. Keep at it creator.

[@JustinInBlack]

great video!!!! Love all the macro shots! Thank you

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

I find there's something really special about medium format frames. Just this perfect aspect ratio that naturally centers your eyes on what's in the middle of the frame. At the same time it's not so wide that if you have something nice in peripheral parts of the frame you're missing out on seeing those details at a quick glance.

[@mattgermond7957]

Incredible video! I have a Yashicamat 124G which will have to do for now, but the experience of this TLR is second to none! 👍

[@jasonl3445]

Your production quality blows my mind keep on keeping on ma man!

[@Shunbound]

This made me decide to buy this camera. The composition of her pictures moved me in a way that few have.

[@CioFuyu]

Your uploads got more quality than a Netflix documentary. EPIC

[@kenn6592]

What a memory. My father had one. He loved photography. How I wish I had it now.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

I used a friend's Rolleiflex a bit. Hers has a mirrored display, so looking in the viewfinder showed an upside down image. This made composing tricky as I had to move the camera in the opposite direction as what my brain told me based on the viewfinder image. I guess there must be other versions that correct the orientation and for me that would be WAY better. It is a very solid feeling camera. Fun and quirky. Feels good to press the shutter button THE FILM IS EXPENSIVE OMG

[@GxAce]

It definitely takes some getting used to! You can get a prism finder for certain models that will correct this! Thanks for watching!

[@triode1212]

All TLRs esp a Rolleiflex should not have an upside down image.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

@@triode1212 ok, I looked just now, and my friend's camera was not a Rolleiflex. It is a Yashika. Model: Mat 124G (or something very close to that). I looked at one Mat 124G on youtube and it has a 'right way' viewfinder image. I don't know the details of exactly why but my friend's viewfinder was definitely reversed or mirrored and it was definitely difficult to use.

[@triode1212]

@@JumpingWatermelons I think you mean that when you point the camera right the image goes left. It is flipped left to right. The Yashica 124G is basically a clone of the Rolleis and work the same way with slight difference in features. It takes time to get used quirk but you will eventually get used to i, just takes practice.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

@@triode1212 Oh, yes probably it was as you describe. I only used it one evening, for 5-10 pictures, and I didn't get all that used to it. But yeah after a while I'm sure it would feel ok

[@marksmello]

I love your content so much. My favorite channel on KZbin man.

[@GxAce]

Wow, thanks!

[@ConstructionKronies]

My uncle just gave me my Papa's old Rolliflex 2,8 and a Bolex Railcard film camera. I haven't shot with them since I was a kid and I want to figure out how to scan in the film to digital. Excellent video my man!

[@chrisloomis1489]

Amazing artistry , the Rollei is an incredible and never replicated system to catch light and moments. True Art.

[@ThePhotoDept]

incredible video. my Rolleiflex 3.5 is my absolute favorite. needs a CLA but this pushed me to finally send it out. as someone who’s producing a video series in square format, i loved watching this in the 1:1 ratio. beautiful work.

[@beingiann5140]

This is such an epic video. Already loved the look of the TLR cameras but this makes me want one even more. I like that the video is in 6x6 too, subtle but awesome ode to the format of the camera

[@oheey8161]

The 6x6 format of video is sick! Hope you get big one day! 老哥加油🎉

[@abdielmoreno-cruz354]

Great, found the channel that’s just for me when it comes to cameras and production QUALITY holy crap this felt like a movie I didn’t deserve to watch

[@staffordboy7824]

Superb video. I have the Rolleiflex 2.8C and it is simply gorgeous, my favourite camera that I've ever owned or shot with, simple yet magnificent.

[@tsbrownie]

If you like composing through the ground glass of a TLR or Hasselblad, you should try a 4x5, 5x7, or 8x10!

[@ZoneFocused]

Happy Rolleiflex 3.5f planar owner and it's my dream camera. Not many cameras that are as good of as looker as it is a shooter. Great video!

[@devineandconquer9508]

the cinematography of this video is crazy good, like i was supersuprised

[@Oldstockz]

Phenomenal as always GX. Guess it's time I start whipping out my 3.5F for everything

[@TessaBury]

Been shooting on a Mamiya C330 for over a decade and it is by far my favorite camera. Nothing beats a TLR.

[@GxAce]

They are literally magic. LITERALLY

[@Leiju344]

I worked in a Hollywood prop shop that had tons of these cameras used for film sets and some that still worked. I'd love to have my hands on one of them

[@matteorauer8564]

I knew my dad had an old camera in this Aluminium briefcase… I didn’t know what it was, or what it even did. But then I started getting into analog photography with my moms old Nikon, and I once again stumbled across my dads old camera. That was the point where I realized what I had in my hands. A pristine Rolleiflex F2,8 Zeiss Planar. The moment I realized I was holding this expensive piece of history, I even got a little scared. I put some fresh 120 film in it, but haven’t even filled one roll of film in the last two years. The value of this mechanical masterpiece just haunts me very time I take it out of its box to admire it. But I hope to take it on a new series of adventures next spring.

[@Scythe1337]

Wow...Just wow. KZbin fed me this video today and I am thrilled. Instant sub.