Rolleiflex T (Frist Impressions)

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[@SeeMick1]

Jason buys a TLR and proceeds to un-TLR everything about it. Wouldn't expect anything less.

[@lukefarmer8165]

Jason is in his sexy bad boy era

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

Jason is a six member boyband concentrated into one Baxter Daddy

[@ondrafloris1425]

OMG Jason got a TLR!🤩 (proceeds to shoot 645 and with a prism finder 😶) Guess we'll just never see a square photo from him 😀

[@tanner_spring]

it’s like watching dad come home after a while just for him to grab a pack of smokes off the table and leave

[@mikejankowski6321]

Ironically, in a post sponsored by SQUAREspace!

[@Cheesey3691]

Everybody forgets that he has, polaroid?? Lmao

[@behindhiscam]

gotta love this frist impression

[@nevvynnevvyn]

You cannot use Squarespace as sponsor, when you're modifying a 6 x 6 camera!

[@shurley96]

Only Jason would find a way not to shoot 6x6 with a TLR.

[@LBAW]

Yes, embrace the square! EDIT: Never mind...we'll get him some day...

[@alissong.]

🤣

[@mikejankowski6321]

Sales pitch: Jason, shoot square and crop later!

[@robertvonthaden]

20 years from now, when we're all watching "Best of Jason and Caleb" videos - 13:20 will be in the top 5.

[@OneDudeWithACamera]

Jason is in his sexy badboy era, team fish

[@malman1080]

Holy shit. We all thought it was a typo! Ya got us, Jason. Ya fucking got us!

[@AManWhoWasntThere]

The light is absolutely stunning in all of these!

[@D3lor34n]

There are few channels i've watched every single video of, you are one of them. Inspiring and entertaining as always.

[@smlelikeyoumeanit3882]

The Rolleicord Va & Vb also offer the 6X4.5 adaptor (known as the 16 exposure kit), but pay attention to the type. The black set is for the Va, the set with the orange type mask is for the Vb - this is important as the mask for the viewfinder goes under the screen of the Vb, but on top of the screen for the Va and they won't interchange.

[@jenserwig1707]

You can totally slam the black VA mask on the vb groundglass and tape it down

[@smlelikeyoumeanit3882]

​@@jenserwig1707it's possible yeah but it's janky and you run the risk of scratching the screen

[@almostkinda]

This is the kind of camera content I'm looking for. Someone that isn't super up their own ass and just enjoys creating. Good stuff

[@Jsoberon]

When I saw the video I was so excited cause I thought there was no way Jason could shoot anything other than square in a Rolleiflex. I was disappointed. Someday you will realize square is the ultimate format from which all other formats hail. Someday...

[@y2ktube]

"square is the ultimate format" - Yup, like the amazing Vivian Maier proved - She was truly the bomb

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

Someday we will all realize that our lenses produce the ultimate format: ROUND! Just like our eyes! We have all been lied to and cheated out of the whole image that our gear is capable of producing. Let’s join together and take back the photons that are rightfully ours! We want the whole pie and not just the center portion! Give me crust or give me death!

[@y2ktube]

@@michaeldimmitt2188 - "take back the photons that are rightfully ours!" - So you want round binocular view photo's ? Among many other things, that wastes a lot of photographic paper, requires new cutters and new frames...

[@mangodirt]

no way! i just got the Rolleiflex T as my first medium format camera a few months ago! its such a great little camera and far cheaper than the “better” 2.8 versions!

[@kool_thing]

Finally, a new double feature from Jason and Caleb!

[@OrangeBrick8]

It’s always a good day when Baxter’s dad uploads.

[@inade6281]

wake up babe jason got his frist tlr

[@erome5903]

And its 645…. 😞

[@SAINTPONTIUS]

I was sitting on the toilet earlier wondering when grainydays was gonna drop. My toilet prayers were answered.

[@PoetryOf]

I’m glad I bought one before this video! Got the grey Rolleiflex T on eBay for a steal a couple months back! No clue why they were selling it for so cheap, because it’s in MINT shape and works like magic ✨

[@ibrahimma5268]

How much did you get it for if you don’t mind me asking?

[@PoetryOf]

@@ibrahimma5268 it was $300 in mint condition. Others were going for $600-$800 at the time.

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Beautiful images as always, find the pastel pallet so pleasing, thanks for sharing.

[@drshiv7754]

Frist!

[@3Gee]

SECORNED!

[@Passingmomentsvideo]

Came here for this.

[@CameronNunez]

Cool to see someone else using a Rolleiflex T. Loved using this in the studio.

[@ZeLoShady]

Love that you got yourself a TLR. I hope you try the square format more on your road trip. It's a great challenge for composition and you have grown as photographer a lot over the last few years.

[@basilesalaun4579]

I had a rolleiflex t that someone gifted to me, but i've always struggled with 6x6, bought the 16 exp mask, and now i'm in love with it. Thanks a lot !

[@joebaxter9550]

Some freaking stunning images in this one but that first morning shot of Caleb is incredible!

[@1sademokid]

Ahhh another great day to watch a video

[@Technicooler]

Very painterly. love these shots personally

[@MrJeremySF]

1. That shot at 11:15 is the winner imo 2. great job pulling off that hat. I'm jealous

[@caleidoo]

About the hat, for a second I thought he was cosplaying a KZbin photographer. But I guess he lacks the rings, wrist bracelets and tattoos to complete the costume.

[@joebwan0240]

Love that the video is in square format. :)

[@187onaPigeon]

It's not square tho. I'mma be a smartass

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

We're not worthy! We're not worthy! I see what you did there. You use cinematic theory in everything, your photos, your videos, you're everything. Awesome!

[@brrav_]

My T was passed on to me by my grandpa. I'm always a little scared to take it to more demanding spots (weather and such) and tried substituting it with a chinese TLR. The latter broke, now I might try a Yashicamat or similar. Anyway, I absolutely love my Rolleiflex. Apart from one hickup from the shutter, It worked like a charm through every roll

[@Ponker]

I am glad you had a frist impression of this camera.

[@emrhyssstead]

Nice one, keen to see more work with this camera

[@mikericciuti5996]

My favorite photo channel

[@williamshaffer9216]

With you, every adventure is better than the previous one!!!

[@stevest55]

Nice video. I have a Rolleiflex-T and a 3F. Both have removable focusing screens. I also wanted the Rolleiflex 90 prism finder but ran into the same issue that you did. Due to the rather thin housing material, they dent really easy. I then also looked at the adapter plate where I can attach one of my Hassy prisms, but that involves modifying the bottom of the Hassy prism (or at least removing the metal plate). I didn't want to do that either. I was patient and finally found a clean and undented Rolleiflex 90 prism on eBay (with leather case) for a little less than $150. Of course it works perfectly.

[@jpm5205]

Jason, I have a Rolleiflex T, and wouldn’t be surprised at all if it turns out to be your favorite camera a year from now. Get a Maxwell Hi-Lux bright screen and a CLA from Paul Ebel in Wisconsin and you’re set for a long time. The Tessar lens on the T is very charming.

[@12m3g4b5h]

You may find that Xenotar and Planer lenses are preferred for sharpness over the Tessar lens

[@Francois_L_7933]

What you really want is a Mamiya Six V. It's a 6x4.5 capable folder from the 50's that won't break the bank like the modern variant.

[@bryanswisshelm941]

These videos got me through the pandemic, and continue to be a source of laugh therapy. 😅

[@briglnai]

finally a Rolleiflex being tortured by Jason... shoot at waist-level in full 6x6 !! As a 3.5E owner I have to say how phenomenal these cameras perform, when they're well serviced. The Planar and Xenar lenses are sharp as hell... I also love to use my Rolleinar Kit for some simple macros...

[@y2ktube]

"how phenomenal these cameras perform" - Yes, but not with a soft Yashica Coke-Bottle in front of it...

[@tvthegreek]

A good day just became great. Thank you

[@isofilmy]

I'm inspired to give my TLR another try. Those shots were great. Thanks Luxuriously Richard

[@johnkaplun9619]

This un-TLR'd everything about a TLR and un-Ektachromed everything about Ektachrome in one video.

[@just_eirik]

I’m super glad you shot color! Taking out color from a scene, even a desaturated scene, takes away from it imo. Even pale desaturated colors look amazing to me.

[@marvinracer88]

5:41 That spongebob reference... I love this channel.

[@MariusGandolf]

Jason is in his sexy badboy era

[@ckhicks]

The joke about Mint++ had me in stitches. 😂 Gotta say I reeeeally like the brown filter on these shots. It’s a neat effect without warming the stock too much like scanning with an orange filter. Nice work mate. 🐟

[@siHawkes]

Great video - great images Had no idea there was a wide angle adapter option for TLRs! Now I wish I still had my Rolleicord.

[@Democratiser]

Cool. Coincidentally I just picked up the T. Scored a Rolleinar 1 and 2 with it allowing closer focusing. Haven’t taken it for a spin yet. A s-l-o-w spin. That is the point for me. Going slow and focusing just on the image composition. Not thinking about the last photo or the next. Looking at the image looking down, upside down and sideways helps achieve that focus.

[@captain-kompass]

Oh. This would be about the first big high quality video about this camera. I personally shoot one of those and this 70 to 80 year old lady shoots better fotos than anything other in my arsenal.

[@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705]

Correction: frist

[@purwi69]

You speak my language... minty++ Also I like the way you modified that TLR; I can see the amount of research that went into this. That Rolleiflex T just went up in price. I could do without the brown filter, but eh, " I like brown and I can do whatever I want" totally justifies. Best from Austria

[@matthewhoult5323]

I like your series of videos that touch on our tendency to buy a new camera or lens instead of doing new or different work. I wondered if you might consider discussing in future videos some strategies for reinvigorating interest in, pressing on through, or in other ways finishing existing projects? New projects can be just as shiny and exciting and distracting as new gear.

[@Azuredragon97]

baby wake up, grainydays uploaded a new video!

[@gaetanp77]

Ok as a Rollei T owner I might be partial here, but I do think that is one of the best serie of pictures from your videos! I think there is softness with the Tessar lens for out of focus element but in focus is generaly razor sharp. The Caleb portrait seems front focus to me.

[@worapoltiyabutr8258]

I love this frist impression video

[@9999chihao]

Being waiting your video!!!

[@Ladulcevida_]

This color grading 👌🏼

[@grahamrichards8531]

Love the great colour rendering of this environment you acheived, suggest putting a chunk of bluetak in your kit, kind regards from NZ.

[@pepkarsten]

Superb colors.

[@masonmacquarrie9203]

Damn, didn't expect a formula one reference but glad to see it.

[@AndrewJacksonSE]

Liking the absolute committed refusal to use ground glass on medium format by using a prism

[@skinnybreakfast]

My father just gave me his Rollei. Pretty seminal moment. Think it dates 1950s. shutter is getting a bit stuck. luckily getting it serviced here in Germany should be easy. xx

[@richardewlliams9864]

You can get, and I have on, a mask ser 6x4.5 and a 6x3 for Hasselblad. Love it...GRINS

[@Uwe_Ludolf]

Never new about the 645 Rolleiflex TLR, interesting to hear about.

[@skinnybreakfast]

12:12 is one of my favourite shots from you. Looks like a painting.

[@alexstuartallan]

living rent free in jason's mind after my profile pic comment a few weeks ago. love to see it

[@ROTlNAJ]

Looking forward to another motorbike video

[@tr3bor.mp470]

Didnt realise my rollei could use an adpater, My serial number is only a few hundred away from yours, but mine has been beat up. Love ur content. x

[@hil-3000]

Another banger.

[@xander1052]

Here before Jason fixes the title

[@loganturnermedia]

Jason finally tries a TLR… what a time ❤

[@ZombieRofl]

When you see the Ebay prices go up, you know there is a new GD episode out.

[@noxXxnocti]

The Seagull TLRs (and their folding cameras) have the ability to shoot both 645 and square format as well, if anyone is curious about using TLRs but dislikes 6x6.

[@danielchensandi9143]

"Jason is in his sexy bad boy era" Cause that fish was goat behaviour

[@Bertzcommodities]

Yashica did something similar with the yashica 635 tlr It shot medium format 6x6 images but had a mask and adapter to shoot 35mm in the camera !! A cool piece as well

[@Dan-TechAndMusic]

There is such a 35mm adapter by Rollei for some of their TLRs as well.

[@merryharry6487]

Yknow at first i was down with the whole use every aspect ratio possible but uploading this in 645 and then shrinking the image down to be framed better effectively making the image take up not even 15% of my phone screen on 720p makes me think its not the most resolution friendly idea which was the entire point of switching to a medium format travel camera

[@strkvisuals]

Loved the 50mm shots, we are open to change Jason it’s okay.

[@adamrabah2231]

great frist impression.

[@yoh2857]

You sneaky bastard, I thought we're finally gonna see you shooting 6x6!

[@ravelrm]

It’s only a matter of time until you try out the Hasselblad SWC. Wide-angle lens, no mirror, and (once you’re ready) square format

[@MikeGrayFilm]

photos were fire.

[@c.augustin]

Hmm, which bayonet does the Rolleiflex T use? The Yashica converters are for bayonet 1, and do work without problems on the Yashica Mat models they were made for (if you ignore the loss in image quality, which makes the teleconverter more or less useless). I found one source stating that, yes, the Rolleiflex T also uses bayonet 1. But if I compare my Rolleicord III with my Yashica Mat-124 G, the Rollei bayonet is a bit flimsy and thinner in material thickness than the Yashica bayonet. And my Yashica wideangle and telephoto converters don't quite fit to the Rolleicord (the wideangle does, even though a bit tight), so I would not recommend to use them on Rollei cameras! (It is not about the weight, but slightly different dimensions; Rollei accessories do fit better on Yashica cameras than vice versa.) And regarding parallax: There's parallax compensation for 6x6 (slightly shifting the upper and lower borders beneath the focusing screen) on nearly all Rollei TLRs, even on the Rolleicord III. But since you used the 6x4.5 mask, you lose this feature. So don't complain … ;-)

[@aperfecttool72]

My Rolleicord Vb also came with the masking kit so you can get 16 shots if you want. I know it's only a Cord and not a Flex, but I think it takes great photos! Also, dammit Jason, just shoot 6x6! Try it with some IMAX film!

[@cloudbreak7913]

That bay area looked really nice. What you should have done is walked right up to the edge of the water, taken hold of your brown filter, and thrown it as far as you can out to sea. Far enough they nobody else might find it and try to use it.

[@HolmesThom]

Frist was my favourite impressionist ❤

[@negativenic9602]

He finally gave in to 6x6!

[@KenPepper]

What’s that brown filter man!! Love the tones. Great work ❤

[@igorvainshtein5731]

I love those Rolleiflex T''s. I have one and have used it for years. It is a very solid performer. I also have a 500 CM with the metered prism like yours. I had no idea you could use them together like that. I would really like to get one of these adapters. Where did you get yours? could you please respond with the info. As for the wide and telephoto lenses for Yashica, I also have a Yashica 124G with those two lenses as a kit. However, if you get the Rolleiflex wide and telephoto, for some reason they attach better, even though both Rollei and Yashica are Bay I. I think it has to do with the manufacturing tolerances. Nice video, one of the better once in the recent times.

[@James.5703]

yup

[@Boblo]

11:20 can confirm, people always stop to talk to me about my Rolleicord.

[@gret_cline]

The Rolleicord Vb has a kit that allows multiple formats as well! I think it also can do 35mm but I am not entirely confident in that since I sold mine last year. (I deeply regret it)

[@gewglesux]

i need friends like you guys

[@imac3355]

Vivian Maier would be proud! Not sure if you can add Rollei .7x and 1.5x Mutars to bay 1 with bay 2 adaptors 🤔. I use the Mutars on my 2.8F with excellent result above F5.6.

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

I know you probably did think of it but why not go for a folding bellows camera? cheap, small and mechanical you can even get 6x7 variants for the extra medium format resolution.

[@joejohnson7914]

I really only watch your videos to see what kind of Bates motel you end up at. You never fail to make me nervous for your health and safety. 😅

[@ShadesOClarity]

I thought about getting a Yashicaflex. I don't really like 6X6 either. I have a roll of black and white in this old Brownie Hawkeye point and shoot from the early 60s. I think I have about four shots left on the roll. I am not sure when I'll finish it.

[@Girvo747]

I nearly bought one of these in a random shop in Havana like a decade ago... I should've too, it was a great price

[@franklynLP]

The Rolleiflex T should have parallax correction if im not wrong so even at close focus you shouldnt be having any problems. Maybe with those Yashica adapters. Also the Tessars are amazing for portraits, like to the point that some people who have Rolleis with Planars and Xenotars get a T just for the softness. The prism takes away the cool TLR feature of being able to shoot through a filter while not focussing through it as well, thats why Rolleis dont have through the lens metering. You wouldve probably had a better time just metering shots with your phone.

[@caleidoo]

The shot wide open at 13:02 is clearly front focussed - that's not due to the soft character of the lens. If you look at the full view, the ground & rocks below in the frame are sharper. So either user error, mechanical focus defect or maybe the Hassy viewfinder + adapter and the Rolleiflex are not working as good as he thought. Or indeed the wide angle adapter.

[@franklynLP]

@@caleidoo He did almost everything to make his shooting experience with this cam complicated so yeah youre probably right.

[@gaetanp77]

@@caleidoo Yes I think too that this portrait is clearly out of focus.

[@leonhardbokowski81]

@@caleidoo 100%. I have a Rolleiflex T and it takes waaay sharper photos. Even the stopped down shots looked a bit off to me... But since the bayonet mount straight up ripped out of the front standard, I'm guessing this camera will either be left to gather dust on a shelf or be brought into service anyways. Hopefully the latter.

[@caleidoo]

@@leonhardbokowski81 So either he spends 1 second on a photo to check sharpness and never looked elsewhere in the frame - which I find hard to believe, you don't need to be a photography veteran to be able to easily distinguish out of focus areas versus lens softness - or he knew his focus was off, but still blamed the lens. There is something fishy going on here.