Shooting a Twin Lens Reflex. These cameras are so cool!

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In this video I shoot the Yashica MAT124G Twin Lens Reflex Camera.
I went to Newtown Creek and shot two rolls of film each giving me just 12 exposures.
Ilford Delta 100 and Fuji Acros II.
Both awesome films!
I cam back with some magical Negatives and slipped into the darkroom to make some prints.
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EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO
CAMERA - Yashica Mat 124 G
LENS - 80mm Yashinon
FILM - Ilford Delta 100 and Fuji Acros 100
DEVELOPER - Kodak D23 (Acros) 510 Pyro (Delta)
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[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

PRINTS AVAILABLE ON ETSY. See links in Description. *** You'll also notice I used a Yellow Filter and checked with my meter the compensation. I said a full stop. My meter came back at F5.6.6 so about half a stop compensation I gave***

[@carbonejack]

Beautiful images. I've been bitten by the twin lens bug. Got 8 now.

[@RickMahoney2013]

Wow

[@m00dawg]

Heya thanks for the shout out Rog! I've been printing some Yashica Mat / Bay 1 lens hood today in fact!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Package on way Tim!

[@jimbrudon8362]

More evidence I am old as dirt. These were my work cameras, this was my format, (before they changed the water). I kept the Rolleis for inside work, banged around outside with Yashicas. The best TLR I had was a Mamiya C330S with four interchangeable lens sets from 80-250. Never messed with the 645 SLRs, though they were always on my list. Another range of lenses was not only redundant, but silly. Film is not dead... it just smells funny

[@baxterbradford7063]

Thanks! My 124G arrives tomorrow & doing my homework. Have 15 rolls of out of date B&W inc quite a few Acros original from my film days. Location very familiar, used to visit there from Lymington 2002-2017 & shot a fair bit of 5x4, even have shots of the previous bridge when rickety.

[@GreggObst]

One absolutely huge advantage a TLR offers is the ability to have a R72 infrared filter on the taking lens and still be able to compose since you are composing through a completely clear viewing lens. This makes dealing with really dark filters like the R72 for I/R or 10 stop ND filters for long exposure a breeze.

[@jaunman71]

Gorgeous George . Photos not shabby too

[@marcisaacs9407]

Stunning

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thank you! 😊

[@eltinjones4542]

A rewarding shoot Roger, some lovely prints. I hope to investigate your website in the new year, when all has died down here 📷👍

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Eltin

[@francoismassin8649]

I went back to film photography with a 1955 Rolleicord V. Over the years I added some Flexaret, Brillant, Yashica D and 635. The more the merrier 😁

[@migranthawker2952]

I have a Rollei 6006, which was my workhorse for many years, with 50mm, 80mm and 100mm Makro planar lenses, I did all my own processing, but I wouldn't go back to film. Digital is so much better!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

ha ha i know! Meter said f5.6.6 LOL

[@HelenBrown30]

I love my yashica 635

[@hvrijsse]

I still have 2 of these Yashicas. One belonged to my father.

[@nickmatthews4939]

What a great set of prints Roger. The softness mentioned with the Delta/Yellow filter combo can be eliminated using an original Yashica hood which bayonets on the outside of the taking lens. Big 👍s up

[@stevebarnett5048]

The Yashica takes standard Rollei Bay 1 filters and hood if looking for alternatives

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I thought that Nick. The hood I was using won't let the filter on. Cheers.

[@jamespowers8826]

Bought one of these in the mid 1970's for $250. While it wasn't a Rolleiflex, it was a good camera with a fine lens.

[@largophoto]

...love the sound of the shutter on the Yashicamat./compared to the Great Wall..will have to do a sound comparison

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Nick. That was very kind mate :)

[@smkunder1]

Sure enjoy your videos, I want to do more with film, but have no darkroom. Wondering if that takes away from the experience?

[@danem2215]

Hands-on is the major reason I keep shooting film. I don't think my pictures are more substantial or better because they're shot on film; in fact I prefer my DSLR shots most of the time. But film does give you that good feeling of actually making something at the end of a darkroom session. Plus I get my results right away. I don't have a printer at home for my digital work.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have some beautiful photos on digital I need to print. I don't have a printer either. I pay a guy up the road.

[@stevebutcher6117]

Is the shot with the bench and grass on a gloss paper? Or is that contrast filters that make is pop like that it looks awesome!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

The print was still wet Steve. Wasn't gloss. Looked glossy though. I printed that on a 2.5 grade filter so no added contrast.

[@erichstocker8358]

Do you find the pyro 510 stains your Patterson or Jobo reels. Enjoyed this but I thought you had used that Yashica in a previous video?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have not noticed any stains from the pyro on my reels and tanks. But they are pretty messy anyway! Yes I have used the Yashica in previous videos Erich. Now and again I will bring a camera back out to show it in a different light / subject and newer subscribers that don't scroll the channel that far back.

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.80]

This is a treasure!

[@stevebarnett5048]

Sorry, I should also have said another great video!

[@nelsonclub7722]

Do you know as a pro for 45yrs + I have shot with every single camera system there is - literally hundreds and hundreds of cameras - film and digital - all formats from 10x8 down to the tiny 110 but I have never ever shot with a TLR - and I don't know why - so thanks for that lovely little film about it

[@Resgerr]

You should try it. Takes a little to get use to as everything is reversed and upside down but they take some lovely photos 😊

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@Resgerr Thanks - I have tried plenty of MF manual through waist level - and of course I am well versed int he upside down back to front when shooting on a matte screen straight through to the the lens with a 5x4 and 10x8 view camera - just never a TLR - excellent stuff

[@Resgerr]

@@nelsonclub7722 I forgot 5x4 are upside down and the wrong way around 🙃

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks.

[@AntiAntiAntiFa]

I grew up in the era of film cameras, and always liked shooting with a TLR. But why isn't there a digital version?

[@fernandogomes3386]

Another great episode. One of the great things about your channel is your featuring of your actual darkroom prints. Don't see others on this platform doing it as much as you do and as a fellow photo enthusiast I think it adds tremendous value to your content.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thank you!

[@chrisloomis1489]

Knew a Russian , in Saigon Sorkin ... he managed Dragon Imaging LTD there . We went out as I needed 120 Film and he knew the place selling it . He took his Yashica Mat 124 and I took my D Model Tessar Rollei 75mm 3.5 , we went out shooting Street in Saigon. Great fun. I have 2 TLR's now a 55mm F4 Rollei Wide " E " , and the afore mentioned 75mm Tessar , waiting for the film from the Wide rollei to return from Blue Moon Camera and Machine , of Portland , Oregon.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hope they turn out well Chris.

[@arnewoodman]

I wish people were honest with advice about strengths and weaknesses and suitability. My father - proud owner of a Rolleiflex TLR - bought me as my first 'serious' camera a Russian Lubitel TLR. He didnt hold with fiddly new-fangled Japanese 35mm. He meant well but could only 'see' photography from his own narrow perspective. TLRs are good for certain subjects and styles but hardly a beginners camera. TLRs have inherent parallax error, left/right viewfinder flip, lack of D.o.F visibility etc kills off close-up, telephoto, moving action and eye level shooting. And only 12 exposures per film is expensive and cumbersome to reload. And you can't shoot slides (well only with an adapter and considerable waste of film). Its tough being 14 using a TLR when your friend has an Olympus Trip or similar. Could have put me off photography for life. But I eventually bought a Zenit SLR (with my own money) and the world changed. Did he learn anything from this? not much. He gave my younger sister a Zorki 4K. Nice camera for a certain kind of enthusiast. But for a 12 year old's first camera? heavy, awkward to load, no point in interchangeable lens if you only have one. And don't even get me started on exposure meters! He - of course - had a Weston, but we had to use a little calculator card with tables for time of day, weather condition, light or shade, film speed, and read-off an EV value.

[@mueslimuncher1950]

Love my TLRs. My oldest is a Rolleiflex from about 1936 and still working perfectly.

[@Resgerr]

My Rollei's from the 30s and old standard which takes 120 film

[@gregfaris6959]

There is a definite psychological difference in using a waist-level finder to compose your images. Looking with both eyes at your image within the frame at a comfortable viewing distance is a very different approach to peering through a keyhole with a camera squinched up to your face. Obviously my chosen vocabulary betrays which I prefer, but truthfully there is no one right answer that suits everyone. Medium format cameras, both TLR and SLR are most often often associated with the waist-level finder, and also very often the square frame, allowing either horizontal or vertical framing without turning the camera. This aspect, more than anything intrinsically linked to the negative size, is what gives the “medium format look” so often sought after today. There are exceptions - the Soviet Pentacon Six shown here was most often used with a pentaprism eye-level finder (hence its name) and the Pentax 6x7 was designed to be used this way. Both Hasselblad and Rolleiflex SL66 had pentaprism eye-level finders, and even the later Rolleiflex TLRs had one, though I never saw anyone using it. There are also 24x36 cameras with waist-level finders (both Voigtländerand Contax were well-known for this), but by and large the waist-level finder and its relaxed compositional technique is an integral part of the medium format experience. Interestingly, though the expressed philosophy of the medium-format square frame (according to Rollei) was that an image could be composed within the frame either horizontally or vertically, then cropped to suit after development, not a few medium format photographers developed a penchant for the square frame, and you will see countless medium-format images expressly composed for the full square format.

[@thevoiceman6192]

Nice work. Parts of your video were in and out of focus. I have a Rolleichord I only used twice but hopefully that changes this year. I have several Holgas and Dianas I use and a Brownie Bullseye I use quite a bit with 120 film. I will eventually get a medium format that takes 220 film as I have several rolls.

[@tadwolujewicz3923]

Always a good watch and something new to learn about each time. This channel is a MUST for film photographers

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Tad

[@TayTayVideoGaming]

Awesome video and beautiful photos, I may just order prints! Speaking of prints, it seems that the darkroom session is missing on the Patreon.

[@williamshaffer9216]

Great Video. I shoot with a Mamiya C-330. Love your Photographs!

[@vintagehunters104]

I get a lot of cameras that I sell on my channel. I would love to have your skills. Compliments

[@vintagehunters104]

I get a lot of cameras that I sell on my channel. I would love to have your skills. Compliments

[@jondr.8933]

th TLR is by far the cheapest way to get into serious and capable medium format. And they have yet to go up in price with fashion.

[@davewebster6945]

Its a shame that lens hood isnt made to fit the outside bayonet like the originals did, leaving the inner bayonet for the filters.

[@thenutter2003]

been using a bronica aq a you think got 12 shots to take then before you know it your on shot 12 right time to load on the next roll.

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

Fantastic stuff. You have me tempted now :)

[@malcolmrendle6622]

I am always amazed at how sharp the Yashica TLR lens is, fabulous camera.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Me too!

[@georgesealy4706]

I agree, those photos are great.

[@mikesmith-po8nd]

14:01 in this case, it wouldn't be hard to save, since the problem and the surrounding areas are almost identical. Print with your dodging tool so that you leave a blank spot over the mark. Then slide the easel over a little bit until that spot is under a good area of the negative. Use your burning tool to print it in. Voila! The mark is gone and the fix is practically invisible. (Or you could just fix it on the computer, but where's the fun in that?)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Mike. I have tried that several times and it does work. Worst one was a plastic bag I tried to clone out on grass. Gave up! It was about an inch wide on the print.

[@steveh1273]

Would you show us your photo mounting process and how you mounted that framed print on the wall?

[@francoismassin8649]

I guess, Picture Mounting Strips. They velcroe together and are easy to unstick from the support

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

This video shows the mount cutter Steve kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn6lmoluipeKjNk

[@kdj.imagery4317]

Ear, what's the close focusing mark on that camera? It looked like you were like three feet away from those reeds! All the cameras I have it's like 6-8 feet. Were you using a close up lens or something? Cheers!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

No close up filter. I was about 3ft away

[@fredsons2241]

I can’t understand why you are romanticizing those cameras. There is simply no comparison to Hasselblad which is far superior. Maybe the TLRs look cool on the shelf. Very limited versatility. Most older cameras look cool.

[@jamesprivet]

Not everyone has £2.5k for a basic Hasselblad kit.

[@richardjames3022]

David Bailey, he of the Olympus Trip fame, used the Rollei Rolleiflex with the F2.8 lens extensively during the 1960-1970's. I own an MPP Microcord MKII 1956 (it's even older than me! and that's saying something), the UK's version of the Rollei Rolleicord

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes he did, there is photos of him using it online. Fascinating cameras.

[@liveinaweorg]

Love my Mamiya C3 - super versatile with interchangeable lenses and extending bellows. A terrific video with some great shots and I always stick around for the darkroom.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@peinmilan]

3:10 Major benefit is that you don't need a moving mirror and the shutter can also be simpler.

[@thebitterfig9903]

I was about to say the same thing. The only note I’d make is that this is the benefit over an SLR. I think it’s worth noting that the TLR benefits over a folding camera or such by having accurate and coupled focus. It’s bigger than a folder, but in contrast to a folding camera with a rangefinder, the focus coupling is also relatively simple. And a solid body means no bellows to tear or puncture.

[@anthonylovesey1137]

Nice vid. With the 'bridge' photo maybe you could cropped it to above the shed.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Good point! I would need to go back when the light is the same as it was really nice. Probably the best i've seen in that location.

[@danijel3227]

f8 to f5.6, yes Rog had right, it is ABOUT half a stop.🤪

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Meter read F5.6/6 LOL

[@minisla]

Nice to see George

[@acmdv]

Have you ever thought of doing an exhibition of your work?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Not really, although I am sure I could find some nice negatives over the years to print on fiber and frame. I'd more than likely like to take on a project with a plan to exhibit. Whatever that may be I don't know lol

[@robhosailor]

Hi, As usual, you show beautiful photos taken in beautiful surroundings. TLRs are my favorite medium format cameras today. I had the opportunity to work with the Yashica Mat 124G and buy it - it's a fantastic camera, but I couldn't afford it at the time. Today I use a 1938 Rolleiflex Automat1, which is its functional ancestor - also an excellent camera, I love it! For now, I am not experimenting with films and developers - I use the cheapest Fomapan 100 and 400 and Fomadon R09 (Rodinal) and I am satisfied with the results. Finally, I must repeat what I wrote before: I love your darkroom sessions, so I would like to see more of them! Regards

[@comfortablyblind6853]

My Yashica D And Yashica 635 take gorgeous photos. But so does my Lubitel 2. Wonderful film cameras Yashica TLRs are.

[@andrewlarking7492]

What enlarger timer do you use? Looks super clear to read.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Its an F Stop timer from Filmomat. I have a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laWxq6NvfKeSr5I

[@Awayne429]

I have the yashica-12 with a working accurate meter. This is the best travel / everyday carry medium format camera. I don’t understand how these are not more popular, they produce great images and have the benefits of having a silent leaf shutter.

[@mnoliberal7335]

I was using my Yashica LM today. Much like the MAT124, but different meter, an LM feels more solid & metallic than a 124.

[@warrenmurchie6599]

The Phil Collins of film photography. Always enjoy your videos. I have an earlier version of that camera; I don't use it enough though. Poor old George, what a trooper. Lovely little guy.

[@enonurb]

I love the square format and love the way you compose your images. I have got the same camera and use it quite often, even more than the HB 500 CM that is more heavy and bulky. Yours is one of my favourite channels. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@angadsinghalu6735]

beautiful stuff.

[@janw.jensen2490]

Got my Yashica mat 124G (with filters, shade and close up-lenses) back in 1981. Still works great.

[@Resgerr]

Another great episode, glad George is still going strong 😊

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

He is! Thanks. It's remarkable how animals get by independent of their disabilities. Navigates the house like a pro!

[@user-ve3gh5xg9q]

They are👍

[@russellspeight5175]

George! ❤❤

[@JanneRanta]

George looking like a proper dabber gentleman 👍 Awesome TLR too. Maybe I'll get one some day.

[@BarwickGreen]

I love shooting with a TLR. One of the biggest advantages for me is that I can use a filter, even an IR72, and still see to compose and focus the image. And, as you said, the lack of mirror slap is also an advantage. I love a wlf, too.

[@claudiotaras1289]

Bravoo

[@mikek2218]

Of all my cameras, this is my favorite. Such a joy to handle and use.

[@Geist081]

My Yashica 124g is probably my favorite camera.

[@picnet]

From all the medium format cameras Ive used the Minolta Autocord is my favorite. Something about the lens and an almost 3D look to the negs/slides. Not really found the same "joy" with folders, a Fuji GW690, 5x4, 9x12cm, or digital vs the TLR. That's a photographic time span of 123 years.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Those Minoltas are relatively inexpensive. Nice to see!

[@georgesealy4706]

George looks so good after the grooming. Great set of photos. Well done and very inspirational.

[@ghw7192]

I love TLR cameras and have 4 Rolleiflexes, a Rolleicord, a Minolta Autocord, 3 Yashica-Mats, a Flexeret IV, my mother's Kodak Brownie, and a Mamiya C330 F. All are users. Great video!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice!! :)

[@stevebarnett5048]

Yashica lenses are wonderful, as is the camera generally. I’d just say buy one from a dealer where you get a warranty. I’ve got Rolleiflex, Mamiya, and Minolta TLR’s and the most fragile has always been the Yashica and it looking perfect doesn’t mean it works perfectly. They are a bit like a car, if it hasn’t been used that is when the problems start.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Absolutely. My one from time to time doesn't fire on some frames but luckily not this day. They are easy to open and clean and get to the firing button. I wouldn't want to get into the shutter mechanism though!

[@WintherKl]

I recently had my dads old Yashica 12 CLA'ed over at Mark Hama, he bought in 1967 and I grew up with that camera, have always been my fave one to use, I love my 35mm cameras, but the old Yashica just makes me happy and it has along history with my family, it will probally work long after I am gone. Fantastic series you shot here, really enjoyed the video.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have cameras here handed down from a family relative's Grandfather. I'm to look after them. Must be speical to have a camera handed down from your father.

[@WintherKl]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss It is indeed, and it has shoot pictures of most of my childhood, we also had a small 110 Minolta, not very good haha, and an old Konica C35 that my mum used most of the time.

[@Redfox_UK]

Superb video once again Rog. Fantastic photos from your adventures too. Keep up the great work 👌🏻📷🎞️

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks mate :)

[@hmuz8388]

12:35 most likely! Delta is one of the sharpest films i ever used

[@dangilmore9724]

I love using my Rollie 6x6 TLR for portrait work. Fun camera.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I havn't used it much for portraits. I must really, looking up from waist level.

[@oldgittarist]

Great vid with the TLR, Roger. Nice to see you working in a location that I know well too,.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks 👍 Lovely place to walk around

[@kenblair2538]

Great video, Roger. A wonderful body of work. Thanks KB

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Ken

[@danielmartinphotography]

Used to use one daily!

[@northstar1950]

Those images are quite superb.

[@gpholmes3779]

I have a c330 and love it. Great work as always, Roger. Awesome video

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks 👍

[@chriscard6544]

I have the 124G from my grandfather with teleconverter and wide-angle converter, filter close-up and yellow filter.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have the close up filter for it too. It gives good results. Very shallow DOF too

[@chriscard6544]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I made one portrait with close-up, it's awesome. I have an issue with wide-angle converter it is floating and blurry now but it used to be pretty good in the past

[@lensman5762]

Great set of photographs, Rog. Twin lenses are ajoy to use. Only a couple of weeks ago I gave mine a good disinfection with a UVC lamp. Got to get the old Rolleiflex a go soon.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I cleaned all my cameras a little while ago, fired them off all the speeds and aperture blades a quick open and close. UVC lamp... Thats dedication!

[@lensman5762]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I have a lot of expensive vintage glass. UVC kills fungus on the spot.

[@johndaily263]

The 124G was the first medium format, first film camera I bought, about a year ago. I’ve greatly enjoyed it, learning how to compose for square format is a challenge.

[@theothertonydutch]

I think it's the easiest. You get a huge frame and cropping is your best friend.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I love the square format John. It is a challenge if you're so used to other formats. I always imagine a square wall frame when I compose. It helps.

[@johndaily263]

@@theothertonydutch if I wanted to crop I’d shoot with my 6x9 or 6x17 camera instead of

[@chesslover8829]

Beautiful images! 😊

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulgrosse7631]

You aren't using a shoulder strap. Please use a shoulder strap - you only drop a camera once and with these that they don't make any more, it is more important. Apart from that, brilliant. You can't beat medium format with something that you can use without a tripod and that is from a former owner of an RB67 Pro-S in the early 1980s who is just getting back into film now he's inherited a medium format.