I recently picked up a Mamiya C330s. Loving it so far! It's a great camera, so simple to use, and a lovely change of pace from shooting digital.
@Harold710Ай бұрын
I had a Mamiya C3 a long time ago. I was an idiot for not keeping some of these film cameras.
@chriscunningham63627 жыл бұрын
My baby has been a Yashica MAT 124-G. Probably shot a thousand rolls through it. It was my first Med Format. Many systems later, I still like going back to my 124-G. Sharp as a tack!
@pocketsquareformat7 жыл бұрын
My wife ordered me a home developing kit which I am very excited about. I fell in love with shooting film (35mm) a few years ago but have yet to try medium format. I may begin with a Yashica Mat first and eventually get a Rolleiflex. I have recommended your website & KZbin channel to others...your tips and insight on the art of photography has been a tremendous help! Many thanks my friend
@PPISAFETY6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have owned a number of TLRs over decades and all of them have been great fun. I think the most flexible and cost effective set up that I ever shot seriously with was the Mamiya C330 and its variants. It didn't offer the ultimate in image quality, but you could do just about anything with it. Optical quality of the lenses was "good enough" and they were affordable, and I never had a customer complain. Of course the image quality blew away 35mm film. The bodies were built like tanks. I did a lot of weddings and portraits with them and never broke one. Mamiya sold an accessory called a "Paramender" that installed between your camera and your tripod for closeup work. You composed your shot normally and then just before taking the picture, you operated a lever on the accessory that precisely raised your camera to the right height for the taking lens to shoot, so that your finished product looked exactly as you composed it. It even worked with the camera on an angle. No more "crapshoot". I found it indispensable.
@Alinamunoz10 жыл бұрын
The Minolta Autocord with f3.5 Rokkor lens is one of the best TLR cameras there is. The pictures taken with it are just incredible, crisp, sharp and beautiful both in color and B&W. It doesn't get the same hype as Rollei's but it is certainly a great contender!
@OM3N1R10 жыл бұрын
I just inherited one from my aunt. Super excited to put it to good use.
@Alinamunoz10 жыл бұрын
OM3N1R You are going to love it! Have fun with your new Minolta Autocord :)
@bigpardner7 жыл бұрын
I have 4 Rolleis. After I got an Autocord and used and tested it I never used the Rolleis again. The film transport gives better film flatness than the Rollei as the film goes from the film roll directly into the exposure gate and does not get bent by being held in a sharp corner before doing so as the Rollei does. It is also lighter than Rollei and the self timer works. The mechanical quality is not up to Rollei and I don't care for the focusing lever but the photos are great. Rollei Bay I filters and accessories fit.
@pocketsquareformat7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Ana! I will do some research on the Minolta
@grahvis6 жыл бұрын
I preferred the focussing lever on my Autocord. It also had a sharper lens than my Yashicamat.
@thelongslowgoodbye11 жыл бұрын
I own a Voigtländer Brillant from the early 1930's and it's surprising that it gets much sharper images compared to today's point & shoot cameras.
@analogasmr10 жыл бұрын
I may have said this before, but thanks so much for these videos! You are loaded with highly useful information. Forever a fan
@theartofphotography10 жыл бұрын
madeyes4u thanks!!!
@kornelhaduch81838 жыл бұрын
100% agree on that
@ACOGJESUSSCOPES6 жыл бұрын
Almost 6 years later and here I am, just binge watching his videos and learning! Another fan for the list!
@tonybelding29439 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Ricoh Diacord G in excellent condition, and I've been getting great results with it. I had a funny experience wandering around a flea market and snapping photos -- most people didn't seem to recognize it as a camera or realize what I was doing as I stared down into the viewfinder. Because I don't hold it up to my eye or look directly at the subject, and because the shutter is almost silent, they didn't react to having a camera pointed at them. (And the few who recognized it were just delighted to see a TLR being used.)
@rbruce638 жыл бұрын
I received a Mamiya C220 TLR as a present and I enjoy it thoroughly! When I was a kid ,my mother took me and my brothers to these photographic shops where passport photos were made. In one I saw this interesting two eyed camera, but why one on top of the other, I remember asking myself! Why the other cameras have only one eye despite the fact that we have two, then I read the prospect of a Kodak stereo graphic camera! The seed was planted and dad and his photographic affection helped raise this enjoyment that I have to this day! Then came KZbin and I discovered this channel, perhaps it was the other way around, now I can say that I am learning the answers! Cheers Mr. Forbes!
@mrN3w710 жыл бұрын
Nice cameras! I have a Yashica Mat 124G... great little thing :). Smooth and sharp enough for my needs.
@eluberopaullo12 жыл бұрын
I have a Zeiss ikoflex tlr and I have to agree, it produces some incredibly sharp images
@mar4kl4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I cut my photography teeth in the late 1970s on my dad's Rolleiflex 3.5, which he had bought new in 1956. It was probably the same model you have, although he bought the Rolleikin adapter kit with his, and we mostly shot 35mm film with it. I became one of my high school's yearbook photographers, and I got my best candids with that Rolleiflex. The through-the-top viewfinder enabled me to shoot surreptitiously, with the camera hanging as though I were merely carrying it, and also around corners and from under desks, and that Synchro-Compur shutter is so quiet that even after I took a picture, most of my subjects were none the wiser. Dad had my brother and me try a bit of medium-format photography on 120 film, too, and we made the most of some of the camera's other features, like the delay timer and remote shutter release. I have used many other cameras since then, like a Yashica FX-2 all-manual SLR, a Minolta XG-1 semi-automatic, a couple of Olympus fully automatic point-and-shoots, and a number of digital cameras. While I appreciated their more advanced features, none were as smooth and slick as that Rolleiflex!
@cosievee9 жыл бұрын
This is the episode that first introduced me to The Art of Photography series. :) I have recently (in the last few months) gotten into vintage cameras and while researching information on TLRs, I came across this episode. I have since acquired a Ricohflex Model VII and have had great fun with it. And now I am binge-watching all of the past The Art of Photography episodes to catch up!
@andyvan56929 жыл бұрын
great video , tlrs look quite good (esp. since they are primarily manual cameras), some people have commented about mamiya C330's and their Pro cousins; just like to add the fact that mamiya made a macro accessory called a "para mender" which is essentially a post with two brackets attached one goes to camera one to tripod. this allows the camera's height to be altered, view through the top, raise the camera and shoot away! (with no apparent parallax error) haven't seen a video on this on KZbin yet, but looks a beaut Idea though.
@JL-vk1rs Жыл бұрын
love your channel Ted. You have become the Mentor I really need right now. Everytime I look up a question you have a great video waiting for me on the topic
@ksmith74428 жыл бұрын
I love that Ansco TLR. I'm from near Binghamton, NY, so I have a bit of a soft spot for Ansco products. I wish that camera wasn't so hard to find!
@oldschoolwarrior2 жыл бұрын
Just an excellent video. I would’ve loved a walkthrough of actually taking a photo (loading film, measuring light, choosing aperture and shutter speed, etc.). But this was just fantastic. I remember actually taking some photos with one as a kid. My parents’ friend had one and let me try it. I believe that’s where my love of photography was sparked, although not put into practice until many years Mayer.
@twwtb3 жыл бұрын
Ok, my 3,5F Type 2 is currently in the shop for a CLA and a few, what I considered, minor repairs. All said and done, the service will cost almost $1k. So, "and up" is the operative term here. This camera was purchased new by my dad and I have had it sitting around for a couple of decades as well since he passed. I will enjoy using it again.
@neilf65829 жыл бұрын
I have a complete Mamiya C330 S with all 7 Lenses and most of the Accessories. One of the tools I got with it, is a Parallax Correction where you line up the view in the Viewing Lens, turn a leaver and the taking lens moves up the where the Viewing Lens was. Also in the viewing area on the left is a red line that serves two purposes - One, everything below that line should appear in the photograph and anything above shouldn't. Two, on the right side of the Viewing Screen is some numbers with more lines, these help you to compensate for Exposure. The further down the left line is, the more you need to compensate with longer exposure or wider aperture. Its quite clever how they design the things to work.
@rbruce638 жыл бұрын
Neil F and the C series cameras come with bellows extension that allow for macro photography. With the CDS Porrofinder you have exposure compensation for the bellows extension! What a nice camera!
@siypic5 жыл бұрын
(bellows extension compensation)
@spajdude11 жыл бұрын
Yes, the leaf shutters on Rolleis syncs at all speeds, because the flash goes off when the shutter is fully open (and the flash is faster than any of the shutter speeds). Remember to have the camera sync set to X. If your negs come out underexposed when using flash, than you must have used a too small aperture.
@theartofphotography12 жыл бұрын
The Nikon D40 is still a great camera - and yeah that is an unusually high speed for an slr sync. I still use mine too!
@MargeryMellamo4 жыл бұрын
The Art of Photography is there a difference in image quality between the Yashica A and the Rolleiflex?
@tomassantos42993 жыл бұрын
My d70 also has that speed
@elbryan912 жыл бұрын
Wow good timing. I've been trying to watch everything I can on TLR's because I actually just got a Lubitel 166b TLR a few days ago. Looking forward to taking it out this weekend and seeing what it can do.
@WBlaX4 жыл бұрын
Rollei close-up lenses come in sets of 3 lenses. Same for other brands, but I happen to use a Yashica with Rollei close-up lenses (I don't choose brands, I take what's available in my area). There are two identical lenses, both of them with bayonette system in the front, one goes to the taking lens, the other goes to the viewing lens. Since you can still attach at least one more filter/lens because of the bayonette mount on the close up lenses, you put a parallax correction lens over the viewing lens and probably at least a yellow filter over the taking lens if you're shooting black and white. And these lens sets are, of course, as old as TLR cameras. They're perfectly fit to shoot macro, you're just missing an important part of the set in your story: the parallax correction lens, as I mentioned. And it works wonders.
@neilpiper98894 жыл бұрын
Rolleiflex is ideal for street and storytelling portrait. Vivian Meyer used one really well. Rolleiflex and Rolleicord have a sliding mask to correct for parralax to avoid cutting off heads. The Rollei close up lenses come in pairs. The top one has a prism in it to compensate for parralax when shooting close. It's not exact like a Kiev 6c say. I still have my 1958 Rolleicord Va with a 3.5 Xenar. The prices go up and up. I keep holding on, holding back the years. Remembering when I fist used it as a wedding photographer when I was 16. My boss told me to use 250th and how to use sunny 16 using Ilford HP3 at 320iso. He also showed me how to use bounced electronic flash, bouncing it back into the corner or top of a wall using f5.6. The pictures turned out great. I was so relieved
@ridealongwithrandy4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a video find and timely! I just won a beautiful Autocord, that has been CLR'd, and has the wide angle accessories, a nice leather case, and a 12" cable release. It also comes with 2 rolls of film for me to get started right away. I'll be using a Sekonic L-158 as my metering. I can't wait!!!
@anniecrooney96405 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a nice,informative video!I just bought a Ricohflex TLR,and am learning all I can.
@TheStutenberg12 жыл бұрын
Great episode! Thanks for the Audible recommendation! Of all the cameras I've ever owned, my Mamiya C330 still gives me the most beautiful images. Also, at the highest resolution and at the lowest prices.
@jamesjacocks62219 жыл бұрын
Good video. I've owned a Mamiyaflex F, several Rolleiflex models and even a Yashica Mat and all were very competent cameras. These cameras can do some useful tricks. That being said, the Rolleiflex models were far the best made and durable. Late models image with the best out there. I especially like your subdued enthusiasm and manner. Love to see even more of these vids.
@jimpyre50387 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have one. I love the old cameras. It still works.
@TooFarWest110 жыл бұрын
Actually only some Rolleicords may have used the Triotar 75mm lens, my Rolleicord had a Xenar 3.5/75mm lens which is very sharp and stands side by side with the 2.8 versions. Yes, it had knob film advance but also its shutter was located separately underneath the taking lens which was a bit fumblesome, but you get use to it. It's a two-step process, the Rolleiflex (I have an Automat Xsynch) cocks the the shutter as you advance the film -- one step process.
@Mirrokash4 жыл бұрын
I’m an Audible member and you just sold me on the book!
@lphilpot012 жыл бұрын
This takes me back to my first photography class in college. I had no camera so I used a Yashica TLR owned by the art department. No idea of the model.
@Harold710Ай бұрын
Funny story
@BriteFrog11 жыл бұрын
I used a Yashicamat 124 TLR (supplied by the university) for an "Intro to Photography" class at UTD in 1990, and loved it...I'd love to own a Rollei TLR, but as you say...Pricey (new...about 6K), and collectible status have really driven up the prices lately...BTW, love the videos, and the very informative format.
@davidbaures12569 жыл бұрын
Did you ever make the TLR shootout episode where you were going to compare the image results from several TLR cameras? If you did, can you direct me to that episode?
@jeremoe19 жыл бұрын
Excellent video with lots of info! I recently bought a Mamiya C33, dropped the first roll off at the shop today. Needless to say, I'm anxious to see how the images turn out. I hope I don't have to have it serviced. Thanks for the videos!
@paultaylorphotography94993 жыл бұрын
Currently looking at a Halina on an auction site would love to try a TLR. Great video cheers Ted📷❤️📷
@davidbuck47333 жыл бұрын
I have a Rollieflex 2.8F that came with a set of close up lenses. There is a matching set, one lens for the viewing lens and one for the taking lens. If you install them properly, they correct for the distance between the two lenses. They attach jus like a filter would.
@stuffnuns9 жыл бұрын
I had a Mamiya C220 TLR for quite a while, and I am considering getting one again when I return to the states. I had hoped you would have mentioned it, because the C220 and C330 were the only TLR's with interchangeable lenses! There was a 35mm, an 80mm and a 180mm - that I owned. I think there was a 240mm, but I'm not sure about that. The other fact regarding the Mamiya TLR is that both George Hurrel and Diane Arbus used them. The C220 was the camera that Arbus used for practically all of her photographs. ...just FYI. The Mamiyas can be found for a couple of hundred USD - if you do a little searching. Thanks! Nice episode, though.
@tommasobraceschi37298 жыл бұрын
Dear Ted, I'm a young student that is very interested to get into medium format photography, and I decided to go through my granfather's old cameras, even if I knew that all the best pieces had been stolen 20 years ago (he had a couple of leica and hassleblad). With my surprise a Zenza Bronica and a Rolleiflex 2,8 F came out of a box, useless to say that I was shocked. The rolleiflex is in amazing conditions, it doesn't have a mark, it works, it's all smooth and it still has the original leather case with no marks on it. Now I'm stuck with a problem: I really want to use it and to study on it, but it's in such amazing conditions, that I'm scared even to handle it. What should I do? Do you think that using this would benefit my formation as a photographer? (sorry for my English but I'm an Italian student). You're making some really amazing content, keep up with the good work Ted!
@lifeasachair8 жыл бұрын
They're beautiful cameras. You are crazy lucky to inherit something like that. My opinion is that you should use it. Its worth a few grand but honestly who cares. If you are new to TRL's then sit on it and baby it for now. Get something cheap till you are comfortable handling it. But please use it, would be an absolute shame if you didn't. These things were not made to be put on a shelf, go out and enjoy it !
@tommasobraceschi37298 жыл бұрын
I started using it and I was blown away by the quality I can achieve, I cannot go out without bringing my rollei, I'm in love. And really, who cares? I'm not going to sell it because it reminds me of my grandpa I never met. She'll be my companion for a long time
@geraldescalante257712 жыл бұрын
Another great episode Ted. Really enjoy your show. Of all the camera's I've used, my favourite, by far is my Rolleiflex. Cheers.
@LeonAguileraRadford8 жыл бұрын
I missed Mamiya's C330, its one of the only two TLRs with interchangeable lenses.
@ghw719211 жыл бұрын
I have a TLR go bag that has a Rolleiflex 3.5E loaded with Tri-X, a Minolta Autocord with 100 speed Fuji Across and a Yashica-mat 124G with Fuji 400 color film. I love the way the different lenses "interpret" a scene. I have a number of medium format cameras, but the TLR's have become my favorites. In answer to helthuismartin's question, I used a Mamiya C330f outfit for years and loved the results. I sold it when my work required a medium format SLR and I needed the money, but fine cameras.
@wganz8 жыл бұрын
Just another *_GREAT_* video from Ted. Have to admit that I cheated here, bought two Holga kits(don't ask how I succeeded in doing that ) off of eBay and traded with my cousin to put them together. Again, thanks again Ted. >:)
@mkshffr49362 жыл бұрын
I love TLRs. Simplicity, square format, waist level finder perspective... All good. IMO flash bulbs are superior to electronic flash but now very expensive due to limited supply.
@emilyann449312 жыл бұрын
I did that photo book on blurb like you recommended in one of your previous videos!!!! Can't wait to get it!!
@bobcole6122 жыл бұрын
Still have my Yashica D, bought in 1980 in Amarillo for 10 bucks. Still a great shooter.
@oldschoolwarrior2 жыл бұрын
You’re right that it’s not a great stealth camera. But in a lot of ways, it’s the ultimate stealth camera. It looks like you’re just looking down at the top of the camera so people don’t know you’re actually capturing them, as opposed to looking through a viewfinder staring right at them.
@electroblum7 жыл бұрын
Vivian Maier got me looking at TLR's. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@carrieannkouri21515 жыл бұрын
Me, too. Love her work.
@robinj.93294 жыл бұрын
Way back in the late 60's I worked in a Studio. We did mostly Portraits, and shot TTL exclusively. Never heard a single complaint from our customers. But, a big part of our "Service" was to make every single customer feel like a VIP. We made them feel like it was a VERY BIG DEAL, coming in and getting photographed at our little Studio! In other words; we kissed ass! BIG TIME. And everyone loved it. We had so many referrals via word of mouth that almost zero was spent on advertising! And that little Studio had files going back 3 and 4 generations.
@Lifehouserocks959 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these as a present. I'm baffled as how to use it as I'm so used to point and shoot cameras. I find it so interesting and trying to work out all of the levers and knobs. The image in the viewer looks so cool and stereoscopic
@1stMrSceptical9 жыл бұрын
Buy a book called The Rollei Way by Mannheim, its on amazon for a few pounds. This book will give more detailed instuction than the hand book, great for a novice to a pro. It even contains details on how to load and use a Rolleimarine Case, plus all the other extras. One or two extra item to buy: A lens hood, check whether your camera has the correct bayonet fitting i.e. 1, 2, 3. Look for a case if the camera came without one. Hope this helps ……..
@Lifehouserocks959 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@1stMrSceptical9 жыл бұрын
No problermo,
@PrinceMeowmers11 жыл бұрын
My go-to medium format camera is my Mamiya C330. What a great camera!
@scottplumer36683 жыл бұрын
I recently got a Yashica Mat LM at an estate sale. I paid $120 for it, which seems about the going price. The reversed image in the viewfinder takes some getting used to, but it's amazing.
@alanread65964 жыл бұрын
Excellent video very informative. I have an MPP microflex & a mamiya c33 both very good TLRs
@spajdude11 жыл бұрын
You don't buy a Lomo Lubitel for high image quality, but for the feeling of a cheap camera. The Lubitel started as a Soviet copy of the Voigtländer Brillant, an ok amateur camera from the 1930's. If you want high image quality, there are good german and japanese TLR's. Yashicas with Yashikor or Yashinon (best) lenses. The german Rolleicord with Xenar lens is even better, and the Rolleiflex models are the Rolls Royces of the TLR's.
@davidkeetz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos - I referred to your channel very frequently when I first started almost seven years ago. I just got my first TLR camera this week and very excited to take the next step into medium format. Thanks for the inspiration.
@brandontonka62397 жыл бұрын
Just got a Ansco auto reflex, really love it! Much easier to use than my Ciroflex D.
@rbruce6311 жыл бұрын
I own a Rollei 35 S which mimics the operation of the TLR!
@francesculus11 жыл бұрын
Mr. FORBES ROCK!!
@ProdigyGamer12310 жыл бұрын
Rolliflex were great quality, along with Mamiya's i think were the best!!
@jonbusby6611 жыл бұрын
The 40 is a a great camera, other developments have happened sure but still fundamentally sound piece of kit. I use mine still. Wonderfully light.
@zinc4life11 жыл бұрын
the nikon D40 is a ridiculously good camera. i have one and i always take it along with me on my shoots, along with my D7000 and D800. it was my first DSLR and use it up to date, its an amazing little guy :D
@Corbotli12 жыл бұрын
I am a relatively new owner of a Yashica D and it has a great lens, is light and easy to use. BTW I love the two photos at the end of the show.
@cepwin12 жыл бұрын
Great timing on this episode. I just won a Graflex 22 200 on ebay the other night and I should get it by the end of the week. I do agree that TLRs are becoming quite popular on the bay...Yashica's typically have 10-20 bids on them and go for $80-100. The Graflex, which I was able to pick up on a buy now, was a better option for me.
@laszu71377 жыл бұрын
My grandpa had a flexaret camera. Unfortunatelly after sitting somwehre in a closet for like 40 years especially shutter times are literally all over the place. When I first got my hands on the camera I didn't have any instrument for measuring shutter times. So I just took my 40D in live view mode and tried to find times that sound simmilar. :D
@neilpiper98896 жыл бұрын
the top lens of the close up lens pairs had a prism in to correct for parallax. These close up lenses were very cheap if made in Japan. There's plenty out there still and work very well. The ones made by Rollei were and still are more expensive.
@markhood12 жыл бұрын
I recently got my 'new' Lubitel fixed - it's the old Bakelite model, which is fantastic to hold and fiddle with. I'm 4 shots into the first roll, and looking forward to seeing what I get out! I wear it's like you're inside my head sometimes, Ted...
@igetsmart11 жыл бұрын
another great video - thanx - I inherited a Leica and a Rolleiflex from my father. Tempted to use a bit now - have 14 digital cameras so Rolleiflex has been just collecting dust - so maybe a good idea to get serviced first. I am afraid of thinking how much service for my Leica will be - but from the 50's -
@MrPabsUk11 жыл бұрын
I inherited 3 old cameras from my Grandad, a Ensign Selfix 20, another compact "Ful-Vue" and a Yashica Mat TLR 6x6. They all appear to be functional & in good condition, but the Yashika seems to be the most used & would probably benefit from an internal clean up, although the dirt may add to the character of its shots! I've not attempted to use any of them, I'm not a great photographer, but I may have a go after seeing this video though.
@jcollins13054 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Always enjoy your presentation style.
@spajdude11 жыл бұрын
Close-ups are no problems with a Rolleiflex. The Rolleinar Close-up lenses have automatic parallax correction. Very high quality accessories.
@grubriella11 жыл бұрын
I have a Minolta Autocord, which I think is the most comfortable to use TLR, yet it doesn't have the toughest build... The front actually came off recently... So now I'm looking for a replacement
@KcLee6775 жыл бұрын
USSR LOMO Lubitel are cheap retro/ vantage TLR camera. Yashica tlr camera is best, fun and bit hard to get it that's good conditions.
@vrvrvr8111 жыл бұрын
Nice episode. If you wanna see few more pro photos done with Flexaret google. Roman Franc or Jan Saudek.
@Richard-mz7qu6 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
@unixrevolution11 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: "Objective Lens" refers to the optical element nearest the subject being photographed.
@oldschoolwarrior2 жыл бұрын
So if you were to go out for a day of shooting (like Vivian Maier did) you would have to take a light meter? Is that what we presume she did?
@unixrevolution11 жыл бұрын
120 isn't that much more than 35mm where I live, but I understand the convenience of using 35mm. I have a Yashica 635, which was the only TLR that was made to use 120 or 35mm from the get-go. They come with a conversion kit to change from 35mm to 120 and back without tools. They are all unmetered, totally mechanical. I paid $200 for a freshly CLA'd Yashica 635 about 4 years ago. It still works beautifully...I love it. Even though I bought it to use 35mm, I use 120 most of the time now.
@randallstewart1755 жыл бұрын
Most 635 cameras use a fairly poor quality, 3 element lens (Yashikor). I bought one and took it on a trip. When I started enlarging to make 11x14 inch full frame prints. I discovered that what at first looked like poor focus problems was really just poor lens performance at apertures wider than f 8.0. The 35mm conversion was just a marketing rip off of the similar conversion kits for the Rolleiflex. Given the hassle of setting it up, the too long lens for 35mm format, and poor lens quality, it's a joke to use.
@romankettner365410 жыл бұрын
I´m from Czech and I also have Flexaret VII ... Shooting with this babe is quite an ... "emotional thing" for me :D (I dont know how to say it in English :D) Low price, surprisingly very good condition, sharp photos ect.. Good video, btw !!! =)
@theartofphotography10 жыл бұрын
Roman Kettner Thanks! I agree - the Flexaret is a wonderful camera!
@filipsefcik46347 жыл бұрын
Roman Kettner I'm from CZ too 😀 and i have Yashica D after my grandpa and i like it a lot. That focusing is dream.
@TheOneAndOnlyPavel4 жыл бұрын
Yes, for a Czech the Flexaret is definitely an emotional object ... it is the probably best Czechoslovak product apart from beer ;-) of the 20th century. I just came back from a short holiday with my completely refurbished Flexaret VI and I am excited with the results, shot on Fomapan 120. Thanks for the comparison, of course the Rolleiflex is a legend as well.
@rbruce6310 жыл бұрын
Medium format is the path to bigger pictures, perhaps even better pictures!
@judmcc7 жыл бұрын
About 1980 I was seriously considering a Yashica mat 124 TLR.
@DavidMeyerPhoto12 жыл бұрын
That Flexaret seems to be quite interesting. There is a question of consistency of sharpness from one model to another, but it may a TLR worth checking. Also, good decision about sponsoring. The first episode with advertising made me giggle as you pulled a really apologetic face there, Mr. Forbes :) For which there was no need, we live in economically challenging times, you've made a good decision and advertising is not really intrusive.
@DVDGroup4 жыл бұрын
This is SOOOO great! Thank you so much!
@UltraClue8 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. Have you tried the Mamiya or the Rolleicord?
@certs7433 жыл бұрын
My first TLR was a 40 dollar Ciroflex and now I have a Mamiyaflex C2 and a set of Yashica 635s.
@bogeyboy404410 жыл бұрын
Liked your video very much thanks. I am new to photography and just bought a Yashica 635 at an estate sale for 20 bucks. It came with the 35mm attachments so I figured it would be fun to learn with it. I was told it takes great photos but I assume it's as much on the shooter as is the equipment. ANYHOW!! I have been searching for lenses and accessories but not having any luck can you tell me of any place I can find this stuff?
@ACOGJESUSSCOPES6 жыл бұрын
Ebay!
@gabbyberenger57011 жыл бұрын
Great video.. I actually have the 3.5f and T model both awesome cameras. You mentions that it sync at all speeds? I tried that and it came out under exposed, so I land up have to meter the test flash before exposure. The detail is insane with these cameras. They truly HD quality. Thanks for vid.
@alexc3552 жыл бұрын
What are some modern TLR camera models? I'd like to look into that.
@samtidd52388 жыл бұрын
Hey Ted! I've done a TON of research, and I'm looking for a Rolleiflex. Where should I look to get one? I'm looking to get one in person, and am already going to yard/estate sales looking for one. Loved the video!
@Michellemuhs8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I just acquired a russian twin reflex but have no idea what to do with it. Sigh. This did help.
@Tee.Shontell2 жыл бұрын
When would you use this sort of camera? When would it be appropriate?
@rafaelacerete47338 жыл бұрын
where i can get parts for one ? i need to make some restauration of one
@The8TrackChap12 жыл бұрын
I love TLR cameras! I have a Yashica-Mat camera and it takes really sharp images and has Yashinon lenses. I'm not sure if there are any affordable Rolleiflex cameras, I think they're all extremely collectible and sought after. The same might even be true for Rolleicord cameras too. By the way, you should look into the Hasselblad cameras. Not TLR's but they're some of the fanciest medium format cameras ever made and are extremely pricey and sought after.
@suverobo4 жыл бұрын
I still use my grandfathers flexaret VII :)
@leiya10712 жыл бұрын
Another great episode, Ted. Your "(p)reviews" maintain great balance between the G.A.S. and actual photography. Anyway, I've been thinking of getting into medium format myself (not having shot 35mm film seriously for too long. Ever the impatient twenty-something in the digital age...). What would you say are the deciding factors between a TLR and a Kiev 88 (or similar) which you introduced earlier. Macro's a lot easier on SLR. But I love viewfinders that do not black out when the shot's taken.
@benzo43011 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I found a Yashica D and good deals on 120 film on ebay. and bought all the gear to develop film, now just need to start developing.
@casey.mockbee12 жыл бұрын
That was really cool, I'm glad you posted that, it was very interesting. It makes me wish I had the skills of some people
@LeonelCortes12 жыл бұрын
for me the Mamiya C33, C330 rules. Specially for Macro with a paramender, no contest. Also is a system camera (change lenses)
@davidbiondo25127 жыл бұрын
Your videos are excellent, great information. Keep it up.
@stepanremes9874 жыл бұрын
Yes, the quality of Flexaret is all over the place, but when you get a good flexaret, you won't regret it.
@stcstwwlove3 жыл бұрын
If the tlr come out of alignment how do you correct the problem?