Rolo Posted February 6, 2012 Share #81 Posted February 6, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey, Rolo - nice hospital pix. Some of the Rollei shots look "eye-level" rather than "waist-level". Are you a) using a prism using the sports finder c) shooting as in your avatar or d) something else? Thanks Andy. Generally the shots were taken on a tripod at chest height, I'm 6' tall. Light was generally very low and poor quality from fluorescent tubes. I'm not averse to holding a wfl camera upside down above my head with neck straining back and stood on a wall, so over 10' high, but not on this project. Here is a shot on a film set that was exactly that mode as I had to overcome a high fence: Dunkirk Retreat, Atonement Film set | Flickr - Photo Sharing! It's also a 5 frame stitch from 120 film. Tough ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Paul Jenkin Posted February 8, 2012 Share #82 Posted February 8, 2012 Yep. In addition to my M6TTL and M4-P I have a virtually mint Rolleiflex 3.5T (K8T2 version). Lovely piece of kit with a built-in and very accurate meter. Although it's a fixed lens, I find it very versatile, especially when I use the Rolleiparkeil 1 close-up lens kit. My favourite film is Kodak Tri-X (I doubt I'm alone) but I also love using Ilford XP2 Super as it has superb grain and sharpness for a semi-quick film and, as it's C41, I can get it processed virtually anywhere on the High Street. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted February 9, 2012 Share #83 Posted February 9, 2012 Yep. In addition to my M6TTL and M4-P I have a virtually mint Rolleiflex 3.5T (K8T2 version). Lovely piece of kit with a built-in and very accurate meter. Although it's a fixed lens, I find it very versatile, especially when I use the Rolleiparkeil 1 close-up lens kit. My favourite film is Kodak Tri-X (I doubt I'm alone) but I also love using Ilford XP2 Super as it has superb grain and sharpness for a semi-quick film and, as it's C41, I can get it processed virtually anywhere on the High Street. Then consider also the "RolleiMeter", it will almost turn your Rollei into a rangefinder camera. I have one, fits the 3.5, but have one, but along with most of the accessories it's for sale. (I have a "T" as well, camera I started work with, way back). Feeding my Leica M addiction. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epm Posted February 16, 2012 Share #84 Posted February 16, 2012 I have a TLR Rolleiflex with a Schneider Xenar 3.5 lens. My grandfather gave it to me when I was in high school. It has the M/X switch. I love it, it is great camera! I still use it. Eric Patrick McCormack Photography - Fine Art and Portrait Photography Flickr: E_Mack's Photostream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_S Posted March 8, 2012 Share #85 Posted March 8, 2012 Just received a 3.5F with Planar is the mail. Cannot wait to properly shoot it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted September 3, 2012 Share #86 Posted September 3, 2012 One of my Rollei TLRs. Taken with a Rollei 6008 I love my Leicas and Rolleis...TLRs and 6008s Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162788-leica-users-also-using-rollei/?do=findComment&comment=2104236'>More sharing options...
swamiji Posted September 5, 2012 Share #87 Posted September 5, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I have two, a Rolleiflex 2.8GX 80th anniversary edition and a matching Rollei 35. I enjoy shooting with both. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I have two, a Rolleiflex 2.8GX 80th anniversary edition and a matching Rollei 35. I enjoy shooting with both. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162788-leica-users-also-using-rollei/?do=findComment&comment=2105388'>More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 5, 2012 Share #88 Posted September 5, 2012 My Rolleiflex is possibly my favourite camera. Hence my Avatar. Just posted some Rolleiflex 2.8F images here: Flickr: Rolo .'s Photostream Rolo tremendous images...very inspiring..thanks so much for the link. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted September 9, 2012 Share #89 Posted September 9, 2012 Rollei 2.8F - probably one of the very best cameras ever made. Mine is from 1967 and works like it was new. A fantastic timeless classic. Yes, they are indeed. I have a 2.8F, a 2.8E and a Gray T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkiA Posted September 10, 2012 Share #90 Posted September 10, 2012 I love my M's and R's, and I also own a Rolleiflex 2.8C and also a couple of 35S's. But the one I really enjoy using is my SL66. It does things no other 35mm/MF camera can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 10, 2012 Share #91 Posted September 10, 2012 I love my M's and R's, and I also own a Rolleiflex 2.8C and also a couple of 35S's. But the one I really enjoy using is my SL66. It does things no other 35mm/MF camera can do. Out of curiosity what are those things? andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkiA Posted September 11, 2012 Share #92 Posted September 11, 2012 Out of curiosity what are those things? andy Well, SL66 has built-in tilt, built-in bellows, and reverse mountable lens. So you can go from scenery to macro to super macro, with tweaked DOF, all with the same lens and no attachments. Also, while the CZ lens are wonderful, you can use large format lens of certain size and focal length with an adapter. Now that I think about it, none of these features are strictly unique to SL66, but I still think how it's all packaged and accessible in a MF SLR format makes SL66 very unique. It does weigh a ton and very conspicuous so it'll never travel like my M's, however.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted September 11, 2012 Share #93 Posted September 11, 2012 I love my M's and R's, and I also own a Rolleiflex 2.8C and also a couple of 35S's. But the one I really enjoy using is my SL66. It does things no other 35mm/MF camera can do. Yes, SL66 is a very interesting camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted September 13, 2012 Share #94 Posted September 13, 2012 "New" FX-N from Rolleiflex with a DHW Fototechnik manufactured Rollei S-Apogon 80/2.8 lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 14, 2012 Share #95 Posted September 14, 2012 Well, prices are about the same of a Leica MP or M7, so that's in order Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo_alves Posted September 19, 2012 Share #96 Posted September 19, 2012 I'm one of these guys... I love Rolleiflex cameras too... I'm a happy owner of: Rolleiflex 3.5F Xenotar Rolleiflex 3.5E Planar I use It a lot (but I wish use more)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messsucherkamera Posted September 23, 2012 Share #97 Posted September 23, 2012 I'm one of these guys... I love Rolleiflex cameras too...I would be one of those guys too if I could find a mint Rolleiflex for sale somewhere other than fleabay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted September 29, 2012 Share #98 Posted September 29, 2012 I have given up search to find a rolleiflex. The last 2 I looked at were in poor condition (including 1 that was allegedly CLA'd within the past month) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted October 3, 2012 Share #99 Posted October 3, 2012 I would be one of those guys too if I could find a mint Rolleiflex for sale somewhere other than fleabay. Pretty tough to find a 50 year old camera (often) in mint condition, but it can be done although it can add a 60% premium to the price. I bought one off eBay UK six months ago in near mint condition. It has a small rub mark on the light meter surround, but it came with a new surround. I get a lot of contact about Rolleiflex, seeking advice, because of my pics on Flickr. Some settle for less than mint condition and take the cost of a CLA into account when making their offer. You can find mint condition in German dealer stock. Good luck, it's a great camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierovitch Posted October 4, 2012 Share #100 Posted October 4, 2012 Recently replaced a mirror in a 1935 "art deco" Rollei. Lots of patina but it still takes photos. "Rollei Rose" by Pierre | Redbubble Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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