Michael I.
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Rolleiflexes are the true babe magnes 🙂
Leica - a dating tool ?
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amateriat
We're all light!
I like to think things work inversely in this matter. 😀
I get some attention with my Hexars, but the long stares begin when I break out the Auto S3...
- Barrett
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amateriat
We're all light!
Sadly, that's one form of darkroom action I never got a chance at. And I wondered if the stuff a few friends bragged about were merely tall tales...😛
(And something else kids of the digital age will miss out on)
- Barrett
Spider67
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I had similar experiences with RF Foöders like the Moskva 4 & 5. Perhaps there is some kind of typology behind that.
RF MF-folder = cuddly bear
Leica M3 = As classic as a Martini, an Aston Martin, a Walther PPK &....
Bessas = not just as cool as an Aston Martin or a Jaguar..
RF-folder 35mm = ?
RF MF-folder = cuddly bear
Leica M3 = As classic as a Martini, an Aston Martin, a Walther PPK &....
Bessas = not just as cool as an Aston Martin or a Jaguar..
RF-folder 35mm = ?
alexz
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I will...though not sure we will get back...
crawdiddy
qu'est-ce que c'est?
I thought the Holga was the ultimate chick magnet? They're popular among the 20-somethings....
alexz
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D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
"Rolleiflexes are the true babe magnes"
This is very true.
I've only ever (alas) attracted relevant comment when out with one. Memorably:
(a) Rome May 2005: (purposeful approach from attractive young American woman): "hey, would you much mind if I looked down at your ground glass?";
(b) Southport (UK) last year, smiley girl aged about 26: "you look gorgeous with that around your neck" (!!);
(c) Amsterdam, last month; nice woman in late 30's or so: "Hey--Rollei! Great thing, lovely! Will you take my picture?" (I did).
Very flattering to the likes of me. But it makes you think: why...--?
D.
This is very true.
I've only ever (alas) attracted relevant comment when out with one. Memorably:
(a) Rome May 2005: (purposeful approach from attractive young American woman): "hey, would you much mind if I looked down at your ground glass?";
(b) Southport (UK) last year, smiley girl aged about 26: "you look gorgeous with that around your neck" (!!);
(c) Amsterdam, last month; nice woman in late 30's or so: "Hey--Rollei! Great thing, lovely! Will you take my picture?" (I did).
Very flattering to the likes of me. But it makes you think: why...--?
D.
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Another reason to pack the Leica M3 (or the Nikon F with the eyelevel prism for that matter), I should try that sometime.
Graybeard
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A Leica is a good start but if you really want to attract some company, try a Rolleiflex. Europe, US, doesn't seem to matter you will draw comments and conversation partners.
feenej
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I got a phone number of a beautiful woman in a bar after I took her picture with my Bessa R. I might have mentioned to her that I was looking for models. Wow, I had a lot to drink that night.
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amateriat
We're all light!
No...just position yourself at the very end of the bar, nursing a Stella, with a Super Technika in plain sight. And, try licking your eyebrows from time to time. 😛
- Barrett
Chris101
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The camera is actually optional in this scenario.
aniMal
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Havent had too much attention because of my cameras as I remember, but some attention due to always carrying some camera or other.
Some days ago, though, I met an old flame who is a photographer as well... Should I be offended because she gave my M8 a compliment and left out on me???
Anyway, my M8 gets lots of attention and menage a trois in the studio:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27084814@N08/2527551927/in/set-72157605286154793/
And next time is tomorrow - good thing an M8 very rarely breaks down!
Some days ago, though, I met an old flame who is a photographer as well... Should I be offended because she gave my M8 a compliment and left out on me???
Anyway, my M8 gets lots of attention and menage a trois in the studio:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27084814@N08/2527551927/in/set-72157605286154793/
And next time is tomorrow - good thing an M8 very rarely breaks down!
TheHub
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Welllll, I did a shoot last week with a pretty girl. I think my M2 looks good on her:
Sorry, I ain't lookin at the camera 😱
kully
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Barrett, that has made me spew coffee everywhere with furious laughter.
sanmich
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I once met a relative's brother who was very exited about my M2.
He started:
WOWWW
MAN,
But it's a.... It's a....
(I start nodding with an understanding smile)
It's a...FILM CAMERA!!!!!
what an humiliation...:bang::bang:
He started:
WOWWW
MAN,
But it's a.... It's a....
(I start nodding with an understanding smile)
It's a...FILM CAMERA!!!!!
what an humiliation...:bang::bang:
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JonasYip
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Yeah, in my experience the TLR gets by far the most attention from the young artsy ladies wanting to see and know more about the camera. The RF whether Leica or RD1 gets equal attention from either gender, usually along the lines of "cool. old school." The Hassy only gets the attention old gearhead guys like me. The big DSLR just gets "are you a photographer?"
Of course, I'd prefer not to draw attention at all...
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novum
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I was told that I had a "cool video camera" by a docent at Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation in west Texas. I was sporting a Rollei 6006.
icebear
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What a nice little lens - what's that ?
What a nice little lens - what's that ?
Last Sat. in Soho [NYC] a young lady schlepping something digital with a zoom lens was drooling over my M6 with the 2/50 Planar. With the high humidity and maybe close to 95deg F she clearly was not enjoying the 4lbs gear around her little neck. So she envied my handy combination but there was nothing more than a few words - and no exchange of phone # 😉
What a nice little lens - what's that ?
Last Sat. in Soho [NYC] a young lady schlepping something digital with a zoom lens was drooling over my M6 with the 2/50 Planar. With the high humidity and maybe close to 95deg F she clearly was not enjoying the 4lbs gear around her little neck. So she envied my handy combination but there was nothing more than a few words - and no exchange of phone # 😉
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