hausen
Well-known
Mine just had a Maxwell screen installed and a CLA and what a difference. 'flex is heading to Switzerland with me on Sunday. Landscapes in square, love it.
PMCC
Late adopter.
basic guide to TLRs
basic guide to TLRs
If you're starting from scratch, one place to begin is the 5-part Massive Guide to TLR Cameras that was reproduced in translation a few years ago on holgablog, but long since taken down. Fortunately, some thoughtful soul has archived all 5 parts, indexed here: http://www.goatkarma.com/articles/
A useful survey -- miles wide, inches deep -- but it gets the main points down. Those who wish to plumb the finer points of different Rolleiflex models or argue Autocord vs. whatever will not find much here. Still, a fun read.
basic guide to TLRs
There are so many models, I am totally confused about these cameras. Maybe I will find some time to get a little research in over the next few months...or winter.
If you're starting from scratch, one place to begin is the 5-part Massive Guide to TLR Cameras that was reproduced in translation a few years ago on holgablog, but long since taken down. Fortunately, some thoughtful soul has archived all 5 parts, indexed here: http://www.goatkarma.com/articles/
A useful survey -- miles wide, inches deep -- but it gets the main points down. Those who wish to plumb the finer points of different Rolleiflex models or argue Autocord vs. whatever will not find much here. Still, a fun read.
Crazy Fedya
Well-known
I have a few TLR's I will be listing in classifieds shortly. Mainly, Ciro-Flex with original hood and Rolleiflex Automat with Tessar. I might consider selling Autocord as well. Let me know, if interested, I will list them sooner.
jwicaksana
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi, Jonathan...
No decision about buying one yet because I simply cannot afford to buy anything at the moment. Will I? Certainly planning on it down the road.
There are so many models, I am totally confused about these cameras. Maybe I will find some time to get a little research in over the next few months...or winter.
I just graduated from college, and I have little money myself. I did some research, and I ended up thinking that I will set a budget, find the nicest sample within that figure, and take her home
No need to worry about which specific model, they are all beautiful and they all work great I believe. What was on paper 5 decades ago may not be the same as the actual condition today, so I just pick the freshest one within my budget.
Just my $0.02, mate.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
I will second Johan's suggestion about Ciro-Flex. Picked one up and was blown away. Sorry about the thumbnail, but I can't upload to Gallery today anymore.
Camera's that take shots like that will make somebody happy soon, I'm confident!
dave lackey
Veteran
Johan, that is a beautiful photo.:angel:
Crazy Fedya
Well-known
I am sure it will, Johan.
Thank you, Dave.
Thank you, Dave.
dave lackey
Veteran
When the heck and where was this photo taken?:angel: I am all about character images from, of course character lenses, but this is really distinctive.
Crazy Fedya
Well-known
It was taken in my back yard last year. My daughter, Veronica, was about 2 1/2 years old. She was picking wild strawberries. She never lets them turn red.
dave lackey
Veteran
It was taken in my back yard last year. My daughter, Veronica, was about 2 1/2 years old. She was picking wild strawberries. She never lets them turn red.
Sweet, Sam, sweet!
Frontman
Well-known
Crazy Fedya
Well-known
Just like FSU rangefinders, they multiply.
farlymac
PF McFarland
Hmm, yet somehow I ended up with 5?
Okay, maybe I should have done Underline-Bold-Italics on the word "Usually". I mean, I've got three, but usually I shoot only one of them. And I expect to get a couple more.
PF