Rogrund
Antti Sivén
I had the first roll from my new Rollei 35 developed, and I learned two things:
1. I won't use flash with the Rollei 35. I don't normally use flash, but the slow speed of the lens made my do that anyway. The results were disastrous!
2. I have to practice my judgment of distance, close range in particular.
But otherwise I'm quite happy. The shortcomings didn't emanate from the camera but from the photographer.
Here's some attachments, there are some more pictures in my Gallery. BTW, how do I link pictures from the Gallery to a thread?
1. I won't use flash with the Rollei 35. I don't normally use flash, but the slow speed of the lens made my do that anyway. The results were disastrous!
2. I have to practice my judgment of distance, close range in particular.
But otherwise I'm quite happy. The shortcomings didn't emanate from the camera but from the photographer.
Here's some attachments, there are some more pictures in my Gallery. BTW, how do I link pictures from the Gallery to a thread?
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easyrider
Photo addict
Nice
Nice
Nice shots. I am a long-time Rollei35 user. You will get used to the focussing. The easiest is to use the 2 meter mark on the lens for people, the 6 meter mark for wider scenes and infitnity for landscapes.
It gets a bit tricky wide-open. For CUs of people you even have to go down to 1.5 meters.
I bought a non-couple range finder at a camera show a few years ago but found it too fussy to use. You have to take the reading, then set the camera. An extra step that ruins the whole idea of a small camera. Might be OK for stationery objects.
I would NOT write off flash. Get an extension cord and use it off camera. I used to shoot events that way. It is really nice to appear at an event with the small camera and small flash. Looks totally non-threatening.
Of course, everyone now has a digital P/S now and one sees flashes popping off all over the place.
Nice
Nice shots. I am a long-time Rollei35 user. You will get used to the focussing. The easiest is to use the 2 meter mark on the lens for people, the 6 meter mark for wider scenes and infitnity for landscapes.
It gets a bit tricky wide-open. For CUs of people you even have to go down to 1.5 meters.
I bought a non-couple range finder at a camera show a few years ago but found it too fussy to use. You have to take the reading, then set the camera. An extra step that ruins the whole idea of a small camera. Might be OK for stationery objects.
I would NOT write off flash. Get an extension cord and use it off camera. I used to shoot events that way. It is really nice to appear at an event with the small camera and small flash. Looks totally non-threatening.
Of course, everyone now has a digital P/S now and one sees flashes popping off all over the place.
jky
Well-known
Nice pictures... regarding subjects less than 6 ft away, I use my arm as an approximation - it's a little over 2 feet long so I just guess accordingly. Then... let dof do the rest, which is pretty decent for a 40mm lens and f5.6. Rarely do I get a misfocused shot this way outdoors. Indoors is another story.... but I mainly use the R35 as a daytime, outdoor camera anyways.
Glad you're enjoying!
j
Glad you're enjoying!
j
Rogrund
Antti Sivén
Thanks everyone for the comments and the good advice!
Daniel: it's the Tessar.
Daniel: it's the Tessar.
Jeremy Z
Well-known
Using flash with this camera is not disastrous if you turn the camera upside-down. This is part of "The Rollei 35 Dance".
Of course, I prefer natural light too. Maybe try some T-Max 3200 and skip the flash...
Of course, I prefer natural light too. Maybe try some T-Max 3200 and skip the flash...
Ronald M
Veteran
I have a roll hanging right now. Delta 100, D76 1:3 for 18 min@68.
The sharpness is incredable at 5.6, 8 11 with the 3.5 Tessar.
My kitchen is 20 x15 so I know what that looks like.
I am 6 ` tall, so if I look down 45 deg, I know where 6 feet away is.
Most close scenery is just shy of infinity, but 1/4 mile is infinity .
The sharpness is incredable at 5.6, 8 11 with the 3.5 Tessar.
My kitchen is 20 x15 so I know what that looks like.
I am 6 ` tall, so if I look down 45 deg, I know where 6 feet away is.
Most close scenery is just shy of infinity, but 1/4 mile is infinity .