Taking the Rollei on vacation

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Very excited to be going on vacation with just the Rolleiflex (and a little Fuji P&S).

I'm always happy with the results from the 'flex and a whole vacation with just the TLR should be fun.

I usually use the Rolleiflex for candids and family portraits, so I'm looking for inspiration on travel photography with TLRs. Any good websites you can suggest specifically for examples of travel photography with a twin lens camera?
 
Took my Rolleiflex T on a recent trip to Kentucky. Some of my best photos of the trip were from the Rolleiflex. All photos were unedited, all straight from the camera.
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I just came back from Nantucket. I only brought a Rollei 3.5F. It ended up being the perfect camera.

Cal
 
I'm bringing my Rolleiflex to Italy later next month but I'm taking along a decent digital as well. I'll be courious to hear(and see) how it works out for you.
 
Calzone said:
I just came back from Nantucket. I only brought a Rollei 3.5F. It ended up being the perfect camera.

Cal
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Post some pics soon!

I don't need convincing that taking the Rolleiflex is the right thing to do, but I sure could benefit from some inspiration from accomplished travel photographers on this site. I'm afraid I'll take to many "static" images of squares, churches, markets, etc.
 
froyd said:
Post some pics soon!

I don't need convincing that taking the Rolleiflex is the right thing to do, but I sure could benefit from some inspiration from accomplished travel photographers on this site. I'm afraid I'll take to many "static" images of squares, churches, markets, etc.
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Sorry I'm pure analog. I don't scan.

I shoot mostly urban landscape because I live in NYC. On this vacation I was afraid that I would be way out of my element, but I ended up feeling comfortable composing shots in a very different enviornment than what I'm use to. I found the experience refreshing.

Anyways good luck with the personal challenge.

Cal
 
I did the same thing on my six-week visit to Europe in April/May. It didn't work well for me because I'm not a real good TLR shooter. I shot 17 rolls and got about five really good pictures. I am still convinced that the Rollei is the best travel camera ever, but I think one must devote himself to it. It's important to become really comfortable with the camera. As far as I'm concerned, I'll just stick with my Leica and 35mm lens from now on. Here's a flickr search for "travel rolleiflex". Have a great time and post some pix here when you get back!
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=travel+rolleiflex
 
Vic, I traveled many years with a Rollei. You are correct that one must be comfortable with the camera, but that is true about any camera. My best success (and it really was quite successful) was travelling with the Rollei on a monopod. Made all the difference in the world!
 
You're right that it's true with any camera, it's just that I haven't spent nearly enough time with my Rolleis since the M3 came into my hands. I really should sell the Rolleis to someone who would put them to good use. I think the OP will have a great time with his Rollei. Can't wait to see how it turns out!
 
Thanks, Vics. The Flickr link was quite useful: a nice range of styles to give me inspiration.

4 rolls of portra and 2 of XP2 are packed and ready to go. Travel tripod, check. Cable release, check. Rolleinars 1 ans 2, check, check. Sekonic, check. I'm going a bit overboard and packing a strobe for fill, but it still all fits nicely in a messenger bag. Love it!
 
froyd said:
Thanks, Vics. The Flickr link was quite useful: a nice range of styles to give me inspiration.

4 rolls of portra and 2 of XP2 are packed and ready to go. Travel tripod, check. Cable release, check. Rolleinars 1 ans 2, check, check. Sekonic, check. I'm going a bit overboard and packing a strobe for fill, but it still all fits nicely in a messenger bag. Love it!
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I think you and all the posters here have turned me around after my sour experience with the Rollei in Europe. We're taking a week's road trip on Friday going down the PCH to Los Angeles (grandchildren) and I'll take the Rollei AND the Leica-cum-35, big bag of tri-x, the Sekonic and a tripod. What the hell, it's a car trip! Bon voyage!
 
Vics said:
I think you and all the posters here have turned me around after my sour experience with the Rollei in Europe. We're taking a week's road trip on Friday going down the PCH to Los Angeles (grandchildren) and I'll take the Rollei AND the Leica-cum-35, big bag of tri-x, the Sekonic and a tripod. What the hell, it's a car trip! Bon voyage!
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Vic,

Composing on ground glass is very different, but I seem to make my best compositions with my Rollei. I shoot a lot of MF now and a lot less 135. Also nothing like a big negative.

Good Luck.

Cal
 
I spent six weeks in Europe, taking with me a Rolleiflex 2.8D and tiny Minox GT. I had a liht tripod with me for tne TLR shots. It is especially useful for intetior of churches. Keep ISO low, but use a light tripod. This is better than hand held with fast film. The minox was used for the times whn using tne TLR was not suitable.
 
I am thinking of doing the same and bringing only my Rolleiflex with me for my next short trip back home. The Rolleiflex, a Leitz table-tripod, some filters and Rolleinars + a couple of Tri-X rolls should be enough. It is going to be a challenge for me. :)
 
Off to Europe

Off to Europe

in a couple of weeks. I would love to take a TLR with me but I have to think of weight. My choice would have been the Ikoflex but I may have to settle for the (much) lighter Rolleicord - it has a Triotar lens which I am happy with so here's hoping it will fit into the suitcase!
 
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