Rolleicord Vb vs Rolleiflex TLR - Key Differences
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- This is probably the best photo I've taken with my 1960 Rolleicord Vb TLR camera and Kodak Tri-X 400 black and white 120 roll film. It is a much cheaper camera than the professional grade Rolleiflex cameras, but the quality of the images are still fantastic. If you want to get into medium format photography but don't want to spend over a thousand dollars on a Rolleiflex, the Rolleicord is a great alternative (they can be found on eBay for under $500.
I also discuss briefly the benefits of using a TLR camera for street photography as well as the pros and cons of using film in 2023.
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Hi, I've just acquired a very inexpensive TLR, a Minolta Autocord. Its basically been resurrected from a junk or broken item to a fully working lovely camera and I'm getting great results with it especially for street portraits. Thanks for your video!
That's fantastic. You absolutely do not need a Rolleiflex to get great images, plenty of TLR options out there. Where can I see your photos?
@@StreetPhotographyChina On my social media under my name. Thanks.
Really nice video! And I feel your way of talking about photography 🙏😌
Thanks for the kind comment, sorry for the delayed response, I have only just noticed this comment! I hope to do more videos now, after a long break.
Superb. Congratulations on your english . Perfect
Thank you Charles, in the interest of full disclosure, although I am currently living in China, I am in fact British. In fact, I didn't speak any Chinese when I arrived here.
@@StreetPhotographyChina Enjoy life in China. looking forward to your video on all your film cameras
Good work on the video...I enjoyed it...and subscribed!
Thank you Steve, it's early days, still trying to come to terms with being in front of a camera rather than behind one, so I really appreciate the encouragement. Thank you for the sub and the kind words!
A monopod is great for street
I assumed it was the baby's cigarette and he was just holding it for her
Another example of grandparents spoiling the kids and not letting them do anything for themselves
Hello from San Francisco, what’s your favorite film stock for portraits? The TLR has been go yo for walks in Golden Gate Park for portraits
That's a lovely part of the world, it's been 9 years since I was last in San Francisco. These days due to cost, I am working mostly with Kentmere Pan 400 which is made by Harmon Technology, the same company that manufactures Ilford film, but it is significantly cheaper. It's not quite as good, but using the cheaper film stock allows me to take more photos (I shoot almost daily). Otherwise I was using mostly Ilford Delta 400. Please do let me know where I can view your photos as I would love to take a look.
How do you decide which camera you're going to take out on a particular day Peter, do you have your favourites or do you rotate them?
That's a good question. I usually take the Rolleiflex which is my preferred choice for street portraits and then the Leica Q2 (digital) is the backup for when conditions won't allow me to use the Rolleiflex (eg after light fades, or when there's something popping with vibrant colors). But as I get better with the Rolleiflex, I am finding I am coming home with zero shots on the digital camera which indicates maybe I can ditch it next time.
For the Rolleiflex cameras, I rotated only to check each was still working. Now I know they are, I will probably choose one to be the main camera, probably the 2.8 so I have half a stop extra when I need it but frankly, most of the time, I am stopped down to f8 anyway.
Hi Peter, could you please share some thoughts on the Rolleiflex T? I happen to come across one nice T, but it feels to me that the lever to control the aperture and shutter spped might not be friendly, compared to the two wheels on other “real” Rolleiflexes. I am still arranging my time to touch that camera in person, but anyway, I will appreciate it if you could give some comments on this. Thanks!
Hi Huy - thanks for the comment. The Rollei T is a fantastic camera, it lies in between the Rolleicord and the Rolleiflex. Unlike the Rolleicord, the film winder cocks the shutter at the same time, just like the Rolleiflex camera, but as you mentioned the aperture and shutter are not separate the are on ONE switch on the side of the taking lense (the botttom lens). The way to control it is to pull it out to change only the aperture and when not pulled out, it will move both aperture and shutter speed at the same time. It is not that hard to get used to, but yes, it is slightly less convenient than the completely separate dials on the more expensive Rolleiflex models. How about I try and do a video on the Rollei T in the next few days for you? Remember to subscribe so you don't miss it!
@@StreetPhotographyChina oh yes, a video comparing these cameras would be so nice, esp. when the price of a Rolleicord Vb (in Vietnam) is currently just right around the price of a Rolleiflex T. Have a great day!