The main feeling I have shooting the Rolleiflex that came into my hands is mostly that of privilege. To use a camera like this--so well crafted, so mechanically perfected, so glorious to look through--is an act of joy. To use a piece of history like this? Something special.
Hey, just wanted to say how much this video has just done for me, in the span of around an hour. After watching your video, I had a conversation with my dad about how fascinating I found film photography, and how he grew up with similar technology. We were talking about our experiences with the seperate technological eras we grew up with, and connected on the ways we appreciate art and their many evolving mediums. Being an aspiring music producer myself, I can draw many parallels between the world of analogue synths and the world of film photography, and as someone born after 2000, I find older technology and their limitations beautiful and inspiring, and liberating from the world of digital media. At the end of my conversation with my dad, he suddenly remembered that he had an old film camera passed down from my great-grandfather stored away. He pulls it out to reveal, wouldn't you know, a 1956 Rolleiflex. You cannot imagine my excitement right now, and I can't wait to try it with my dad. Thankyou for this video, for the passion you have put behind it inspiring my own creative pursuits, and for helping me and my dad connect. Cheers from a new subscriber, Ben
Bro I love this channel so much. The production quality is so unnecessarily high, and I LOVE it. Edit: The creative vision is so inspiring. I love how you formatted the whole video to match the camera. You really nail the "experience" of the camera, and that's the most magical part of photography. This channel has legitimately reignited my love and passion for photography, something I had lost after professionally shooting at a corporate level. Keep on crushing it ace.
@@GxAce The creative vision is so inspiring. I love how you formatted the whole video to match the camera. You really nail the "experience" of the camera, and that's the most magical part of photography. This channel has legitimately reignited my love and passion for photography, something I had lost after professionally shooting at a corporate level. Thank you bro. Keep on crushing it ace.
Just because of this channel, Im planning to buy my first camera and start to shot with something different than iPhone. Its time. Thank you very much for bringing my passion to the next level !
Dude. I never thought your content could get any better than your previous videos. I was wrong. This video is a masterpiece about a masterpiece camera. I would love if you talked more about film cameras. Also, huge compliments to Xiaoxing Han, the photos are amazing.
8:02 that’s why I love old second hand technology. Cars, cameras, guitars, etc.. You rarely know anything about the past live of these objects but you know you will contribute to it and who knows what comes after that. It’s such a beautiful and philosophic idea and I’m all in for it.
words cant describe how inspiring your channel is to me man. have always thought there were limits to how creative I can get with ideas and every video you release makes it more and more clear that there are no rules, and the only limit is my imagination. thank you for creating. so so so effing cool.
The way you shoot. The music you choose. The concise narrative. The resulting format is that every upload of yours is a mini-film. Keep up the good work! Cheers - //Rick
Dude you’re Star Wars when it first came out to the UA-cam community. That feeling of watching a masterpiece detail after detail is so fun. I rewatch all your videos over and over, I LOVE THEM thanks for inspiring me!
That is an making video. Thank you. I’ve just returned from shooting on one of my Rolleiflex an hour ago and this video truly resonated with me. It’s like these cameras have soul. It’s difficult to put into words how special these cameras are and how they help you see the world whether you push the shutter or not. It’s total bliss just sharing time with a Rolleiflex.
Wow! So you are the author of that short video! I saw it years ago but still remember the visual short story! Can't praise your styles and tastes more!
This is breath taking. I saw the podcast on Patreon and all I can say is that I can’t wait see get fully integrated into a project that you love. Love that an amazing creator is here in Michigan.
This is crazy. When my grandpa died i inherited a few old dusty cameras. Thought two of them looked beautiful and put them on a shelf for display. They have been standing there for years. Two years ago i got into video, but never thought much about the old dusty ones on the shelf. Today i see this video, and i instantly recognized the camera. Apparently i have a 2.8 and 3.5F Planar just sitting there on my shelf - and me being totally oblivious to it for years. Well, no more. All because of this video. Thank you.
Aka the very meaning of picking up hobbies and what it means. I mean I rolled my eyes as being an avid knower of the past, because I know in the 1950's Kodachrome cameras were by far the finest, captured natural light, and atmosphere tame grading with a bit of a dark contrast in the darker colors, but still amazing. I sometimes call it hand in front of the sun photography.
Stunning! Another masterpiece from GxAce. This channel is by far my favorite on youtube, and i always look forward to seeing your next video. Please don't stop making these :)
Absolutely beautiful photos. They make me feel a mixture of inspired and sad and desperately wanting to travel. I've always wanted a Rolleiflex simply because of the photo taking experience, I didn't know they could produce such incredible images. Thank Xiaoxing and you for this.
I recently got back into film after buying a used Sprocket Rocket and then picked up a Minolta Autocord L, Pen FV with like 5 lenses, and a Yashica Electro 35 for when I want to think less and blast away. The Autocord experience is so incredibly different than any of the film cameras or any of the mirrorless bodies I own; because of the longer process to meter, set settings, and focus, it's very meditative to shoot with.
Every time I’m out with my Rolliflex TLR or Hasselblad, I get interrupted by a random elderly gentleman that wants to talk and ramble on thus interrupting my creative flow and concentration. I usually grab one digital and one med format film camera and do a solo get away from the daily grind. This or the shooting range is my relaxation but unfortunately, the range has elderly gentleman there as well.
I just don't understand how this man keeps getting better and better. This Episode is just insane and he somehow gets better with each one. How in the hell can you make such awesome videos?!
Been unofficially (recently officially) following you since your Medium format Anamorphic video 3 years ago. Glad to see you still making great content !
The production quality in your videos far surpasses anything I’ve ever seen on this platform. Your content is next level. And I agree, the camera is beautiful and a joy to shoot.
Your work is so incredibly inspiring. After a few years away from photography and video work, seeing the work you create makes we want to jump back in myself. Thank you!!
Just picked one up. I learned to shoot on a pentax and was able to grab something similar to this. At last I can experience the warmth and clarity. Thank you for the this brilliant expose into the rolleiflex and introduction to a wonderful artist; Xiaoxing Han. Thank you.
Pure artistry. I'm so glad to have discovered your channel years ago and watched it develop such a unique, refreshing voice. I hope you make it big, but regardless - you've created something original and true to your vision that resonates deeply with people. Bravo
Look man… I don’t even finished watching your video, but only for the fact that you made a squared video while talking about a rolleiflex, I know you are a genius. I cannot wait to finish this video and to be filled with wonder. 👏👏👏👏
The style of this video is so addicting. I just want to go through the rest of your videos. Literal instant-subscribe after the first 30 seconds. Now I am inspired to get back into photography and I can't thank you enough for that.
I worked in a photo store in the early 1970s. We carried a few brands of twin lens cameras. The light shutters and ability to hold tension on the neck strap made them rock steady, and slow shutter speeds were much less a problem. On the downside, the lenses were about twice as expensive because it's two lenses, over and under.
Two things: First, I've always wanted a Rolleiflex, hoping I can get one someday. I only have a cheap Seagull for my TLR camera (and of course, I do have a Hasselblad 500C/M.) Second: All of your videos are so excellent! I'm really loving your channel as many other people have stated as well. So creative and informative... keep up the amazing work!
This is one of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. Incredibly engaging from the start, gorgeous b-roll and overall super high production value. I'm subscribing.
I want to reiterate what everyone else already wrote in the comments, the quality of your production is incredible and the videos look like something that could come out from a William Gibson book! And every time I watch them I'm inspired to take pictures and make new videos!
Thank you for making this beautiful video. I have a Rolleiflex 3.5, a Rolleicord and a Yashica Mat. I've carried them to mountains, islands, bustling cities to take pictures with them.
This is kinda magic, I'm not a photographer, I have a Zenit E only and I don't used that in the past 15 years, but dude, I really want to start shooting photos now. Thanks for creating my favourite video on youtube.
I never tried a Rolleiflex, but I've been shooting for many years on a Yashica Mat 124G. For my street photography on 6x6, I use a Mamiya-6 - the original folder from the 1950s, mine has an Olympus D.Zuiko 75mm f3.5 with a leaf shutter. Folded, the camera fits into my back jeans pockets. In terms of design and beauty, elegance and mechanical perfection, nothing beats the single stroke Leica M3 - another 1950s master piece. When people think about "a camera" the Leica M3 design is probably THE most widely accepted pictogram for "the camera stereotype". I would love to get my hands on a Rolleiflex some day.
Never seen this channel before. Thought I could put this on in the background and keep getting work done. Nope. I was glued in. Incredible work, and truly inspirational
Beautiful video as always, I'm pretty new to photography and the quality of your videos is inspiring. And the 1 to 1 aspect ratio of this video is actually a great aspect ratio for viewing this video on mobile device. It gave me no reason to flip my phone since the video is the same size either way it's turned. Also full screen, the video was in the direct center of my device which made a cool viewing experience.
I knew my dad had an old camera in this Aluminium briefcase… I didn’t know what it was, or what it even did. But then I started getting into analog photography with my moms old Nikon, and I once again stumbled across my dads old camera. That was the point where I realized what I had in my hands. A pristine Rolleiflex F2,8 Zeiss Planar. The moment I realized I was holding this expensive piece of history, I even got a little scared. I put some fresh 120 film in it, but haven’t even filled one roll of film in the last two years. The value of this mechanical masterpiece just haunts me very time I take it out of its box to admire it. But I hope to take it on a new series of adventures next spring.
Your videos are absolutely amazing and wonderful. Clearly an inspired labor of love! My only “complaint” is they are too short. Of course, that is part of the genius of them; each is as long as it needs to be, and no more. I love the use of the square format for the entire video. Her photography is stunning. No complaints here if you find ways to incorporate her work in any future videos!
I inherited my grandfather's 1956 2.8 with a Schneider and no light meter and had it CLA'ed. I've been shooting the most beautiful photos I've taken in my life. And the connection I can have back to my grandfather every time I use it is second to none
I find there's something really special about medium format frames. Just this perfect aspect ratio that naturally centers your eyes on what's in the middle of the frame. At the same time it's not so wide that if you have something nice in peripheral parts of the frame you're missing out on seeing those details at a quick glance.
Beautifully done. I owned a Rolleiflex 3.5 for 40 years and finally sold it in 2011 when I had to downsize. I used to put my nose against it to take in its aroma. By accident I left out the Rolleikin 35mm Adapter which I still have somewhere. Lovely camera.
I love this channel. My dude you are a fantastic film maker, story teller, editor, human. These videos are going to be a big inspiration to me when i try to make something in cyberpunk style, you have won my heart
This is the first camera I ever held in my hands as a kid ! Lifted it out of its custom bag, looked at it with excitement, then kept it back. I now have AGFA, Nikkormat, Nikon F80. I own no digital camera apart from my mobile phone.
And I have one!!! 🎉 my father let me use his Rolleiflex since I was 18 years old. Always loved it ❤. It’s the planar version and that’s the cherry on the cake! My father still has all the accessories, can’t wait to use it again 🎁
I've been shooting for over 40 years and each camera has its plus and minus. The square format leads you to a certain kind of photo, the best all round is the M7, but sometimes I am in the mood for TLR 6x6 others days 6x7 and or 8x10 large format. The TLR comes into its own with children/pets and musicians especially in street scenes. Candid portraits can be brilliant from TLR. because of the reaction you can get. You can get people to react/relax in real life with a TLR, the very same people who will clam up for a DSLR, but will give you the pic you want for an "old camera" in their mind. Nice video.
I am 73. My father was a professional photographer and used Rolleiflex cameras from after WWII until about 1968, when he basically left the profession. I used his cameras when I went to college and earned by a BS degree and MFA degree in fine art photography. I shot with the Rolleiflex for most of my career, but went digital in 2007, because digital gave me much more control and much less expense. I taught fine art photography on both the college and high school levels for 25 years. And, while I am nostalgic about my film days, I do not long for the endless hours in the darkroom, or the expense of flim, chemicals, and paper, which only seem to become more expensive. I could write an essay here, but won't. Suffice to say, I am able to pull much more out of a digital file, or even a scanned medium format negative, than I ever could in the darkroom. Technology moves on. There are many reasons for that. If you like fiddling with cameras, using light meters, perfecting your darkroom techniques, then by all means go analog and get a Rolleiflex. They are great cameras, but not better than Hasselblads, which I also owned. And a Rolleiflex will limit you to normal perspective with it 75mm lens. By the way, I am still getting perfect prints out of my color negatives and transparencies shot between 1973 and 1974 because as a last step, I put them through a formalin bath. You can view my work on SaatchiArt.com
Ah yes, a masterpiece film produced by the one and only GXAce.
You were fast with that comment this time! Thanks for watching my friend!
The main feeling I have shooting the Rolleiflex that came into my hands is mostly that of privilege. To use a camera like this--so well crafted, so mechanically perfected, so glorious to look through--is an act of joy. To use a piece of history like this? Something special.
Best of UA-cam for real! Huge inspiration man!
Thanks so much dude! You have quite an awesome style yourself! I appreciate the comment :)
Hey, just wanted to say how much this video has just done for me, in the span of around an hour. After watching your video, I had a conversation with my dad about how fascinating I found film photography, and how he grew up with similar technology. We were talking about our experiences with the seperate technological eras we grew up with, and connected on the ways we appreciate art and their many evolving mediums.
Being an aspiring music producer myself, I can draw many parallels between the world of analogue synths and the world of film photography, and as someone born after 2000, I find older technology and their limitations beautiful and inspiring, and liberating from the world of digital media.
At the end of my conversation with my dad, he suddenly remembered that he had an old film camera passed down from my great-grandfather stored away. He pulls it out to reveal, wouldn't you know, a 1956 Rolleiflex. You cannot imagine my excitement right now, and I can't wait to try it with my dad.
Thankyou for this video, for the passion you have put behind it inspiring my own creative pursuits, and for helping me and my dad connect.
Cheers from a new subscriber,
Ben
This comment made my day. Thank you so much.
I hope you and your dad can make fond memories together, with or without photography ♥️
Congrats, very nice of you to share this story, thank you!
Mate very cool! I just read your comment to my kids
Bro I love this channel so much. The production quality is so unnecessarily high, and I LOVE it.
Edit: The creative vision is so inspiring. I love how you formatted the whole video to match the camera. You really nail the "experience" of the camera, and that's the most magical part of photography.
This channel has legitimately reignited my love and passion for photography, something I had lost after professionally shooting at a corporate level.
Keep on crushing it ace.
Thanks so much! This is exactly how I describe it as well, unnecessarily high production value hahaha
@@GxAce The creative vision is so inspiring. I love how you formatted the whole video to match the camera. You really nail the "experience" of the camera, and that's the most magical part of photography.
This channel has legitimately reignited my love and passion for photography, something I had lost after professionally shooting at a corporate level.
Thank you bro.
Keep on crushing it ace.
Yes! I was wondering why there was something different that I was enjoying about this video? The formatting and the photos were amazing!
Just because of this channel, Im planning to buy my first camera and start to shot with something different than iPhone. Its time. Thank you very much for bringing my passion to the next level !
I have nosebleeds with every new video.
you really found a unique style
It looks like you shot the "hologram" Patreon section practically on a spinning persistence-of-vision display. What a great touch
Good eye ;). Thanks!
Dude. I never thought your content could get any better than your previous videos. I was wrong. This video is a masterpiece about a masterpiece camera. I would love if you talked more about film cameras. Also, huge compliments to Xiaoxing Han, the photos are amazing.
8:02 that’s why I love old second hand technology. Cars, cameras, guitars, etc.. You rarely know anything about the past live of these objects but you know you will contribute to it and who knows what comes after that. It’s such a beautiful and philosophic idea and I’m all in for it.
Good lord I casually strolled in here and was leveled by how high quality this was. Bravo
words cant describe how inspiring your channel is to me man. have always thought there were limits to how creative I can get with ideas and every video you release makes it more and more clear that there are no rules, and the only limit is my imagination. thank you for creating.
so so so effing cool.
I really appreciate you saying that! Good luck on your own stuff! :D. Thanks for watching!
The way you shoot. The music you choose. The concise narrative. The resulting format is that every upload of yours is a mini-film. Keep up the good work! Cheers - //Rick
the only youtuber that actually excites me whenever they put up a new vid is you! Keep up the good work!
I'm quite humbled. Thank you so much!
Dude you’re Star Wars when it first came out to the UA-cam community. That feeling of watching a masterpiece detail after detail is so fun. I rewatch all your videos over and over, I LOVE THEM thanks for inspiring me!
That is an making video. Thank you. I’ve just returned from shooting on one of my
Rolleiflex an hour ago and this video truly resonated with me. It’s like these cameras have soul. It’s difficult to put into words how special these cameras are and how they help you see the world whether you push the shutter or not. It’s total bliss just sharing time with a Rolleiflex.
Wow! So you are the author of that short video! I saw it years ago but still remember the visual short story! Can't praise your styles and tastes more!
This is breath taking. I saw the podcast on Patreon and all I can say is that I can’t wait see get fully integrated into a project that you love. Love that an amazing creator is here in Michigan.
I'm completely addicted to this channel. This has to be the most beautiful content I've seen on UA-cam, ever
This guy who makes these videos is a legend the content is so entertaining and informative
Thanks so much, Martin! :)
This is crazy. When my grandpa died i inherited a few old dusty cameras. Thought two of them looked beautiful and put them on a shelf for display. They have been standing there for years.
Two years ago i got into video, but never thought much about the old dusty ones on the shelf.
Today i see this video, and i instantly recognized the camera. Apparently i have a 2.8 and 3.5F Planar just sitting there on my shelf - and me being totally oblivious to it for years.
Well, no more. All because of this video. Thank you.
Aka the very meaning of picking up hobbies and what it means. I mean I rolled my eyes as being an avid knower of the past, because I know in the 1950's Kodachrome cameras were by far the finest, captured natural light, and atmosphere tame grading with a bit of a dark contrast in the darker colors, but still amazing. I sometimes call it hand in front of the sun photography.
I love these pieces (I dont even want to call them YT videos) so much!!
*Unbelievable man! I never leave comments on youtube, but this work makes you feel, stop and think, rewatch and appreciate. Thank you*
Stunning! Another masterpiece from GxAce. This channel is by far my favorite on youtube, and i always look forward to seeing your next video. Please don't stop making these :)
Glad you enjoy it! :D. I will definitely keep making these ;)
Absolutely beautiful photos. They make me feel a mixture of inspired and sad and desperately wanting to travel. I've always wanted a Rolleiflex simply because of the photo taking experience, I didn't know they could produce such incredible images. Thank Xiaoxing and you for this.
I recently got back into film after buying a used Sprocket Rocket and then picked up a Minolta Autocord L, Pen FV with like 5 lenses, and a Yashica Electro 35 for when I want to think less and blast away. The Autocord experience is so incredibly different than any of the film cameras or any of the mirrorless bodies I own; because of the longer process to meter, set settings, and focus, it's very meditative to shoot with.
Every time I’m out with my Rolliflex TLR or Hasselblad, I get interrupted by a random elderly gentleman that wants to talk and ramble on thus interrupting my creative flow and concentration. I usually grab one digital and one med format film camera and do a solo get away from the daily grind. This or the shooting range is my relaxation but unfortunately, the range has elderly gentleman there as well.
I love the presentations of the video it is like a great director's great work.
Love the 1:1 aspect ratio of the video that reflects the 6x6 format of a TLR. Keep up the good work Ace!
I'm glad you appreciated that choice ;). Thanks for watching!
The production quality of this video is outstanding. One of the best I saw on UA-cam for months, if not years... Thank you so much !
I just don't understand how this man keeps getting better and better. This Episode is just insane and he somehow gets better with each one. How in the hell can you make such awesome videos?!
I don't even know anything about photography, but as soon as I started watching I couldn't look away. Such beautiful colors.
Been unofficially (recently officially) following you since your Medium format Anamorphic video 3 years ago. Glad to see you still making great content !
Awesome, thank you so much for being here for the long haul!
@@GxAce and thanks to you for putting in the effort. Far too few making art on youtube..
The production quality in your videos far surpasses anything I’ve ever seen on this platform. Your content is next level. And I agree, the camera is beautiful and a joy to shoot.
Your work is so incredibly inspiring. After a few years away from photography and video work, seeing the work you create makes we want to jump back in myself. Thank you!!
The only video I've watched in the correct aspect ratio in both portrait and landscape orientations 😄
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen in my life. So much effort and passion. Is in this
Amazing artistry , the Rollei is an incredible and never replicated system to catch light and moments. True Art.
Another insane video and production as always!
I appreciate it, Kevin! Thanks :)
Just picked one up. I learned to shoot on a pentax and was able to grab something similar to this. At last I can experience the warmth and clarity. Thank you for the this brilliant expose into the rolleiflex and introduction to a wonderful artist; Xiaoxing Han. Thank you.
Pure artistry. I'm so glad to have discovered your channel years ago and watched it develop such a unique, refreshing voice. I hope you make it big, but regardless - you've created something original and true to your vision that resonates deeply with people. Bravo
Look man… I don’t even finished watching your video, but only for the fact that you made a squared video while talking about a rolleiflex, I know you are a genius. I cannot wait to finish this video and to be filled with wonder. 👏👏👏👏
The style of this video is so addicting. I just want to go through the rest of your videos. Literal instant-subscribe after the first 30 seconds. Now I am inspired to get back into photography and I can't thank you enough for that.
I worked in a photo store in the early 1970s. We carried a few brands of twin lens cameras. The light shutters and ability to hold tension on the neck strap made them rock steady, and slow shutter speeds were much less a problem. On the downside, the lenses were about twice as expensive because it's two lenses, over and under.
What a memory. My father had one. He loved photography. How I wish I had it now.
Two things: First, I've always wanted a Rolleiflex, hoping I can get one someday. I only have a cheap Seagull for my TLR camera (and of course, I do have a Hasselblad 500C/M.)
Second: All of your videos are so excellent! I'm really loving your channel as many other people have stated as well. So creative and informative... keep up the amazing work!
This is one of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. Incredibly engaging from the start, gorgeous b-roll and overall super high production value. I'm subscribing.
I really love the celebration and admiration of the tools and craftsmanship of photography. Thank you for sharing.
man, this mix of photography knowledge and mr robot vibes gets me every single time. may this channel live on for a long, long time!
I want to reiterate what everyone else already wrote in the comments, the quality of your production is incredible and the videos look like something that could come out from a William Gibson book!
And every time I watch them I'm inspired to take pictures and make new videos!
Thank you for making this beautiful video. I have a Rolleiflex 3.5, a Rolleicord and a Yashica Mat. I've carried them to mountains, islands, bustling cities to take pictures with them.
Thanks for sharing! They are so cool, TLRs!
Been shooting on a Mamiya C330 for over a decade and it is by far my favorite camera. Nothing beats a TLR.
They are literally magic. LITERALLY
This is kinda magic, I'm not a photographer, I have a Zenit E only and I don't used that in the past 15 years, but dude, I really want to start shooting photos now.
Thanks for creating my favourite video on youtube.
I never tried a Rolleiflex, but I've been shooting for many years on a Yashica Mat 124G. For my street photography on 6x6, I use a Mamiya-6 - the original folder from the 1950s, mine has an Olympus D.Zuiko 75mm f3.5 with a leaf shutter. Folded, the camera fits into my back jeans pockets.
In terms of design and beauty, elegance and mechanical perfection, nothing beats the single stroke Leica M3 - another 1950s master piece. When people think about "a camera" the Leica M3 design is probably THE most widely accepted pictogram for "the camera stereotype".
I would love to get my hands on a Rolleiflex some day.
Never seen this channel before. Thought I could put this on in the background and keep getting work done. Nope. I was glued in. Incredible work, and truly inspirational
Fantastic, leaving the format as square to match the camera you’re talking about is great. Amazing quality and production as always.
This made me decide to buy this camera. The composition of her pictures moved me in a way that few have.
I have a lot of cameras. But, my 3.5 planner is the one that stands out with its elegant design. A beautiful work of art.
I've always wanted a rolleiflex, so much more when Vivian Maier's work came to light.
Beautiful video as always, I'm pretty new to photography and the quality of your videos is inspiring. And the 1 to 1 aspect ratio of this video is actually a great aspect ratio for viewing this video on mobile device. It gave me no reason to flip my phone since the video is the same size either way it's turned. Also full screen, the video was in the direct center of my device which made a cool viewing experience.
I knew my dad had an old camera in this Aluminium briefcase… I didn’t know what it was, or what it even did. But then I started getting into analog photography with my moms old Nikon, and I once again stumbled across my dads old camera. That was the point where I realized what I had in my hands. A pristine Rolleiflex F2,8 Zeiss Planar. The moment I realized I was holding this expensive piece of history, I even got a little scared. I put some fresh 120 film in it, but haven’t even filled one roll of film in the last two years. The value of this mechanical masterpiece just haunts me very time I take it out of its box to admire it. But I hope to take it on a new series of adventures next spring.
Great, found the channel that’s just for me when it comes to cameras and production QUALITY holy crap this felt like a movie I didn’t deserve to watch
Your videos are absolutely amazing and wonderful. Clearly an inspired labor of love! My only “complaint” is they are too short. Of course, that is part of the genius of them; each is as long as it needs to be, and no more.
I love the use of the square format for the entire video.
Her photography is stunning. No complaints here if you find ways to incorporate her work in any future videos!
enough to make a grown person cry in awe
the sound and video quality blew me away, great stuff
I'm just happy you're a Lighthouse fan. My favorite film.
Great video by the way, I love the new cyberpunk aesthetic.
I completely agree about the Rolleiflex. Love it more than anything else I have ever owned, for both the camera itself and for the square format.
I inherited my grandfather's 1956 2.8 with a Schneider and no light meter and had it CLA'ed. I've been shooting the most beautiful photos I've taken in my life. And the connection I can have back to my grandfather every time I use it is second to none
thank you for this!! amazing. been following you for a long time now and im so glad i found your channel!
Love that you edited the video in this format and Xiaoxing's photos are amazing.
Your videos (short films?) literally blow my mind.
I find there's something really special about medium format frames. Just this perfect aspect ratio that naturally centers your eyes on what's in the middle of the frame. At the same time it's not so wide that if you have something nice in peripheral parts of the frame you're missing out on seeing those details at a quick glance.
That camera is truly grateful to have you
Your videos are the best review videos I have seen on UA-cam so far! I like the style!!!!!
This man should receive his own Netflix Docuseries Special. I hope to soon be a part of the Patreon community and help fund these videos!
This format video is so smart! Great idea and your technic grown up video after video :) thanks for this work!
Incredible video! I have a Yashicamat 124G which will have to do for now, but the experience of this TLR is second to none! 👍
*this is the type of high end cinematography technique I'd like to watch !!!!❤️❤️❤️*
I'm glad you enjoy it! :D
@@GxAce really love your "visual" storytelling....
keep it up my brother you'll get there🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
OHHHH MY GAWDDDDD THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO I HAVE WATCHED FROM YOU AND IM GOING INSAAAAAAANE
gosh dangit im supposed to be studying rn... must not binge must not binge must not binge
Dude this video is such good quality, such good choices of music and photos, really nice work man
Another breathtaking cinematic experience, of one of the greatest cameras of all time!!!!
Thanks so much, Joseph! :D
I love funky aspect ratios so much!!! Thank you for this wonderful video
The music, the detail shots, the audio, dang son you did it again.
Thanks so much Aaron! Also, I'll definitely catch you next time I'm out in Chicago!
Beautifully done.
I owned a Rolleiflex 3.5 for 40 years and finally sold it in 2011 when I had to downsize. I used to put my nose against it to take in its aroma.
By accident I left out the Rolleikin 35mm Adapter which I still have somewhere.
Lovely camera.
I love this channel.
My dude you are a fantastic film maker, story teller, editor, human. These videos are going to be a big inspiration to me when i try to make something in cyberpunk style, you have won my heart
This is the first camera I ever held in my hands as a kid ! Lifted it out of its custom bag, looked at it with excitement, then kept it back.
I now have AGFA, Nikkormat, Nikon F80.
I own no digital camera apart from my mobile phone.
And I have one!!! 🎉 my father let me use his Rolleiflex since I was 18 years old. Always loved it ❤. It’s the planar version and that’s the cherry on the cake! My father still has all the accessories, can’t wait to use it again 🎁
I've been shooting for over 40 years and each camera has its plus and minus. The square format leads you to a certain kind of photo, the best all round is the M7, but sometimes I am in the mood for TLR 6x6 others days 6x7 and or 8x10 large format. The TLR comes into its own with children/pets and musicians especially in street scenes. Candid portraits can be brilliant from TLR. because of the reaction you can get. You can get people to react/relax in real life with a TLR, the very same people who will clam up for a DSLR, but will give you the pic you want for an "old camera" in their mind. Nice video.
Duuude, that production quality !!
You guys are always underrated.
This not UA-cam. This is art. Thank you sir for your hard work
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Sooooo much quality in your videos! I love them all!
I love your content so much. My favorite channel on UA-cam man.
Wow, thanks!
I feel weirdly amazed by this video, the amout of detail and feels on this video is on another level. The 1:1 ratio really kill it. 🔥
🫡 thank you, and Xiaoxing for revealing the beauty of this camera
I am 73. My father was a professional photographer and used Rolleiflex cameras from after WWII until about 1968, when he basically left the profession. I used his cameras when I went to college and earned by a BS degree and MFA degree in fine art photography. I shot with the Rolleiflex for most of my career, but went digital in 2007, because digital gave me much more control and much less expense. I taught fine art photography on both the college and high school levels for 25 years. And, while I am nostalgic about my film days, I do not long for the endless hours in the darkroom, or the expense of flim, chemicals, and paper, which only seem to become more expensive. I could write an essay here, but won't. Suffice to say, I am able to pull much more out of a digital file, or even a scanned medium format negative, than I ever could in the darkroom. Technology moves on. There are many reasons for that. If you like fiddling with cameras, using light meters, perfecting your darkroom techniques, then by all means go analog and get a Rolleiflex. They are great cameras, but not better than Hasselblads, which I also owned. And a Rolleiflex will limit you to normal perspective with it 75mm lens. By the way, I am still getting perfect prints out of my color negatives and transparencies shot between 1973 and 1974 because as a last step, I put them through a formalin bath. You can view my work on SaatchiArt.com
Happy Rolleiflex 3.5f planar owner and it's my dream camera. Not many cameras that are as good of as looker as it is a shooter. Great video!
I was just recommended your channel, and wow, you guys do it really different! Loving the style!
The quality of this video is superb, definitly won a subscriber here
the cinematography of this video is crazy good, like i was supersuprised
I didn't know you had a channel until I was looking for lens reviews. Great work!
Superb video.
I have the Rolleiflex 2.8C and it is simply gorgeous, my favourite camera that I've ever owned or shot with, simple yet magnificent.
Your videos are really inspiring!! Makes me wanna go back n start shooting videos again!