Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/08/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It was a combination of the feel of the Rolleiflex and the entire process from loading film to shooting to unloading to developing it and finally seeing the negatives as I hung them up in the dryer. That few hours in the dryer (I was doing other work) was a bit anxious on my part but I knew everything was ok. When I saw the exposure and the sharp negatives it brought me back to really loving film. I've neglected using the M4 since I got my M9 last year but now I see the M9 isn't a replacement for the older film Leica, it is a companion to it at best. In the end, there are still some things that the M4 does so extremely well that the M9 just can't. The Rolleiflex has fallen into that family well. Thanks for the praise! Phil Forrest On Mon, 8 Aug 2011 14:14:47 -0400 scleroplex <scleroplex at gmail.com> wrote: > "Using the Rolleiflex makes me want to ditch the digital Leicas > > altogether and get back to Plus-X and Tri-X. It's such a fine piece > > of mechanical engineering. (so is my M4)" > > is it the physical sensuality of the experience that caught you? > gripping with both hands etc.? > > super pics! > bharani > > On Aug 7, 2011, at 2:25 AM, Phil Forrest wrote: > > > I picked up a near mint Rolleiflex 3.5E from a fellow LUGer and had > > it CLA'd, shutter and film transport overhauled by Krimar Photo. > > Now it's as smooth as butter and just an incredible camera. > > > > Here's a few from my first three rolls: > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PhilForrest/Phila_110308web/RS_gymnasts.jpg.html > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PhilForrest/Phila_110308web/RS_suit.jpg.html > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PhilForrest/Phila_110308web/RS_symmetry.jpg.html > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PhilForrest/Phila_110308web/thinker.jpg.html > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PhilForrest/Phila_110308web/motor.jpg.html > > > > These images were scanned with an Agfa DLAB-2 in "high resolution" > > mode but saved with a lot of jpeg compression which I don't like. A > > local lab did the scans for me. Next time I'll have a friend with a > > Nikon 9000 do them. > > > > I'm still coming to terms with the mode of composition and the > > dimmer screen. Yes, I know I can have a Fresnel screen installed > > but I always have hated the fine concentric circles they add to the > > viewing image. They have made it brighter but precise focus is more > > difficult for me with them. > > > > In addition to revisiting the waist level finder seriously, I find > > myself composing more in the center. I'll get over it as I get more > > used to the operation of the camera, I'm sure. I've only been able > > to really shoot with it for about 4 whole days. > > > > Using the Rolleiflex makes me want to ditch the digital Leicas > > altogether and get back to Plus-X and Tri-X. It's such a fine piece > > of mechanical engineering. (so is my M4) > > > > Your critiques and comments are always appreciated. > > > > Thanks all, > > Phil Forrest > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information