[Leica] IMG OT: first few from my Rolleiflex

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"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
>
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