Enjoyed your video and have a few comments to make regarding what you described as graininess in your developed film. Grain in Foma film like you used is an intended characteristic as they try to replicate what the company calls the “vintage look”. Grain can also increase depending on the developer used and time and temperature of processing. Lastly, the scanner itself can increase the appearance of grain dramatically. It most likely is NOT the camera or lens causing the graininess.
Dr. M I widely agree with most of your thought, yet I did find the same issue with other b/w and color films that I’ve shot on this Rollei. Both on Portra (not self developed) and T-Max (self-developed), I got similar results. I also did some deeper researches into this model and it looks like some of the Automat’s (M1-M3) versions have kindred outcomes with the Tessar lens. Although I’m pretty sure that most of the grain in this roll was caused by the Foma, later rolls brought me to understand that I don’t like the look of the Tessar lens and I’ve ended up selling this Rollei (switching to the M645 Pro). I will definitely revisit the Rolleiflex once I’ve got enough experience (and money) and choose newer models. Thanks for the feedback!
Hello how are you, good job on this Rollei video. I have to say though I don't think anything was wrong with your camera visually. My first medium format was a rolleiflex and now I have a Rolliecord. I did a detailed comparison of them both on my channel a few years ago. If you want to get the medium format look it's best to get closer to your subject. I noticed the pretty lady in your photo was far away in many shots and at times photos like these can almost look like an iPhone image unless that's what you're going for. When I first started shooting medium format I used Fuji acros and the grain was so fine it almost looked too clean like digital so the graininess you encountered could simply be the type of film you use or developer. I use rodinal. Look at this image shot on the flex it's the first black and white roll I ever developed and I'm shocked to this years later that it looks so perfect and has that medium format look. Let me know what you think. Keep up the good work on your channel flic.kr/p/22u1A1F
Hi! Feeling average, thanks for asking and glad you liked it. You're likely right. At the time, I wasn't fully aware of how to achieve the best outcome from my Rolleiflex (or any TLR in general). Also, I've been using Rodinal too, which definitely enhanced the grain/acutance. Some portraits and nature details were astonishing and only later in the year I realised my "mistakes". Although I've ended up selling it before getting the hang of it, I still think that the early Tessar wasn't what I was looking for. I kind wish I didn't sell it, but I think it wasn't the right time. I'll definitely try to get one in the future (maybe in 2-3 years). p.s: Awesome pictures! Really loving your portraits with the Flex. And the Flickr profile too!
@@gianmarcomaioli thank you, I was talking to a friend this morning about how hard it is defined a positive film photography channel because many of them can be annoying but your personality and presentation is well done. You have a new subscriber, respect
@@Raychristofer this comment is the exact type of thing that makes my day! Thank you so much for the appreciation. Again, well done for the pictures (I’ve also checked out your channel, quite nice!) and happy holidays. Cheers
Probably a later Rolleiflex, with a finer lens, and lighter viewing screen, would suit you better!?!? Otherwise…. Nice video, and film results in spite of….
This camera is legendary and the lens is excellent and quite versatile. I usually load Ilford HP5+ on mine and develop with HC110 and my results are good. I don't think there is anything wrong with the 75mm focal lens. Here are some of my photos with a 1951 Rolleiflex Automat Type I - photos.app.goo.gl/QVUf2NWvsEkZ5EdF7
As I already received a similar comment, I’m just going to quote my previous answer: “At the time, I wasn't fully aware of how to achieve the best outcome from my Rolleiflex (or any TLR in general). Also, I've been using Rodinal too, which definitely enhanced the grain/acutance. Some portraits and nature details were astonishing and only later in the year I realised my "mistakes". Although I've ended up selling it before getting the hang of it, I still think that the early Tessar wasn't what I was looking for. I kind wish I didn't sell it, but I think it wasn't the right time. I'll definitely try to get one in the future (maybe in 2-3 years).” Thank you for your comment anyways! Cheers
Patrick Un The lens has no problem at all, I simply don’t like the image outcome from it. Being a 75mm, it’s quite suitable for portraits, but in my opinion it doesn’t shine for other kinds of photography (i.e: street/landscape). The farther you get from the subject, the worse is the resolution. The looks start to get a bit “rough”, too muddy for my taste. Yet, it’s a superb lens for portraits and close-ups. I haven’t sold the camera yet and it is still available.
To be fair, at the time I also had underestimated the effect of developing in Rodinal. However, having shot other film stocks (and seen results from other 6x6 cameras and other Rolleiflex models), I must admit that this lens was slightly underwhelming with subjects more than 3-4 metres away.
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Enjoyed your video and have a few comments to make regarding what you described as graininess in your developed film. Grain in Foma film like you used is an intended characteristic as they try to replicate what the company calls the “vintage look”. Grain can also increase depending on the developer used and time and temperature of processing. Lastly, the scanner itself can increase the appearance of grain dramatically. It most likely is NOT the camera or lens causing the graininess.
Dr. M I widely agree with most of your thought, yet I did find the same issue with other b/w and color films that I’ve shot on this Rollei. Both on Portra (not self developed) and T-Max (self-developed), I got similar results. I also did some deeper researches into this model and it looks like some of the Automat’s (M1-M3) versions have kindred outcomes with the Tessar lens. Although I’m pretty sure that most of the grain in this roll was caused by the Foma, later rolls brought me to understand that I don’t like the look of the Tessar lens and I’ve ended up selling this Rollei (switching to the M645 Pro). I will definitely revisit the Rolleiflex once I’ve got enough experience (and money) and choose newer models. Thanks for the feedback!
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Hello how are you, good job on this Rollei video. I have to say though I don't think anything was wrong with your camera visually. My first medium format was a rolleiflex and now I have a Rolliecord. I did a detailed comparison of them both on my channel a few years ago. If you want to get the medium format look it's best to get closer to your subject. I noticed the pretty lady in your photo was far away in many shots and at times photos like these can almost look like an iPhone image unless that's what you're going for. When I first started shooting medium format I used Fuji acros and the grain was so fine it almost looked too clean like digital so the graininess you encountered could simply be the type of film you use or developer. I use rodinal. Look at this image shot on the flex it's the first black and white roll I ever developed and I'm shocked to this years later that it looks so perfect and has that medium format look. Let me know what you think. Keep up the good work on your channel
flic.kr/p/22u1A1F
Hi! Feeling average, thanks for asking and glad you liked it. You're likely right. At the time, I wasn't fully aware of how to achieve the best outcome from my Rolleiflex (or any TLR in general). Also, I've been using Rodinal too, which definitely enhanced the grain/acutance.
Some portraits and nature details were astonishing and only later in the year I realised my "mistakes".
Although I've ended up selling it before getting the hang of it, I still think that the early Tessar wasn't what I was looking for. I kind wish I didn't sell it, but I think it wasn't the right time. I'll definitely try to get one in the future (maybe in 2-3 years).
p.s: Awesome pictures! Really loving your portraits with the Flex. And the Flickr profile too!
@@gianmarcomaioli thank you, I was talking to a friend this morning about how hard it is defined a positive film photography channel because many of them can be annoying but your personality and presentation is well done. You have a new subscriber, respect
@@Raychristofer this comment is the exact type of thing that makes my day! Thank you so much for the appreciation.
Again, well done for the pictures (I’ve also checked out your channel, quite nice!) and happy holidays.
Cheers
Probably a later Rolleiflex, with a finer lens, and lighter viewing screen, would suit you better!?!?
Otherwise…. Nice video, and film results in spite of….
This camera is legendary and the lens is excellent and quite versatile. I usually load Ilford HP5+ on mine and develop with HC110 and my results are good. I don't think there is anything wrong with the 75mm focal lens. Here are some of my photos with a 1951 Rolleiflex Automat Type I - photos.app.goo.gl/QVUf2NWvsEkZ5EdF7
As I already received a similar comment, I’m just going to quote my previous answer:
“At the time, I wasn't fully aware of how to achieve the best outcome from my Rolleiflex (or any TLR in general). Also, I've been using Rodinal too, which definitely enhanced the grain/acutance.
Some portraits and nature details were astonishing and only later in the year I realised my "mistakes".
Although I've ended up selling it before getting the hang of it, I still think that the early Tessar wasn't what I was looking for. I kind wish I didn't sell it, but I think it wasn't the right time. I'll definitely try to get one in the future (maybe in 2-3 years).”
Thank you for your comment anyways! Cheers
great photos mate!
what is the problem with the lenti? I don't get it. You had sold the camera already? is it avaialbe now?
Patrick Un The lens has no problem at all, I simply don’t like the image outcome from it. Being a 75mm, it’s quite suitable for portraits, but in my opinion it doesn’t shine for other kinds of photography (i.e: street/landscape). The farther you get from the subject, the worse is the resolution. The looks start to get a bit “rough”, too muddy for my taste. Yet, it’s a superb lens for portraits and close-ups. I haven’t sold the camera yet and it is still available.
What kind of film did you use, your negatives were really long, looked like more than 12 shots
It was a Fomapan 400 (120) and the Rollei shoots only 6x6 format! I can assure you it lasted 12 shots.
The roughness comes from that FOMA - a cheap, cheap film and not from the lens....
To be fair, at the time I also had underestimated the effect of developing in Rodinal.
However, having shot other film stocks (and seen results from other 6x6 cameras and other Rolleiflex models), I must admit that this lens was slightly underwhelming with subjects more than 3-4 metres away.