Beautifully made and narrated video. Your sample images are very evocative. I have a Rolleiflex from my grandfather, who collected and didn't use it. But I actually enjoy using my Yashica Mat 124G even more. It was my first TLR, so maybe I am sentimental. The Mamiya C330 is also fabulous, although a bit heavy and bulky.
I've read good things about the Yashica Mat 124G. I don't know why, but I don't find myself drawn to the Mamiya C330. I suspect it's the heavy and bulkiness you just mentioned. If I were to find one at a market though, I would totally indulge :) Have you shot some rolls through your grandfather's Rolleiflex?
My favs are Rolleiflex cameras, I have three of them and they are just a joy to use and always inspire me to take pick them up and use them. So I definitely understand why you love TLRs. I've been using TLRs for over ten years now and the square format, which I initially found challenging, has since become the way I often 'see' a scene. The Carl Zeiss lenses are my favourites too, there's just something about them. The lenses are my Mamiya cameras are technically brilliant, but I just prefer the way the Zeiss lenses render the world.
@@Aura-Bravo 🥹 she had even told me when I met her to buy this camera that another buyer had offered her triple for the Yashica 635 to sell at his camera shop. But she wanted it to go to a photographer that would use it ❤️🩹 so she sold it to me for less.
I've been trying to figure out my TLR and been searching for videos on TH-cam for quite some time now. I don't know how I did not find your channel sooner. This video was all I needed before starting to shoot. I like your photos, script, voice and the way you have cramped so much information in the video.
TLRs are the real sleepers of film photography. Very high image quality. We have 3 Yashica and 1 Rolleicord. The ‘Cord is especially compact and light.
I was lucky enough to acquire a mint condition example of this camera, complete with 35mm adapter and close-up lenses. I love using the camera and it's often a conversation starter. Don't forget to pull the 35mm rewind button out when using 120 film or you get a little shadow on the bottom right of the picture.
Oh! I had never pulled the little 35mm button out. I will inspect my photos closely to see if I can see the shadow. If there is one, it's faint enough that I have never even noticed it. Thank you for the advice :) Do you ever use the 35mm adapter?
@@NatalieRosellaBoonzaier Maybe not all versions of the 635 show the shadow. I have seen it on other peoples pictures so it's not just me. Re the 35mm adapter, I have used it for one roll of film and I got good results however I'm not a great fan of portrait orientation so I'll stick to one of my many Pentax SLRs for 35mm.
@@richardwest217 fair enough! I’d barely considered that it will be portrait orientation - will be interesting. PS - I checked and can’t see a shadow (I wonder if maybe my button was already sticking out without me noticing- maybe that’s why I don’t see a shadow). I will be sure to take your advice when I put 120 film back in.
A wonderful and very thoughtful video! Regarding your question on plans re TLR, not yet. I got rrecently a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 from 1938, which I call my dad's camera (because he had the same). And I agree with your assessment, medium format brings back a lot of joy, its relaxing and results in b&w are stunning. Keep up the good work, your channel is an inspiration
Thank you, Henry. Your Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 I'd assume is somewhat similar to my Ensign Selfix 420 :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and my channel. I will see you here again soon, I hope. Have a lovely week :)
@@henryschroer the brief update is that they are all producing lovely photos, with the exception of the Contina (it’s currently in Cape Town and I’m not sure I have the skills to fix that one- looking forward to giving it a go!).
No, I haven't felt the need to Flock my Yashica. I have flocked another camera. I don't think I will Flock any of my TLRs because they seem to perform fine as they are. Best of luck if you decide to flock yours - and keep me posted!
@@darrenkirana if it is in working condition with clean optics, and if you plan to make use of it, then I’d say yes. I’m saying Yes based on what I have seen online in the past. If you end up getting it I hope you enjoy shooting with it!
Beautifully made and narrated video. Your sample images are very evocative.
I have a Rolleiflex from my grandfather, who collected and didn't use it. But I actually enjoy using my Yashica Mat 124G even more. It was my first TLR, so maybe I am sentimental. The Mamiya C330 is also fabulous, although a bit heavy and bulky.
I've read good things about the Yashica Mat 124G. I don't know why, but I don't find myself drawn to the Mamiya C330. I suspect it's the heavy and bulkiness you just mentioned. If I were to find one at a market though, I would totally indulge :)
Have you shot some rolls through your grandfather's Rolleiflex?
My favs are Rolleiflex cameras, I have three of them and they are just a joy to use and always inspire me to take pick them up and use them. So I definitely understand why you love TLRs. I've been using TLRs for over ten years now and the square format, which I initially found challenging, has since become the way I often 'see' a scene. The Carl Zeiss lenses are my favourites too, there's just something about them. The lenses are my Mamiya cameras are technically brilliant, but I just prefer the way the Zeiss lenses render the world.
With my limited experience, I feel the same about the Carl Zeiss lenses - even my damaged one on my IKOFLEX produces gorgeous and interesting results.
Not me crying over the seller's story and her request 🥺
@@Aura-Bravo 🥹 she had even told me when I met her to buy this camera that another buyer had offered her triple for the Yashica 635 to sell at his camera shop. But she wanted it to go to a photographer that would use it ❤️🩹 so she sold it to me for less.
At last! I thought exactly that about the font on some yashicas! I'm not alone!!
Haha! It's such an odd font for a camera from Japan :) I'm sure we are not alone!
Awesome video. I found a 635 at a local antique shop in mint condition. I absolutely love it! Such a fun camera to use.
Lovely! Do you search through antique shops a lot for cameras? Or was it a one-time thing?
The Yashica 635 was a war (Vietnam) correspondent's camera of choice. Image and build quality is outstanding. Kudos Natalie.
How did I not find this fact when researching for this video? That is an interesting detail about the Yashica 635. Thank you for sharing it!
I've been trying to figure out my TLR and been searching for videos on TH-cam for quite some time now. I don't know how I did not find your channel sooner. This video was all I needed before starting to shoot. I like your photos, script, voice and the way you have cramped so much information in the video.
I'm so glad you found the video helpful!
mine too :)
@@dzemski it’s just so well thought out! All the buttons and knobs make sense at their locations.
TLRs are the real sleepers of film photography. Very high image quality. We have 3 Yashica and 1 Rolleicord. The ‘Cord is especially compact and light.
@@jackthompson8377 what do you mean by ‘real sleepers’? Do you mean they encourage you to slow down?
Nice video!!!
Thanks!
I was lucky enough to acquire a mint condition example of this camera, complete with 35mm adapter and close-up lenses. I love using the camera and it's often a conversation starter. Don't forget to pull the 35mm rewind button out when using 120 film or you get a little shadow on the bottom right of the picture.
Oh! I had never pulled the little 35mm button out. I will inspect my photos closely to see if I can see the shadow. If there is one, it's faint enough that I have never even noticed it. Thank you for the advice :) Do you ever use the 35mm adapter?
@@NatalieRosellaBoonzaier Maybe not all versions of the 635 show the shadow. I have seen it on other peoples pictures so it's not just me. Re the 35mm adapter, I have used it for one roll of film and I got good results however I'm not a great fan of portrait orientation so I'll stick to one of my many Pentax SLRs for 35mm.
@@richardwest217 fair enough! I’d barely considered that it will be portrait orientation - will be interesting.
PS - I checked and can’t see a shadow (I wonder if maybe my button was already sticking out without me noticing- maybe that’s why I don’t see a shadow). I will be sure to take your advice when I put 120 film back in.
A wonderful and very thoughtful video! Regarding your question on plans re TLR, not yet. I got rrecently a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 from 1938, which I call my dad's camera (because he had the same). And I agree with your assessment, medium format brings back a lot of joy, its relaxing and results in b&w are stunning. Keep up the good work, your channel is an inspiration
Thank you, Henry. Your Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 I'd assume is somewhat similar to my Ensign Selfix 420 :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and my channel. I will see you here again soon, I hope. Have a lovely week :)
@@NatalieRosellaBoonzaier Thanks! curious how it goes with your Zeiss Ikoflex, Nettar, and Contina 🙂
@@henryschroer the brief update is that they are all producing lovely photos, with the exception of the Contina (it’s currently in Cape Town and I’m not sure I have the skills to fix that one- looking forward to giving it a go!).
them textures ✨✨
Thanks :) I hope you enjoyed the vid!
I have this camera with the 35mm adapter
Cool! :)
Do you shoot with a TLR? Or do you plan to?
Natalie great video as always! I always learn so many new tricks. Haven't gotten to shoot with TLR but plan on it in the cold months of winter.📸
@@kameranpuster lovely! Let me know when you eventually find a TLR. Would be interesting to know what you decide on :)
@@NatalieRosellaBoonzaier Certainly will keep you updated.📸
Have you ever flocked the inside of a yashica? I was thinking of getting some musou black flocking sheet to cut internal reflections
No, I haven't felt the need to Flock my Yashica. I have flocked another camera. I don't think I will Flock any of my TLRs because they seem to perform fine as they are. Best of luck if you decide to flock yours - and keep me posted!
is 80 pounds in good condition a reasonable price for this camera?
@@darrenkirana if it is in working condition with clean optics, and if you plan to make use of it, then I’d say yes. I’m saying Yes based on what I have seen online in the past. If you end up getting it I hope you enjoy shooting with it!