I love photography and just lately I’ve been shooting lots of film (update coming after they’re developed!)
for some time now I’ve wanted a medium format camera. I have a huge love for the Hasselblad 500 series but right now they’re a little out of my price range. so I turned my attention to rolleicord/rolleiflex. The rolleiflex are a little more expensive and some come with Zeiss lenses, so they are now added to my list for the future and I kept my eyes on the Rolleicord’s till this one came up.
It’s a Rolleicord V from approx 1955 I believe, in lovely, although not perfect condition. It could do with a clean, as there is a small amount of dust inside the lenses, and the waist level finder is very stiff to operate. I’d also like a brighter screen which i’m currently looking into a Maxwell screen, which are known to be the best.
So far I’ve run a couple of films through and I can’t wait to get them back! I’m sure you’ll see a few of them appear on here!
Richard Stanton - Some great shots there matt
Tabitha McCausland - LOVE THESE!
Mark - These are seriously cool!! Your lighting is spot on.
Mariana Maya Photography - Gorgeous product images of your “new” camera. Can’t wait to see some of your film images. I have a Yashica and I LOVE shooting with it! Wow now you’ve inspired me to pull out my cameras clean them up and show them off!
Stephanie - Very nice! The last shot is so neat.
Shari DeAngelo - I’ve been in the market for one of these myself, so I’m really anxious to see what you get from yours. I started to do my research on years, lens, options, etc. Now I just need to keep searching for deals. It’s such a beautiful piece of art in itself, isn’t it? Best of luck with yours Matt!
Matthew Stanton - Thank you all, Marina I look forward to seeing some shots of your Yashica up on your site
Shari, you’re right, the camera’s themselves are works of art and bargains are definately out there to be had, good luck in your search
Alan Hutchison - Drool – and great product photography!
Ben Godkin - Who ever thought a camera could be soooo beautiful!
Daniel Dunlap - Awesome images Matt! The fifth one down is extraordinary. Maybe someday I’ll get over my fear of film and take the leap.
Paul Von Rieter - Newport Beach Wedding Photographer - I want one! it looks soo cool. I can’t wait to see your photos.
Teresa K - OOOOh and AAAAh
soooo purdy
Eliza Claire - Beautiful. And your photography shows it off nicely.
Drew - Gorgeous camera. Have fun with it. One of these days I’d really like to try out film and I think medium format is the way to go.
matt shumate - Yum! Looks like fun.
I have an old kodak that I use with my macro lens and shoot TTV (way easier than film).
Heather - Mid-Michigan Photographer - These cameras are such works of art… I love the lighting and composition you’ve choosen. The strong lines are gorgeous!
Mike - These pictures are just superb – have you thought about asking Rollieflex for commission for the cool advertising (and potential sales) that your doing for them !
Kelly Ry - The lighting of these is so fantastic, I bow.
Edric Morales - How awesome, I just bought a rolleicord III and I cannot wait till it gets here!! Looking forward to see your results.
Steve Smith - Of the 30+ film cameras I own, my Rolleicord V is my favourite. When I was a child, my father shot weddings with just a Rolleiflex and a Rolleicord.
If anyone thinks having a fixed ‘normal’ lens is too limiting, they should check out the work of photographer John Gay. I often look at his images as an antidote to thinking I need a new piece of equipment.