First roll from Rollei 35

[Rogrund]

I had the first roll from my new Rollei 35 developed, and I learned two things:

1. I won't use flash with the Rollei 35. I don't normally use flash, but the slow speed of the lens made my do that anyway. The results were disastrous! :(
2. I have to practice my judgment of distance, close range in particular. :o

But otherwise I'm quite happy. The shortcomings didn't emanate from the camera but from the photographer. :)

Here's some attachments, there are some more pictures in my Gallery. BTW, how do I link pictures from the Gallery to a thread? :confused:

[easyrider]

Nice shots. I am a long-time Rollei35 user. You will get used to the focussing. The easiest is to use the 2 meter mark on the lens for people, the 6 meter mark for wider scenes and infitnity for landscapes.

It gets a bit tricky wide-open. For CUs of people you even have to go down to 1.5 meters.

I bought a non-couple range finder at a camera show a few years ago but found it too fussy to use. You have to take the reading, then set the camera. An extra step that ruins the whole idea of a small camera. Might be OK for stationery objects.

I would NOT write off flash. Get an extension cord and use it off camera. I used to shoot events that way. It is really nice to appear at an event with the small camera and small flash. Looks totally non-threatening.

Of course, everyone now has a digital P/S now and one sees flashes popping off all over the place.

[jky]

Nice pictures... regarding subjects less than 6 ft away, I use my arm as an approximation - it's a little over 2 feet long so I just guess accordingly. Then... let dof do the rest, which is pretty decent for a 40mm lens and f5.6. Rarely do I get a misfocused shot this way outdoors. Indoors is another story.... but I mainly use the R35 as a daytime, outdoor camera anyways.
Glad you're enjoying!
j

[Rogrund]

Thanks everyone for the comments and the good advice!

Daniel: it's the Tessar.

[Jeremy Z]

Using flash with this camera is not disastrous if you turn the camera upside-down. This is part of "The Rollei 35 Dance". ;)

Of course, I prefer natural light too. Maybe try some T-Max 3200 and skip the flash...

[Ronald M]

I have a roll hanging right now. Delta 100, D76 1:3 for 18 min@68.

The sharpness is incredable at 5.6, 8 11 with the 3.5 Tessar.

My kitchen is 20 x15 so I know what that looks like.
I am 6 ` tall, so if I look down 45 deg, I know where 6 feet away is.

Most close scenery is just shy of infinity, but 1/4 mile is infinity .

[Jeremy Z]

Daniel - I quite like your PaW idea. I may start doing it myself...

[wilt]

Great - have fun with your camera!