I used to be a wedding photographer in the 1960s using 2 Yashica Mat Tlrs. We had a Lubitel 2 as a standby in case one of the Yashicas broke down, which of course they never did. The Lubitel was never used. I have bought one again now and I like it a lot.
This video shows examples of photos taken with the original camera. "TLR Lubitel 2 cameras, Lubitel 166U examples of black and white photos" Watch and be amazed!
@@thephotographersbag I got my film back from the Lubetel 2. There are some beginnner mistakes on a few of the 12 shots, including a double exposure accident (classic!). But overall, the shots turned out really nice. I really enjoyed using this camera. Simple and light. The only con is that focusing can be a pain sometimes since the ground glass is so small (as is the magnifier). But it was so cheap. The camera cost me the same as two rolls of 120.
Hi, sounds like a good camera, they are notorious for light leaks, a real bargain and quite underestimated, hope you keep using it, they are great fun....
Not the finest TLR, had one back in the day. Would recommend keeping in it's case as mine was prone to light leaks. Also used a cable release as the shutter cocking lever is very close to the shutter release when cocked. Found my thumb could impede the shutter lever releasing. Focussing can be tricky with the tiny magnifier. Your mileage may vary due to Soviet quality control, look forward to your results.
Hi, I keep the metal spools separately from the plastic ones, I also use a daylight loading tank and don't want chemicals getting on the metal reels, if you use a firm to develop you won't get the metal reel back normally.....
I used to be a wedding photographer in the 1960s using 2 Yashica Mat Tlrs. We had a Lubitel 2 as a standby in case one of the Yashicas broke down, which of course they never did. The Lubitel was never used.
I have bought one again now and I like it a lot.
Hi, the Yashica TLRs are legendary and very desirable, the Lubital is far more agricultural, good cameras if there are no light leaks..
This video shows examples of photos taken with the original camera. "TLR Lubitel 2 cameras, Lubitel 166U examples of black and white photos" Watch and be amazed!
I adore using my Lubitel 2...... so simple and light... :)
A very underated and misunderstood camera, it was built for the masses, simple to use and so affordable, thanks for sharing....
I just picked one of these up. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the video!
Hi, you are most welcome, yes please, keep us posted....
@@thephotographersbag I got my film back from the Lubetel 2. There are some beginnner mistakes on a few of the 12 shots, including a double exposure accident (classic!). But overall, the shots turned out really nice. I really enjoyed using this camera. Simple and light. The only con is that focusing can be a pain sometimes since the ground glass is so small (as is the magnifier). But it was so cheap. The camera cost me the same as two rolls of 120.
Hi, sounds like a good camera, they are notorious for light leaks, a real bargain and quite underestimated, hope you keep using it, they are great fun....
Thanks for this, I've got something similar and had no idea how to load it!
Brilliant thanks got one winging it’s way slowly from old blighty to NZ ❤️📷❤️
the first one they made was the komsomolets, i have all of the types they made all boxed apart from one .. jeff
Not the finest TLR, had one back in the day. Would recommend keeping in it's case as mine was prone to light leaks. Also used a cable release as the shutter cocking lever is very close to the shutter release when cocked. Found my thumb could impede the shutter lever releasing. Focussing can be tricky with the tiny magnifier. Your mileage may vary due to Soviet quality control, look forward to your results.
Thanks for the tips, especially the light leaks, agree with you re the shutter release as I have sausage fingers anyway
Does Lubitel 2 use any batteries?
Actualy, you can buy an E-type for 2000pound. At least one in the condition of 2000pound!
May I ask why you changed the metal spool to a plastic one?
Hi, I keep the metal spools separately from the plastic ones, I also use a daylight loading tank and don't want chemicals getting on the metal reels, if you use a firm to develop you won't get the metal reel back normally.....
@@thephotographersbag makes sense. thank you for replying!
It looks like it cost £6 19s and 6p, which is £6.97 1/2 pence in today’s money.
Tolok