Photographing Cactus with a Rollei SL-66
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- An in-depth look at photographing cactus blossoms with a Rollei SL-66. This video explains why the unique features of the SL-66 make it the best medium format camera for this type of photography.
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A wonderful camera; it’s such a pleasure to use.
Thanks for your comment. I couldn't agree more.
One of my favorites. Use it all the time.
interesting pictures - full black in a sunny day - that was smart
Thank you for commenting...much appreciated.
One of the best cameras ever. I’ve owned mine and repaired it over the years and it’s incredible
The zeiss lenses are the best I’ve ever seen images from. Including Leica glass
I use it for everything under the sun, it can do it all, including macro by reversing the lenses
My favorite subjects are ground root systems from trees, found dead animals or insects and anything surreal. On black and white (tri x)
Hi, Nick. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I couldn't agree more. I went to your channel but couldn't find any of your images. I'm sure I would enjoy seeing anything you would like to share. Where can I find them? I look forward to hearing from you.
@@richardmasseyphotography I don’t post on RUclips. Some of it goes to Insta ham . Most I show locally, not online
This was really nice, thanks Richard! I feel very conflicted about 120 film these days. If I want convenience or a volume of film, I default to 35 mm. If I want high quality and movements, it's easy to just bring out my 4x5. I recently did some landscape photography with my Hasselblad and even at f/16 I was struggling to get everything in the scene in focus, so the SL66 cameras are really interesting to me. Seeing more content from this rather unknown camera is great, much appreciated!
Thanks for the kind words. Nice to hear from you. Certainly, you can't beat the quality of large format. Too bad it is so expensive and the workflow is pretty cumbersome. While most formats have their advantages and disadvantages, I have settled on medium format for a few reasons...the quality is much better than 35 and there is still a fair selection of film types. I love the movements of a 4x5 and frequently use it with roll-film backs...6x6 - 6x17. Let's keep in touch. I have several more SL-66 videos about ready to upload.
@@richardmasseyphotography I've subscribed and will be looking out for them! :)
There's a lot to be said for the convenience of being able to have 120 film processed basically anywhere, versus 4x5. The other options I have been considering are a 6x9 roll film back (cheaper, still results in a huge kit) and a Horseman VH-R.
As you say the selection of film is another factor. I know that Adox can't (currently) produce 120 but even so there are a lot more options than 4x5.
I look forward to seeing what you have to say about it, and what do you with it!
@@Shaka1277 Thanks for subscribing. I just returned the favor. It Seems we have a lot in common. For years I used a Horseman VH. This is the same camera as the VHR but because it doesn't have a rangefinder it is much smaller. I love this compact camera. It has all the movements of a view camera but is so small and light weight, I never hesitated to put it in my backpack and head for the hills. For the majority of my work with it, I shot 6x9. This little gem of a camera has paid for itself many times over. I produced several covers, two two-page spreads and numerous other published works with it. Those Horseman 6x9 backs are the best roll film backs I have ever used...silky smooth! I am doing a video about this camera and plan to sell it afterwards. I don't use it any more and will let it go for much less than market value. I have 2-6x9 back for it.
@@richardmasseyphotography That's amazing. Most of my paid work is digital (corporate events, headshots, family portraits) so I've never had the opportunity to even dream of a two-page spread! I'll be in touch if/when I have questions about the SL66, have a great day!
@@Shaka1277 I'm a semi-retired photojournalist. For much of my career I was stationed in the Middle East. I still do the occasional illustrated magazine features. For those I shoot digital but for my personal work, or when I find something that is cover-worthy, I'll shoot film. Take care.
Great Camera!! Thanks for the video and the technique with black background.
If you have more samples of the SL66 I should love to see them.
Also would you recommend it ? . I have experience with analog and digital but always in 35 mm and mirrorless. Im hoping to try a medium format soon.
Thanks for your advice.
Best,
Thank you for your kind comments. While I love my SL-66, I am reluctant to recommend it to anyone just getting started in medium format. They are fairly expensive and I think it would be a good idea for you to first try a basic entry-level medium format to see how you like it. If you don't need interchangeable film backs or interchangeable lenses, I highly recommend a Yashica Mat-124G. Please see my video about it. If you find a need to have a good system camera that won't break the bank, look into the Kowa Super-66. Often referred to as the poor mans Hasselblad, it has excellent interchangeable lenses and features interchangeable film backs. Next week I have a video coming out about the basic Kowa 6 and I will talk about the 66 version. Using a Rollei SL-66 is like driving a Ferrari. It is something you should take time to work up to. I hope this helps.
Did you get a medium format camera?
@@richardmasseyphotography Thank you !! I just saw your comment . I had my notifications turned off ☺ Im sorry abou that.
I had a Yashica 124 in the past ( about 25 years ago) . I really liked the system and I tried a couple of rolls on it. I think I did just 20 rolls total.
I just returned to photography and I have a digital mirrorless and an 34 years old 35 mm film. I like to practice my portraits and that is why I think the SL66 would be a good fit. I'm still saving money since they are expensives!! In the meantine Im shooting wiht my 35 mm and improving my technical skills.
@@nickfanzo Not yet , still saving money. As i mentioned I had a yashica124 and I loved the 6x6 . I'm practicing my compositions and technique with my 35 mm film.
and off course saving money 😁😁😁
@@MrMestrebimba Great to hear from you. So pleased to know you are honing your skills with film. Although I am semi-retired I still do some commercial and editorial work. By necessity, I shoot digital for most of that type of work. For pleasure and to keep sharp, I use film. You can easily get burned out if you shoot a lot of digital. Often, digital makes it too easy! When I find myself slipping into this digital rut, I'll take a film camera out and have some fun. Right away, the brain fog starts to lift and I become more energized and creative. So when I go back to digital I do more of the thinking and don't rely so much on the camera. As I tell my students, "With digital you think very little and shoot a lot. With film you think a lot and shoot very little." If all you shoot is digital, it is easy to become sloppy in your thinking and execution. Please check out my latest video where I use my Yashica Mat 124G in Luning, Nevada. I doubt if anyone could tell if the images were taken with a Hasselblad, Rollei SL66, or a Yashica. In my long career, I can't recall an editor asking what camera I used. ruclips.net/video/FgRRAwRm-28/видео.html
Never in my life have ever thought about doing house keeping for outdoor macro photography, your way of doing photography is full of genius methodology. Such a great teacher/tutor 👍 I hope that the camera dealers haven’t seen your video (I feel selfish and guilty), because when they realised such great camera with too much great functionalities and popular, often, they will raise the price of such camera too much😅
Thank you for you kind commenting. This really is an amazing camera. Rollei even made lens boards so you could use view camera lenses with it. I'm doing a video about this. Always nice to hear from you.
Hi Dick! I still have the Sinar Swiss Made Large Format with your name on the case. What to do with all of this? Please tell me how to get in touch with you. Glad to see you are still working!
Wow, so good to hear from you. What a wonderful surprise! I hope you guys are doing well? Great news that you still have the Sinar kit. I'd really like to get my hands on it if you don't need it. Please contact me at massey_23@msn.com and we can catch up. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for reaching out.