I have this camera. I believe it was only ever made for the Japanese market, which is why it's quite rare. Unfortunately mine needs a CLA and I'm too chicken shit to do it myself!
I just acquired an Olympus Flex and was wondering if you know where to get accessories for this beautiful camera? Lense caps, light meters etc... Thank you
It looks beautiful! I think this is the one I'll pick up if I ever want to get a TLR. What lightmeter is that? I haven't seen one that mounts to the shoe before
What does the second button on the bottom do? I picked up the "B" variant and I have no idea if the button on mine is broken or not. I thought it may have been a secondary shutter button. Also it takes bay 2 filters but not bay 2 hoods... So it might be a proprietary hood which means the chances of finding one are probably next to zero.
I think the button on the bottom is self timer. I received my FLEXIIB this week ? is it the same as yours ??? what is the ring A/D for ??? Also if your camera is flexBII, could you confirm is bay2 that I need ! Thanks !!
@@composeexpose8009 are you sure it´s bay II filter ??? i ws told 100% sure it is bay III ???so waht now :) ..About double exposure ; why to put a double exposure button for a camera that has no protection against fouble exposure ??? it´s a non sens ! ???
That is a great-looking camera. I have a couple of Mamiya TLRs and a Yashica. You mentioned that accessories, including the leather replacement, are hard to find. I have a number of Mamiya M645s and I have paid up to $30 for a leather replacement kit. I have a few more that I am working on now. I took measurements on the M645 items to include the prisms and I am making templates to 3d print them and cut my material to repair or replace all of the leather on these cameras. What is so nice about this is I can do that for just about any camera if I have the measurements to go by. It takes a little time, but it is worth it. The replacement material is normally used for patching holes on chairs or sofas.
I wore out two Autocords back in the 70's, and still have two of them. Loved the images, but also have always hated the square format. A screen marked with 645 lines helps. People used to say that 6x6 is just a 645 camera that you don't have to rotate for horizontal or vertical. Sure, but I still hate looking at a square image. Images are fabulous, however.
It’s an interesting fact that it’s a non-Rollei f2.8 TLR, but other than that it has poor functionality (comparable more to the budget Rolleicord than the flex) and It’s absurdly expensive for being a Japanese TLR, for $500 bucks I’ll get a real Rolleiflex, a 2.8C or D.
Thanks for the comment. For that price, I probably wouldn't get it either, but I got it mine for a fraction of that. In terms of poor functionality, It certainly doesn't do as much automatically as a Rolleiflex, but I don't think anything about it could be considered poor. Having handled both, the build quality definitely holds its own.
I’m dumbfounded that I only just found out Olympus made TLR’s. It’s beautiful!
I have this camera. I believe it was only ever made for the Japanese market, which is why it's quite rare. Unfortunately mine needs a CLA and I'm too chicken shit to do it myself!
I just acquired an Olympus Flex and was wondering if you know where to get accessories for this beautiful camera? Lense caps, light meters etc... Thank you
Beautiful photos and great video! Cool camera
Thanks man! I definitely don't have the chops to be a youtuber haha
incredible shots and a lovely review ♥️
Thank you!
Hey Justin, could some of the aftermarket bright screens that are used for rolleis and hasselblads be used here?
It looks beautiful! I think this is the one I'll pick up if I ever want to get a TLR. What lightmeter is that? I haven't seen one that mounts to the shoe before
What does the second button on the bottom do? I picked up the "B" variant and I have no idea if the button on mine is broken or not. I thought it may have been a secondary shutter button.
Also it takes bay 2 filters but not bay 2 hoods... So it might be a proprietary hood which means the chances of finding one are probably next to zero.
I think the button on the bottom is self timer. I received my FLEXIIB this week ? is it the same as yours ??? what is the ring A/D for ??? Also if your camera is flexBII, could you confirm is bay2 that I need ! Thanks !!
@@AHRMmoxhet yes, bay ii filters. I think a/d is "advance" and "double exposure". I sold mine as I prefer my Rolleiflex cameras.
@@composeexpose8009 are you sure it´s bay II filter ??? i ws told 100% sure it is bay III ???so waht now :) ..About double exposure ; why to put a double exposure button for a camera that has no protection against fouble exposure ??? it´s a non sens ! ???
@@AHRMmoxhet I guess the idea behind it is a reminder if you can advance or there is a frame for double exposure.
That is a great-looking camera. I have a couple of Mamiya TLRs and a Yashica. You mentioned that accessories, including the leather replacement, are hard to find. I have a number of Mamiya M645s and I have paid up to $30 for a leather replacement kit. I have a few more that I am working on now. I took measurements on the M645 items to include the prisms and I am making templates to 3d print them and cut my material to repair or replace all of the leather on these cameras. What is so nice about this is I can do that for just about any camera if I have the measurements to go by. It takes a little time, but it is worth it. The replacement material is normally used for patching holes on chairs or sofas.
great video !! amazing images !
I wore out two Autocords back in the 70's, and still have two of them. Loved the images, but also have always hated the square format. A screen marked with 645 lines helps. People used to say that 6x6 is just a 645 camera that you don't have to rotate for horizontal or vertical. Sure, but I still hate looking at a square image.
Images are fabulous, however.
Excellent overview
TLR gang! That city scape on Lomo 800 at night, so beautiful.
TLR gang gang!
May I ask what your light meter is?
Nice video! Thanks for sharing. Which light meter are you using?
Thanks man! It's the V-201x from Ebay. I love that little thing
I also own an Olympus Flex TLR, mine is different from yours. I have shutter button lock mechanism and i dont have a cold shoe mount
Where can i buy that exposure meter ??
What light meter did you use in the video?
It's a light meter called a v201-x, I think there are several places that all sell them.
@@thejustintung Does it meter the light accurately?
@@jerickoescleto Yes it is an excellent reflective meter!
It’s an interesting fact that it’s a non-Rollei f2.8 TLR, but other than that it has poor functionality (comparable more to the budget Rolleicord than the flex) and It’s absurdly expensive for being a Japanese TLR, for $500 bucks I’ll get a real Rolleiflex, a 2.8C or D.
Thanks for the comment. For that price, I probably wouldn't get it either, but I got it mine for a fraction of that. In terms of poor functionality, It certainly doesn't do as much automatically as a Rolleiflex, but I don't think anything about it could be considered poor. Having handled both, the build quality definitely holds its own.