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It’s maybe the least intimidating way of having your photo taken.
Absolutely. I've had more people come and talk to me about the Rolleicord than people giving me dirty looks because I've taken their photo.
Have been shooting with a Canon P recently (probably the only bargain left in vintage rangefinders) and had a similar reaction - people almost seem happy to have their photo taken with it. If I take candids with my F4 and I'm noticed people seem a lot more narked...
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Ok good info. I’m not really clear how the lenses changed (or if I should be bothered). I won’t be buying any MF cams for a bit. I’m probably going to buy this Rollei (depending on how the results turn-out).
@Ste_S It’s a quite a new way of shooting for me; there is no lens barrel for your subject to look down, no eye contact unless you want it, it’s whisper-quiet. It’s maybe the least intimidating way of having your photo taken.
Mine has a cute soft releases thing so have just shot handheld so far. And I love the focal length. 👌🏼
LCE has a Tessar ‘flex on their site for £150. These things are bargains.