Rolleiflex 6002 - Newbie

[Sikario]

Hi, I'm new round 'ere!

I just bought a Rolleiflex 6002 6x6 medium format camera, with a Planar 80mm f/2.8 HFT lens.



Has anyone used this setup before? I am completely new to medium format photography so I'm also looking for any general tips for someone who's been mainly shooting with DSLRs over the last year.

Could anyone recommend a good 120 film scanner, that I could buy from ebay, preferably on the cheap? Or offer any alternative suggestions for getting photos onto my PC?

Thanks.

[singscott]

It is very good camera I used to have it

[wildswan]

you may need a light meter to go with it. check the 'health' status of the battery too.

[Keltzar]

if you are a newbie and have this to start with, you are already very lucky! I started with a Bronica ETRSi.

My only advice... buy only what you need... rolleiflex has poor resale value. But its a good camera/system.

[Sikario]

Well I've already put some film into it (Velvia 100F) and have started snapping. The meter seems to work fine. I bought the camera for £180 (GBP), I'm not sure how that translates but it seemed a very good deal.

I have also bought a scanner, an Epson 4990. It arrived today and I haven't had a chance to test it out yet.

[singscott]

Originally Posted by Sikario Well I've already put some film into it (Velvia 100F) and have started snapping. The meter seems to work fine. I bought the camera for £180 (GBP), I'm not sure how that translates but it seemed a very good deal. I have also bought a scanner, an Epson 4990. It arrived today and I haven't had a chance to test it out yet.

Wow got another one that price huh? I paid something like S$2k for that camera and the 80mm , but that was like fifteen years ago It is a preformer, got a lot of good pictures from it. The batteries are course for concents, otherwise they are build to last.

[enivre]

the 4990 is reputed to be a good scanner.. been thinking of upgrading to it as well... but scanning is a tedious process I tell you...

also good start to MF! I started with a yashicamat, in fact I'm still shooting with it!!

[nickmak]

I have the 4990's elder brother... the 4870, and I have to say it is pretty darn good once you tweak the settings and all... For me I mainly shoot with my Mamiya RZ67 and to scan a 6x7 slide would take roughly about 5-15 mins, depending on the resolution of the picture you want.

All the best with your move into MF photography!

Cheers,
Nick

[Tuck Loong]

Let me know if u need any help with the operations. I think I still have the manual somewhere

U have a very very sharp and contrasty lens there. Have some fun shooting with this.

Let us know if u need any other help.

Cheers

[Sikario]

Thanks for the replies.

Tuck Loong, luckily I received the original manual with the camera but thank you for the offer.

I sent off my first roll of film to be processed this afternoon, and I therefore should have my first shots on the web within a week.

I've been thinking about getting a cheap Moskva camera too, because I'm really enjoying medium-format... and would like to try out a few other MF cameras.

[Sikario]

I received my film back today and the photos are just amazing. The quality and colours are nothing short of incredible... I have scanned and uploaded a few here, along with 100% crops @ 2400dpi -

[Sikario]

A few more -

[Tuck Loong]

nice

keep them coming

[Sikario]

Two more -

[enivre]

these scans are from a 4990? Looks fantastic compared to my super old 2450!

[Sikario]

That's right, I've been really impressed with it so far.

Here's another shot -

[enivre]

sweet scans... makes me wanna get a new scanner...

[roti]

epson has this new scanner..v750-m ..something like that..specs seems better than all epson range..saw it somewhere before..but cant recall...quite close to a drum scan quality..

[roti]

Originally Posted by Sikario Two more -

the cat looks old and grumpy to me..

[playhard]

the camera is great, the scan machine is, too. wonder how much did you spend for this cam? and may you tell me the model of your scanner? thank you