Natalie (first studio shoot by RFSG)

[hookonclassic]

Bad news...

All my precious ROLLEIFLEX shots all turn out BLANK....:flush:

I would like to share my lesson learned after the studio shoot, as most of us RF users don't like to shoot with flash. Especially when using old vintage camera, so that they do not repeat the same mistake:

Always know your camera flash synchronization speed when doing studio shoot, especially so when using focal plane shutter (Leica M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M6TTL & MP flash synchronization speed is 1/45 sec or lower whereas M7, M8 & M9 is 1/180 sec or lower)

For leaf shutter camera, you can use all available speed (most camera 1/500 sec max), however, for camera with M (bulb symbol, flash bulb) or X (lightning symbol, electronic flash) flash synchronization especially using old vintage camera...
Always switch to X (lighting symbol) when using electronic flash...if set to M (flash bulb), the shutter will delay open and the shutter will lag behind flash and you will not get any exposure...:mad2:

Cheers

 

[wongsan]

Thomas, thanks for the information...
It is a pity that we can't see some Rolleiflex shots

Bad news...

All my precious ROLLEIFLEX shots all turn out BLANK....:flush:

I would like to share my lesson learned after the studio shoot, as most of us RF users don't like to shoot with flash. Especially when using old vintage camera, so that they do not repeat the same mistake:

Always know your camera flash synchronization speed when doing studio shoot, especially so when using focal plane shutter (Leica M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M6TTL & MP flash synchronization speed is 1/45 sec or lower whereas M7, M8 & M9 is 1/180 sec or lower)

For leaf shutter camera, you can use all available speed (most camera 1/500 sec max), however, for camera with M (bulb symbol, flash bulb) or X (lightning symbol, electronic flash) flash synchronization especially using old vintage camera...
Always switch to X (lighting symbol) when using electronic flash...if set to M (flash bulb), the shutter will delay open and the shutter will lag behind flash and you will not get any exposure...:mad2:

Cheers

 

[myopia]

Bad news...

All my precious ROLLEIFLEX shots all turn out BLANK....:flush:

I would like to share my lesson learned after the studio shoot, as most of us RF users don't like to shoot with flash. Especially when using old vintage camera, so that they do not repeat the same mistake:

Always know your camera flash synchronization speed when doing studio shoot, especially so when using focal plane shutter (Leica M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M6TTL & MP flash synchronization speed is 1/45 sec or lower whereas M7, M8 & M9 is 1/180 sec or lower)

For leaf shutter camera, you can use all available speed (most camera 1/500 sec max), however, for camera with M (bulb symbol, flash bulb) or X (lightning symbol, electronic flash) flash synchronization especially using old vintage camera...
Always switch to X (lighting symbol) when using electronic flash...if set to M (flash bulb), the shutter will delay open and the shutter will lag behind flash and you will not get any exposure...:mad2:

Cheers

WAH really sorry to hear....would have been nice to see how the Rolleiflex performed in studio setting....

 

[dankwan]

Yeah Thomas, sorry to hear that too bro.....

 

[hookonclassic]

Another issue when shooting studio light with MP...remember to check the speed dial setting that you did not accidentally change the speed above 1/45 sec...your basic RF manual instinct will tend to meter using the camera and may accidentally change the speed setting unaware ... remember you are not using the camera meter but studio light ... otherwise this will be the result ...

:bsmilie:

 

[hookonclassic]

Thomas, thanks for the information...
It is a pity that we can't see some Rolleiflex shots

WAH really sorry to hear....would have been nice to see how the Rolleiflex performed in studio setting....

Yeah Thomas, sorry to hear that too bro.....

Sorry to disappoint you guys...will continue to learn from mistake...now I surely remember those points...

Some shots from the MP, TX400...poor development using Tmax developer...because feeling sad after getting BLANK from my 120 films...Natalie feels it too...:cry:

 

[Bravia]

sorry to hear abt it Thomas...it is a beautiful camera and I am sure it will prove itself at the next session to produce beautiful images as well...

and this is Thomas' Rolleiflex...I haven't stopped thinking about it since Sat... poisoned

 

[Imaji]

sorry to hear abt it Thomas...it is a beautiful camera and I am sure it will prove itself at the next session to produce beautiful images as well...

and this is Thomas' Rolleiflex...I haven't stopped thinking about it since Sat... poisoned

Sorry to hear about the Rolleiflex mishap Thomas. On the other hand, looks like mission accomplished in poisoning another poor soul to the MF world

 

[Bravia]

The RED series

 

[Bravia]

Sorry to hear about the Rolleiflex mishap Thomas. On the other hand, looks like mission accomplished in poisoning another poor soul to the MF world

And that's not all...guess what's been plaguing me too Imaji?

:cry:

 

[myopia]

Well look like it this way Thomas, u learnt a lot more from this session.....things to be aware of.....its a good thing!

 

[ZoomP]

And that's not all...guess what's been plaguing me too Imaji?

:cry:

ahh... M3. Must-have Ms! Once you see through it, you will not look at the world the same again.

 

[Imaji]

Another issue when shooting studio light with MP...remember to check the speed dial setting that you did not accidentally change the speed above 1/45 sec...your basic RF manual instinct will tend to meter using the camera and may accidentally change the speed setting unaware ... remember you are not using the camera meter but studio light ... otherwise this will be the result ...

:bsmilie:

yeah I had the same problem, not being careful about the synch speed.

 

[Imaji]

The RED series

Luv this one =)

 

[Imaji]

A few BW ones.

 

[chiif]

sorry to hear abt it Thomas...it is a beautiful camera and I am sure it will prove itself at the next session to produce beautiful images as well...

and this is Thomas' Rolleiflex...I haven't stopped thinking about it since Sat... poisoned

You've made a great mistake taking photos of Thomas's gear... His gears are so infectious that once the poison hits you, there is no turning back.

People around him are good testimony...

Most of his classic gears are so mint that you would suspect that they were just rolled out from the factory yesterday...

 

[hookonclassic]

The RED series

Nice shots...a keeper indeed...:thumbsup:

 

[meven]

Thank you, Meven...you have been shooting alone? Do SMS us if you need some shooting companies...

Ok then, how about this week end? I need to test the new toy that arrived yesterday!...

 

[Redshutter]

Sorry to disappoint you guys...will continue to learn from mistake...now I surely remember those points...

Some shots from the MP, TX400...poor development using Tmax developer...because feeling sad after getting BLANK from my 120 films...Natalie feels it too...:cry:

yeah although a pity, but now everyone will understand better about sync speeds :thumbsup:
cliche saying mah....practice makes perfect hahhaa

 

[Redshutter]

:thumbsup: