Why would you chose a 6x6 TLR (with parallax error etc) over a 6x6SLR? In addition to being able to change lenses, most 6x6 SLR systems also have interchangeable film backs, and generally a much wider range of accessories.
And portability, often a reason to chose a Rolleicord over a 6x7 RZ, is a moot point when looking at the rather un-compact Mamiya C series (as noted by many reviewers).
I use both TLR (Rolleiflex);and SLR (Hasselblad). Both for over 50 yrs. Each has its advantages and shortcomings. I also use RF (folders, Medalist).
One example: my Rollei 2.8F is much more discreet than my Hassy, and in many situations, even a folder. I find action shots easier with my Rollei than with my Hassy. Of course, your experience may be different. Or you may prefer more static subjects.
One of my most memorable encounters (circa 1990's) when photographing with a Rollei TLR was when a young child stood nearby staring at me. He turned to an elderly lady and asked, "mummy, whatsoever is that man doing?", to which she replied. "He is a photographer and he is photographing. Sit with me and look photogenic.) If ony I could find the negatives as I recall that they really did look photogenic.
Second most favorite was when photographing with a Hasselblad and a nearby lady said to her man, "Is that camera like yours?", to which he replied sheepishly, "Not really; He has a Hasselblad."
That's the difference. For me, the black screen is cutting me off from what I am photographing. A photo is a slice of an ongoing stream, and losing the stream is dropping out of the world that I am engaged in.I would be so keen to understand that a bit better. For me, the blacked-out screen is like when the curtain falls in theatre.
That's the difference. For me, the black screen is cutting me off from what I am photographing. A photo is a slice of an ongoing stream, and losing the stream is dropping out of the world that I am engaged in.
I imagine that the 'curtain fall' is a bit of a 'Mission accomplished!' feeling? A punctuation mark, exclamation point of the process?
Well, I am not looking for some illusion of eternal life and cosmic continuity. I just like seeing what I photographed both before and after firing the shutterBUT
The continuous view through the upper lens of a TLR camera indeed provides an illusion of permanence and unending moments. This illusion is comforting, making it seem as though life will persist indefinitely. Yet, the reality is that every photographer will eventually capture their final image, and just as the single-lens reflex (SLR) camera’s mirror ultimately rests in its final position, our experiences too come to an inevitable end.
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