How to Load Film, Shoot and Unload Film In a Rolleiflex TLR Camera

The Rolleiflex TLR camera is a classic TLR and a wonderful camera to shoot with. Sometimes, loading it, advancing the film, cocking the shutter, shooting the roll and then unloading the film isn't as obvious as you might think. In this video, I'll walk you through exactly how to load, shoot and unload film in a Rolleiflex TLR.

[skaramicke]

This way of demonstrating medium format camera loading and unloading is excellent. I thank you for your sacrifice of a roll of film.

[akoako]

Haven't used my Rolleiflex in years and it's always a good rule of thumb to spend a few minutes watching a video like yours so as not to commit mistakes. Thanks!

[imahaingtia]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed. Direct, concise, to the point. Perfect.

[echt]

I'll probably never use one of these, but it's nice to know how it works. And thank you for no intrusive background music.

[catchthelight]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this in such fine detail. You have helped me out a great deal. Much appreciated.

[tfa]

Thanks man I feel like I turn back to this video every 6 months

[Xenonic]

A Rolleiflex I recently purchased just came in today. Two sets of aperture blades were inside the camera, it had been tampered with. Thank you for this video, happily got my money back.

[constantinestewart]

Thanks much for the refresher, clear, concise and to the point.

[wonkylondon]

Thank you for showing us how to do it. It’s been a long time since I’ve used a TLR camera.

[yippyskippy]

Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial, simple and most effective

[MrMaxkingone]

Thank you soo much, was very helpful. Got a Rolleiflex Xenotar from the Grandfather of my girlfriend and im trying things out now :)

[TheHoleshoes]

been a while since I loaded mine. this was such an easy to understand reminder course. thanks!!! didnt know I could take off the back.

[ladsvideos]

Bought a rollieflex on Ebay and feel a lot more confident and informed after watching this 😀 Am a little sad to see that whole roll get sacrificed though 😅

[karlbirkirflosason]

Thanks for the good demonstration! I had seen some other demonstrations, which missed the detail of threading the film under the first roller, but then the frame counter doesn't work. Important detail!

[reemmochawrab]

I want to buy a tlr camera. But how am i supposed to take out the images or insert them in my laptop?

[shrimpinpat]

do i need to put the film in a black bag or anything when i take it out?

[PhotosbyzoeCoUk]

Thank you :D. I had to research all of this when I first started shooting with my Rollei! (2.8D) this is the best I've seen! Super helpful for people. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[samkwok]

Brilliant demonstration!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[monarchboys]

Thank you for this so much. I just inherited a Rolleiflex and I want to bring it back to life. Any recommendations on film or service?

[haydndavies]

Very helpful I’m using my 1937 Rolleiflex 3.5 soon