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My $30 Thrift Store Rolleiflex (after 1 year) — was this unbelievable thrift store camera find actually worth it? In this video, I revisit the vintage Rolleiflex medium format film camera I bought for just $30 and share what happened after using it for an entire year. I also share my inspiration behind why i use the camera. From real-world shooting experience to image quality, maintenance issues, hidden costs, and whether it still works today, this is the full one-year update on a classic twin lens reflex camera.
If you love film photography, thrift store finds, vintage cameras, medium format photography, camera restoration stories, and affordable gear reviews, this video is for you. The Rolleiflex is one of the most iconic cameras ever made, but can a cheap thrifted Rolleiflex still compete in 2026?
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Portra 400 - amzn.to/4tY4yZc
Ektacolor 400 - kodak.com/en/still-film/product/professional/ektacolor/ektacolor-pro-400-film
ACCESSORIES I'vE BEEN ENJOYING:
Film case - amzn.to/3NZuC6J
Bigger Film Case - amzn.to/4t2RqSF
Budget Leather Strap - amzn.to/416oHzP
Clever Supply Strap - cleversupply.co/products/ioe-short-strap
Godox Flash - amzn.to/4bIbWl9
Godox Flash Pro - amzn.to/3NN3iIZ
Budget Camera Sling - amzn.to/4m8l9a6
MY FAV FILM STOCKS:
Portra 160 - amzn.to/4qPMQ85
Portra 400 - amzn.to/4saHN3i
Portra 800 - amzn.to/3OwaZDr
Pro Image 100 - amzn.to/4u2Mf63
Gold 200 - amzn.to/3OzGJrc
Colorplus 200 - amzn.to/4cdydrN
Kodacolor 100 - amzn.to/4b9PyAL
Kodacolor 200 - amzn.to/4aAkl9I
Ultramax 400 - amzn.to/4kSo6e1
Fuji 200 - amzn.to/4tWodcO
Fuji 400 - amzn.to/4aStHwz
Cinestill 800t - amzn.to/4aPHGmv
Cinestill 50d - amzn.to/40w0D98
Cinestill 400d - amzn.to/40v2afG
Ilford vintage tone - amzn.to/40w0D98
Head to squarespace.com/kingjvpes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code KINGJVPES
My $30 Thrift Store Rolleiflex (after 1 year) — was this unbelievable thrift store camera find actually worth it? In this video, I revisit the vintage Rolleiflex medium format film camera I bought for just $30 and share what happened after using it for an entire year. I also share my inspiration behind why i use the camera. From real-world shooting experience to image quality, maintenance issues, hidden costs, and whether it still works today, this is the full one-year update on a classic twin lens reflex camera.
If you love film photography, thrift store finds, vintage cameras, medium format photography, camera restoration stories, and affordable gear reviews, this video is for you. The Rolleiflex is one of the most iconic cameras ever made, but can a cheap thrifted Rolleiflex still compete in 2026?
If you enjoyed this video please drop a like down below 👇 and don’t forget to subscribe!!
Follow me on Instagram! @KingJvpes
Amazon Affiliate Links (the following links will give me a small percentage to help support the creation of new videos on this channel)
BUY THE FILMS FROM THE VIDEO!
Portra 400 - amzn.to/4tY4yZc
Ektacolor 400 - kodak.com/en/still-film/product/professional/ektacolor/ektacolor-pro-400-film
ACCESSORIES I'vE BEEN ENJOYING:
Film case - amzn.to/3NZuC6J
Bigger Film Case - amzn.to/4t2RqSF
Budget Leather Strap - amzn.to/416oHzP
Clever Supply Strap - cleversupply.co/products/ioe-short-strap
Godox Flash - amzn.to/4bIbWl9
Godox Flash Pro - amzn.to/3NN3iIZ
Budget Camera Sling - amzn.to/4m8l9a6
MY FAV FILM STOCKS:
Portra 160 - amzn.to/4qPMQ85
Portra 400 - amzn.to/4saHN3i
Portra 800 - amzn.to/3OwaZDr
Pro Image 100 - amzn.to/4u2Mf63
Gold 200 - amzn.to/3OzGJrc
Colorplus 200 - amzn.to/4cdydrN
Kodacolor 100 - amzn.to/4b9PyAL
Kodacolor 200 - amzn.to/4aAkl9I
Ultramax 400 - amzn.to/4kSo6e1
Fuji 200 - amzn.to/4tWodcO
Fuji 400 - amzn.to/4aStHwz
Cinestill 800t - amzn.to/4aPHGmv
Cinestill 50d - amzn.to/40w0D98
Cinestill 400d - amzn.to/40v2afG
Ilford vintage tone - amzn.to/40w0D98
