Rollei 35
Mar 3, 2018 18:42:33 #
Found this in a local thrift shop for $2.52. I'm sure they thought it was broke because the film advance/shutter cock lever doesn't operate till the lens is pulled out. I didn't know how it worked either till finding the info on the net. It's nice just to hold this little jewel, no plastic body, etc. I haven't shot film in years but I'm going to give this a try, everything including the match needle system seems to be working well. Newer batterys (1.5v vs 1.35v) does throw the readings off a bit, or so I've read. Anybody out there reading this that has used one? I understand they were produced from 1961 thru 1981.
Mar 3, 2018 18:46:51 #
CRIS9 battery adaptors allow the use of 1.5 silver oxide and Lithium batteries and adjust voltage to 1.35. A bit spendy, but you use the lesser expensive 1.5 batteries in the CRIS9 adaptor. Fits as the mercury batteries originally did in the camera.
Mar 3, 2018 18:47:40 #
I learned this recently. You may, depending on the old 1.35v battery it takes, get an adapter to use a modern 1.5v battery dropped down to 1.35v. That way your meter will be dead on. They work well. Look up C.R.I.S. Photo on the web and you'll find them if you're interested. They are in the Phoenix area. Nice find.
Mar 3, 2018 19:00:13 #
At different times, I owned a Rollei 35 and a Rollei 35S and sincerely loved using them. I took several of my favorite photos with the Rollei 35 - an early Fall morning shot of the Picasso sculpture at Daley Center (later personally enlarged and framed), an exterior shot of the former Santa Fe building facade and windows, and a shot of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans (later signed by the members) captured with the camera upside-down and held overhead ‘hail Mary’ style. You will find that this is one camera that works great.
I hereby renew my interest in purchasing a Rollei 35S in good condition and full working order. Would any member who happens to have one to sell please PM me with details.
I hereby renew my interest in purchasing a Rollei 35S in good condition and full working order. Would any member who happens to have one to sell please PM me with details.
Mar 3, 2018 19:07:49 #
Thanks, I will probably run a roll of film thru it and then set it up on a ledge or find some suitable place to display it. I’ve downloaded a light meter app that will suffice for that. I’ve seen these on eBay for well over $100 for one in this condition, I’m not interested in selling it but if a collector needed this for his/her collection and would give it a good home I might consider selling to a fellow hedgehog for what I paid for it.
Mar 3, 2018 19:30:51 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
ROLLEI made some true classics.
I have owned the same ROLLEI 35 and a ROLLEIFLEX.
I have owned the same ROLLEI 35 and a ROLLEIFLEX.
Mar 3, 2018 19:51:50 #
I actually sold mine as part of a trade in when I sold all of my film equipment. I carried that camera in my pocket everywhere I went. It had its shortcomings as to rangefinder etc, bit if you knew how to use its light meter, could estimate distance and could frame the photo in the finder it had, it gave very good results. For its era, it had an amazing lens. Enjoy it, you got a bargain.
Mar 4, 2018 07:11:41 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
The Rollei 35 was a wonderful camera for it's time, a great leap forward in ultra compact cameras at the time. I still have mine, purchased in 1971. In 1978 I went on a float trip through the Grand Canyon and took two cameras - a 4X5 view camera and the Rollei 35. Guess which camera gave me the best photos - yes, the little Rollei. This was a photo seminar led by Philip Hyde, a once in a lifetime experience. You are so lucky to have found this little jewel in that way, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Mar 4, 2018 08:22:44 #
I had the lesser version of this camera (without the two dials flanking the lens); carried, loved and used it for years, then foolishly sold it to get funds for other photo equipment. Of all the cameras I have used/owned in past years, this is one of the favorites.. The Rollei gave me some of the best photos I have made and I still miss it today. I hope you enjoy your little jewel as much as I enjoyed mine. ... and such a bargain for you at the price you paid! Mercer
Mar 4, 2018 09:30:56 #
dallis wrote:
Found this in a local thrift shop for $2.52. I'm s... (show quote)
Cute little cameras, probably the first of the small one (aside from Minox/Minolta16 families) if my memory is right, sold a lot of them, good cameras, good lens, BTW Rollie came out with another 35mm, a SLR, another good camera, used screw mount Pentax lenses, nice handling camera if you see one , Bob.
Mar 4, 2018 09:36:20 #
This is a real find for $2.52. I have later versions Rollei 35S and SE. The camera has its quirks but they are worth mastering. The camera has a mechanical shutter and should last a long time. I find the in-camera meters not to be especially accurate and use a hand-held light meter (almost as big as the camera.) The scale focusing takes some getting used to. Using a faster film will allow you to use smaller f-stops and insure that more of the picture will be in focus. (Today's 400 speed color print films are quite good.) My advice is to make sure the lens is immaculately clean. Becaue the diameter of the lens is so small, even the smallest speck of dirt can produce an odd flarey sort of effect on some photos. I had this problem on my Rollei 35S and brought it to a camera repair shop. They could not find anything wrong with it but they professionally cleaned the lens. The problem has not shown up since. Overall, this is a well made, fun to use camera that is capable of stunning results. Have fun!
Mar 4, 2018 09:39:08 #
One of my colleagues showing his Rollei 35 in 1969. What a great little camera. Wish I'd gotten one then.
The other colleague was just showing his IQ.
The other colleague was just showing his IQ.
Mar 4, 2018 09:52:00 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Yes, I still HAVE a Rollei 35 and use it occasionally just to "Keep the old hand in" Was/Is a great camera!!
Mar 4, 2018 09:55:49 #
The worlds smallest full frame 35mm camera. I still have a mint condition 35 S version, made in Singapore.
Mar 4, 2018 10:11:32 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
markie1425 wrote:
One of my colleagues showing his Rollei 35 in 1969. What a great little camera. Wish I'd gotten one then.
The other colleague was just showing his IQ.
The other colleague was just showing his IQ.
Looks like a scene straight out of MASH, IQ and all.
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