Rollei 35 LED Viewfinder
Oct 3, 2014 12:41:58 #
I have an otherwise good little camera here but the viewfinder is "cloudy" or "dirty". Not sure how to describe it but would like to get it fixed. Since I really can't afford a professional CLA I was thinking about doing it myself. Do any of you have any experience or advice on this? Thanks. Even opinions would be appreciated. :-)
Oct 4, 2014 03:41:23 #
If you do decide to do it yourself, be well prepared. Have all your tools ready - various screwdrivers, tweezers, magnifying luope, etc. While dissembling the camera, approach cautiously and make sketches/take photos during the entire process. The last thing you'd want is not being able to put the camera back together again. Maybe you can find a Rollei 35 service manual or schematics drawing online.
Oct 4, 2014 15:55:25 #
Thanx for the feedback. Working on a little camera like this would probably be like trying to dismantle a wristwatch. Common sense prevails.
Oct 4, 2014 16:44:06 #
First off - DON'T take it apart!
Clean the front 'window' and the back 'window.'
Like you said, it's the VIEW FINDER! A bit of a dirty cloud in the view finder will not affect the photos.
IMHO, of course.
Clean the front 'window' and the back 'window.'
Like you said, it's the VIEW FINDER! A bit of a dirty cloud in the view finder will not affect the photos.
IMHO, of course.
Oct 4, 2014 22:04:22 #
As the Rollei 35 is not a rangefinder camera, the risk of messing up the optics during the disassemble/reassemble process is low because you won't be dealing with a delicate focusing mechanism. Had the camera been a rangefinder, I certainly wouldn't recommend taking it apart without some prior experience. In your case, the primary issue is how easy it will be to gain access to the inside of the viewfinder. With some cameras the top plate can be removed, allowing easy access to the viewfinder, with other cameras, it can be quite a challenge.
Oct 4, 2014 23:21:20 #
Thruxton wrote:
I have an otherwise good little camera here but the viewfinder is "cloudy" or "dirty". Not sure how to describe it but would like to get it fixed. Since I really can't afford a professional CLA I was thinking about doing it myself. Do any of you have any experience or advice on this? Thanks. Even opinions would be appreciated. :-)
I have two Rollei 35s the problem big problem is the light meter the battery is now longer available and to have it recalibrated for the new battery's is more than it is worth. It is one cool little camera.
Don
Oct 4, 2014 23:52:13 #
FWIW - I taped together (2) 3V. 2-357 batteries for 6V. and checked it against my light meter and it seems register pretty close, but I did click the ISO down a bit to compensate for the discrepancy. If you want you can find the Wein 1.35V. batteries and tape (4) together to get 5.4V. which would be a little closer to spec. The new px27's being sold are 6V. It's a fun little camera if you don't expect too much of it.
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