SHOCKINGLY Sharp Photos From This Tiny 35mm Film Camera! The Rollei 35S Review

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With it's Zeiss-designed lens licensed to Rollei for use in what was once the smallest full frame 35mm film camera with a fixed collapsible lens, this tiny camera does not disappoint! The Rollei 35S is small & light but built like a TANK! When I say that the photos from this little guy are SHOCKINGLY sharp, I'm not exaggerating.
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@WalshPhoto 2 года назад

I loved mine that I bought in about 1981. It was a special anniversary edition. It even had a special engraved plate that had my name on it. I used it for years. I finally gave it to my sister who was a photo instructor at a university. I shut a lot of Kodachrome while backpacking with this camera. Thanks for the video

@dodahlberg 3 года назад

I have a German Rollei35 (no model letters > it's an older one; I think about 1966). It's my second one - the first one developed a light leak and it was cheaper to just replace it. It's a favorite among my film cameras. After I watched this yesterday, I took it out for a spin; developed the film this morning. Every month, I click, wind, and move all the parts of my old cameras if I'm not using them - then occasionally batteries are installed, films is loaded, and they hit the streets. :-)

@Alexanderdemers 8 месяцев назад

Finally a zero hype review of this little camera. Thank you!

@Stanlyok 2 года назад

Such a thought out review with great info and tidbits! Thanks!

@nmd1211 3 года назад

Haven't seen this video before, so was happy to see you are still posting! As always, such good information. Thanks. ;-)

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Very kind of you. Thanks

@velo.voyageur Год назад

Thanks for this. Have ended up with two of these given to me. Learning a lot!

@mproyuclan 3 года назад

👍👍👍 so glad you are posting videos again. Really missed your great posts.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much. I intend to do a lot more now.

@craigroethler1495 3 года назад

Beautiful little camera. Really appreciate this and all your other masterful camera presentations.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@bluzizalright 3 года назад

My favorite all time camera. That tiny lens is superb.

@Socrates... 3 года назад

Thank you for the great video. I am glad you are back.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

More to come!

@chzn156 2 года назад

Wonderfully done review on this camera. I appreciate you giving some context with the history and also really thoughtful review of the placement of parts and why the different pieces of the design are the way they are. Thanks for sharing with us! I hope to get my hands on one soon.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I’m glad you like the video. It’s a wonderful camera with stunning optics!

@michaelbuckley8986 Год назад

Wonderful review of this little camera👍

@joseerazevedo Год назад

One of the most comprehensive videos on this little camera here. Well done! I see we share the same passion for this little piece of amazing engineering. My best!

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Thanks so much Jose. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Best to you as well!

@brianentz2785 2 года назад

I do so enjoy your videos. Always informative and your presentation is so pleasant. I never even heard of this camera. Thanks for the introduction.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

It’s an awesome and special little camera.

@maxav14 2 года назад

Perfect review thanks !

@wtfadduncan101 Год назад

Thank you very much for taking the time to put that video together. I have just acquired a mass of photography equipment which included a Rollei 35 with the 3.5 lens. I've been shooting digital for so long but I am excited to throw some film in this thing it looks perfect.

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

It’s a whole new world. Enjoy!

@mr_mr Год назад

great walk through! I love my Rollei 35 se! thanks

@sammmiii13 2 года назад

I’ve had my Rollei 35S for 5 years now and will never get rid of it. It’s such a joy to use! Once you get your head around its quirks, of course! 🥰

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Yep I I’ve mine as well. I took it everywhere this past summer. Because of the compactness, the large controls and excellent lens, I want to have it with me at all times.

@MrShadownoise 3 месяца назад

Ditto, but from new in 1977 :-)

@belp28374 2 года назад

Most informative video I’ve seen on the Rollei 35S so far, thanks so much!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks so much

@PatrickFryer 3 года назад

Another great review! I agree, the Rollei 35 S takes really sharp photos for its size. This is a very quirky camera to use, but also a great way to pull yourself out of a creative rut. Reasons I have kept mine around :)

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I like it a lot. I sent it off to have the shutter problem fixed and plan to use it as my travel camera this summer.

@Ian-gp9xu 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@weldermarshall 2 года назад

Good review of a cracking little camera, I have one of the original German 35 Rollei’s and love it. After watching your review I think I will add a 35 S to my camera collection.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Nice!

@krisyuret5293 3 года назад

Than you for this great in-depth video!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much. I’m glad you found it useful!

@SnapographyAP 3 года назад

Great review. Love these cameras. Have both the S and T. The quality of the lenses are really unbelievably good. I'm surprised these aren't more popular.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I’ve always wanted one and finally pulled the trigger as I saw the prices going up and up. It seems most film cameras are increasing in value.

@arachnenet2244 2 года назад

Excellent video! I just picked one up and is in transit now. Your video definitely cleared some things up for me!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks!

@moggridge1 4 месяца назад

I enjoyed the review and the pictures, thank you. 👍😊

@FilmPhotographyChannel 4 месяца назад

Thanks for stopping by the channel!

@neglectedloves Год назад

Great review, thanks a lot! 👏🏻

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@fototryhard Год назад

Nice work!!! Thank you.

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Thanks for “tuning in”, lol

@jamesmatthew5870 2 года назад

Excellent overview! Thank you. Until I tried the Rollei 35, I had been using a Leica iiif as a daily pocket 35mm. High quality, and similarly quirky. In terms of 'always having a camera with you', the Rollei is a great option.

@stanvandersluis8486 Год назад

Can the rollei keep up with the leica?

@starsinmyeyes Год назад

Gravely point. Love it.

@bburchellphotos 3 года назад

I so want one of these cute little cameras! Especially the S version. One day... one day.

@jt4369 2 года назад

Don’t worry, it’ll happen before long. Just aim for one of the Singapore copies. Get two!

@ulftilly Год назад

Thank you for a inspiring movie, excellent work!

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@lauraimnida_ Год назад

I am a beginner in film and I want to learn a lot. This video was so useful and now I know I made a good purchase and will take my first shots soon! Thank you :)

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it useful.

@MrHolga 3 года назад

Thanks for the video of the Rollei 35 S. Not I got to get out with my Rollei 35. Maybe tomorrow. Cheers.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Enjoy it. Cheers!

@RonnyKohlmann 3 года назад

Great video as always! I was wondering when you’d pick up one of these since they are such a fine cameras. You were correct in saying that there are 2 systems for slow and faster shutter speeds. The slow system kicks in at 1/30 and slower. The reason these slower speed become sticky is because of old lubricant. That’s why repeating the slow speeds can reactivate some of the old oil. It’s an easy fix, if you know what you’re doing. There are tutorials on RU-vid.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. I’ve sent the camera off for repair now in order to avoid converting into a $300 paper weight! I have a pretty poor history when it comes to repairing cameras. My last repair attempt was of a 5cm collapsible Leica Summitar which is a really easy lens to take apart. I ended up mailing it Mr Ye literally in pieces. I get your point about old grease sometimes needing exercise to get back to normal operation. I think that’s what happened in this video when the 1/2 sec started working for a few clicks.

@asherdog9248 3 года назад

I occasionally will take selfies with my film cameras and found that a shutter release bulb works great. To acquire the correct focus and place to stand, I mark the spot with a rock, stick or leaf.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

That's a great idea!

@SoEinTyp Год назад

One and a half years ago my grandfather gave me three of his old cameras he used when he was younger: A (unfortunately not functioning) Nikon F-301, a Nikon FE and this little beauty: the Rollei 35. It is my most used camera, because it takes so incredibly good pictures even though it is so small. I can just put it in my pocket and go on with my day without noticing it and then quickly put it to use, when I see a nice scene. I LOVE it!

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

That precisely is the appeal of the Rollei 35 series. Compact, reliable with great optics. Cheers to your grandfather for passing that experience into you!

2 года назад

Great review of a great camera!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@j.k5654 3 года назад

That lens is crazy sharp

@DavidHosten 3 года назад

I'm hoping you get lots more subscribers as you provide better content than a lot of other photo channels.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much. I guess it will happen in time!

@60dedans 3 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel 8

@jonlouis2582 3 года назад

Now that was a comprehensive review.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks

@BboyGraphicx Год назад

Thank you, this was really helpful and informative, I definitely need a range finder attachment

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

They come in handy especially close up

@mikeahmadi 2 года назад

Actually the filter factor is a multiplication factor. You don’t open up 1.5 stops. Remember each stop is double the amount of light. A filter factor of two means you need double the amount of light so you open up one stop. A filter factor of 1.5 means you need 1.5 times the amount of light so you open up 1/2 stop. A filter factor of 8 is 3 stops (2x2x2). A filter factor of 4 is 2 stops (2x2).

@RustyKnorr Год назад

Thank you. A channel name like this and the guy doesn't even know how a filter changes exposure value.🤦

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Rude

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 года назад

Stunning wee camera theres a fully functioning model in a local op shop near me on hey want 130 nzd looks like Santa’s got an extra on the list. Awesome review thanks matevhave a good one

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks so much. Enjoy!

@andrewmcalea9978 2 года назад

good video overview, thanks.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Ricardo-SW 3 года назад

Welcome back! Good on the pronunciation too :)

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Hah! Thanks so much. I try to be accurate.

@terrywbreedlove 2 года назад

What a sweet little camera

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Absolutely. I’m taking it with me everywhere this summer.

@ghw7192 3 года назад

I bought my first Rollei 35 in the early 69-s right after they were first introduced and currently have a 35S and 2 of the 35T Rokkeis, all made in Germany. I was given a non-working 35N with the Triotar lens and a made in Singatore. Nikon makes filters that will fit the Sonnarr and I was able to get metal lenses hoogs and a stepping ring from China. I use a compact Sekoniv light meter that is far more accurate than the meter in the camera. . Except for the film advance on the Singapore "S", I have never had a problem with thee. Cameras. A very thorough trview.! I

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing.

@nickfanzo 2 года назад

The lenses on these are nice and sharp.

@Gielon 9 месяцев назад

As for shutter - often cleaning the blades with a drop of lighter fuel helps - I mean in other central shutter cameras

@eyewandersfoto 3 года назад

I have the 35, no further letter distinction, made in Singapore with a Schneider-Krueznach Tessar-style (S-Xenar f/3.5) which I love. I've felt this way about most SK glass over the years.... The S-Xenar has a sharpness and an airiness to the rendering which I prefer to the Sonnar if I'm honest. All the earlier versions are wonderful really.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Schneider Kreuznach made great glass. I had a couple of cameras (including an older digital) that had SK lenses and I agree 100% with your thoughts.

@weisserth 2 года назад

The Rollei 35 was good enough for Stephen Shore, so it can be good enough for you. And you. And you. My grandfather photographed on this and I inherited his Rollei 35. Unfortunately, it broke and I had to buy another Rollei 35. It's an interesting little camera. When you mastered zone focusing, it allows you to work fast.

@lensman5762 3 года назад

I have had a 35 SE for the last 15 years. It has a 40mm F2.8 Sonnar lens. It is nearly as sharp as my Leica 35mm Summilux F1.4 Aspherical. It is a brilliant little camera.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I agree. The lens is exceptional. As sharp as any of my Summicrons (I can’t afford Summilux, lol)

@markhou 3 года назад

Cool camera 📸 it's like an older Olympus XA

@MrShadownoise 3 месяца назад

I had, and still have both. I vastly prefer the 35S. Lens, handling, and especially viewfinder are much better.

@CBortlearts 3 дня назад

Nice video. I have one of the earliset versions that was given to me by the original owner in Germany who is a great freind of mine. I have always been very staisfied with the images from this camera and it is a joy to use. Typical German engineering....excellent +100. OUt of the myriad of cameras I have owned and tried, 100% of my cameras are German. They just made the best ever and I do not think there is amodern camera today that can top them. Rollei, Voigtlander, Leica, Agfa, Zeiss...perfection.

@avcle 3 года назад

Not sure if you are aware of this but the Rollei shutter acts similar to the shutter on the Hasselblad 500cm where you actually have to hold the shutter button down throughout the whole exposure. So it is a possibility that you might be releasing the shutter before the exposure is completed (for example, doing a 1 second exposure but releasing pressure off the shutter button before the full 1 second will cause the exposure to stop before reaching the full second). Hope that it’s not a bigger issue, just bought one of these recently and it jammed so I sent it out to Harry Fleenor in Oceanside, CA, he specializes in Rollei cameras.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip. If you notice on the video when I press the shutter while in bulb, you hear the clockwork gears grinding the first time but not the next time. Then during the 1/2 sec exposure you hear the gear movement a couple of times but the next time it goes back to the faster speed. I tried it again just to check and it’s still doing the same thing even after holding the shutter button down. Thanks for the tip anyway.

@blende5.693 Год назад

Amazing review, thanks I’m also enjoy my Rollei 35s. It’s not a Leica, but it’s a funny very good camera.

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

It really is!

@kioly_ah Год назад

非常感谢详细的介绍

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

You’re very welcome!

@stratii98 3 года назад

Nice review ! Thank you. Rollei may be not practical, but I think this camera just slows you down a bit. It could be a pros or cons, depends on your use of this little one Love this camera so much. Size allows me to carry it all day in a pocket. And if something beautiful is in my way - I am slowly taking photo. I’ll try to sum up - not the fastest, may be not the best one for street; but if you are prepared - it’s monster in your pocket (Sorry for some mistakes, I am not native speaker)

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

You offered a Great perspective. I think once you get enough practice with this camera you can take a photo fairly quickly. I enjoy using it because of the small size and sharp lens. Thanks for commenting.

@nathanbarker7686 2 года назад

Great video as usual sir, I've recently acquired a 35TE after owning two B35's for some time and loving the images they produce. Also love it when cameras magically repair themselves when you least expect it. One question I have to put out there to everyone is; Do you let your advance lever slap/spring itself back into place from its farthest point or do you help it back to it's resting point? Whenever I see someone let go from the farthest point and I hear it 'slap' back into place it makes me flinch. Not being judgemental or stating either way is right or wrong, I just try and treat my cameras like I treat my crown jewells :D.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I don’t purposely let the film advance slap back into place but I don’t avoid it. It’s a light but rigid piece of stamped metal which I don’t think requires any special precautions. Rollei’s are known for their superb solid build quality.

@toddm6999 3 года назад

I really enjoy your channel ...it is so very informative and interesting!...cool camera ...I use an Olympus M1

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much. So you actually have the original M1 before they renamed them to OM-1?

@toddm6999 3 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel OM1 wish it was the original....I would have quite a find.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

So true

@Mike_the_Elder Год назад

Great review, thanks. Made me order the SE model. What rage finder do you use?

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Sorry that I didn’t see your post sooner. I use an “Ideal” rangefinder. They can be found on eBay. It seems they were a pretty popular brand back in the day.

@zahouda 3 года назад

Exczllent video as always! But where did you get the battery? Again thx for the video

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Your welcome. Batteries plus or Amazon.

@joeplonsker633 3 года назад

Thanks to your video I just discovered that I have the same slow shutter issue with my Rollei 35 (German original). Looks like I should send it for a CLA before anything else starts to get wonky.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I found a place that said they can fix it for $75-$95 but they still have the camera so I have to see how good their work is. My local camera store wanted $400 to CLA! I think they were trying to rip me off. I had my Leica’s CLAd for around $130.

@joeplonsker633 3 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel under $100 is totally reasonable. I don't think I would have ever noticed the shutter issue without your video, since I'm typically shooting sunny 16 outside, and in those dark conditions I just throw a small flash on. But preventative work may just be worth it if it will last me another decade.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I agree. Assuming they do good work the price is reasonable. I plan on keeping the camera so I figured I would get it functioning properly.

@rubbersouul Год назад

Excelent review once again. Would be could to see how does this lens compare side by side with the Canonet.

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Noted!

@chrissoclone 3 года назад

I have the same one from my late father but rarely used it, it's sooo unintuitive and slow - but seeing your photos I want to give it another try, that lens is really fantastic and probably the best in my collection. I also didn't know it was that expensive, I always thought I had a cheaper version (maybe it still is, it's Singapore made) and the T was the expensive one. I guess I'd just try it with a super forgiving color film on a bright sunny day using f16, the lightmeter drove me nuts last time I used it. :) Oh, any battery suggestions since the original one isn't made anymore?

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I’ve used the WeinCell MRB625 available on Amazon. The 35T is the less expensive one with the Tessar F3.5 lens. The 35S has the Sonnar f2.8 lens. If you have an 35TE or 35SE then they have the LEDs in the viewfinder instead of the match needles on top of the camera for meter adjustment. The majority of them were made in Singapore. The Germany models were the early ones. Cheers

@randallstewart1224 11 месяцев назад

While the Rollei 40mm Sonnar used on the 35S is a very good lens overall, it is exceptional at its optimum aperture of 8.0. Used at that setting, the weak link in photo sharpness is the user's ability to hold this small camera steady during exposure.

@MiamiMillionaire Год назад

Camera size doesn't matter 📷👍

@urimsuh 3 года назад

The camera is so cuteeeee

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Lol, it is.

@rchu1678 4 месяца назад

I had a Rollei 35 TE, the slow shutter speed at 2 and 1 had the same problem as yours. It might need a CLA?

@CzejenAndCodaj 4 месяца назад

Did You know that Mint will made Rolley 35AF later this year?

@jacovanlith5082 2 года назад

The Rollei 35 was for sale with Schneider and Zeiss optics A Zeiss Triotar - 3 element optic plus Prontor shutter A Zeiss Tessar - 4 element optic plus Compur shutter A Zeiss Sonnar - 6 element optic plus Compur shutter A Schneider S-Xenar - A Schneider S-Apogon -

@randallstewart1224 11 месяцев назад

Correction: The Sonnar is a five element lens. While the Xenar in general use is a four element Tessar-copy, I'm not sure what the "S-Xenar" is. The "S-Apogon"? Who knows what Schneider slapped on its meager contribution to the Rollei 35 genre. This only appears on some of the ultra over-priced collector versions, which are never used to take photos anyway.

@shademanirvanipour6870 2 года назад

I got one of these classic Rollei 35s cameras and I paid £27.00 from a charity shop in London and it came with original camera bag and lens cap and strap and front lens filter and it works well and give fantastic photos if only YOU KNOW HOW TO USE

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

That’s the key for these cameras. You have to know how to use them. Great results if you do everything right tho.

@RadianFilms64 3 года назад

Good video and nice camera! I wanted one, but that price... man, it's expensive! :))

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I agree. It’s a lot of money for what it is. The prices are going up on most desirable film cameras in general.

@RadianFilms64 3 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel Yes, that's right. All the hype of this camera, increased it's price a lot.

@eyewandersfoto 3 года назад

Seek out the Schneider-Krueznach S-Xenar type. They're often half the price and every bit as good.

@edwintan73 9 месяцев назад

which model do u recommend ? 35 / 35SE /35s ?

@tomobistrot195 3 года назад

Great vintage colors rendering! Color plus 200?

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

It was actually Fuji XTra 400. Both have nice color.

@ranooshian 2 года назад

Kudos to you! This was a very comprehensive, well thought out and nicely presented review. I own a Rollei 35 Classic and it (along with my Polaroid SX-70 and Minox TLX) are my favorite cameras. In this age of phone and digital cameras, they are a breath of fresh air to use and require the user to think before taking the shot: so as a budding photographer, this is how you learn how to take a good photo as well as acknowledge the history and technology of the past, especially Rollei, which sadly is no longer with us in camera production. These cameras were built like little tanks and with fantastic optics: they should not sit on shelves to be looked at as museum pieces but to be used as they were intended to be.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I agree wholeheartedly. I really like my Rollei 35S for the reasons I mentioned in the video. I also have a Rollei MX-EVS TLR which has absolutely incredible optics. Both are fun cameras to use and produce phenomenal photos.

@trappedindc8678 2 года назад

Hi Eric(k?), I see you’re in DC. If I see you on one of my wanders I’ll give you a shout and say hi.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

Absolutely! I don’t get up there very often but you never know.

@erichung9043 3 года назад

This is a great little street camera. Very discreet and unobtrusive. I have the original 35 made in Germany. I 've found it too fiddly with those knobs in front. Zone focusing for wide aperture is a bit of challenge. So I can imagine at F2.8, you would lose a lot of depth of field. For a little more money, I actually prefer the Contax T. But unfortunately, its price has been going up lately. The Contax T does have a built-in rangefinder and is about the same size as the Rollei when its flash module is not mounted. You should check in out if you haven't.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I’ll definitely take a look. Thanks.

@user-bk5de5nh6k 5 месяцев назад

Hey! Where did you find that rangefinder? I am having trouble finding one

@FilmPhotographyChannel 5 месяцев назад

I got it on eBay a few years ago. Search for Ideal Range Finder

@lensarticulate Год назад

I read somewhere that for some fully mechanical vintage cameras it’s not good for the shutter mechanism to change the speed after already having cocked the shutter. So say that you cocked the shutter at 1/60th of a second, but the lighting situation changed and you want to bump the shutter speed up to 1/250th, doing so could damage those components. Is that true for the 35s?

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Not necessarily but the thing to do is to change the aperture. It shouldn’t be a big adjustment.

@cathrynm Год назад

My father bought one of these decades back, one of the Singapore versions, and it's been lying around unused. I need to give it a try.

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Please do bits a fun camera to use

@coochieman7497 3 года назад

I have a Panasonic zoom c 900 zm if u have one can you do a vid on how to use it and how to turn on

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I’m sorry but I don’t have one. I’ll be glad to do a video if I ever get on tho. I think the camera is turned on by opening the lens.

@jasongold6751 Год назад

You better learn zone focus! Only hassle is guessing distances in wide apertures. Battery almost impossible.I have Zeiss Tessar, more contrasty than Sonnar. No dents?

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

No dents on my camera. I use zone focusing with this camera all the time. I thought for the video it would be a fun exercise to open the lens up in daylight by using a filter and get some shots with bokeh!

@nedmacfadden7654 11 дней назад

Great videos! Is there a way to connect an off camera flash?

@FilmPhotographyChannel 7 дней назад

Yes since it has a hot shoe, you can use a simple cord that connects the camera to your flash. Search on amazon for “off camera flash cord” and you’ll find several. You won’t have TTL so you have to use a meter or old school Guide Numbers (which work really well). You can even use multiple flashes if you get a set of wireless flash triggers! This is more complicated but I’ve used them successfully (with a flash meter) on any camera with a hot shoe or a PC socket.

@nedmacfadden7654 6 дней назад

Thanks for the info! Is the PC socket on the camera? There seems to be an accessory I see in some images that shows the cable connecting to a bracket, but I can't tell if it's to the bracket or to the camera body. I was really interested in the Minolta HiMatic 7sii, but it seems like x sync is only through the hot shoe. Is that true? I think in the end I'm going with an Olympus 35 RC for a lightweight, easy to carry set up.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 6 дней назад

The cord I’m talking about slides onto the hotshoe of the Rollei (or any camera with a hotshoe and the other end connects to the shoe of your flash. It’s usually a coiled cord which allows you to setup off camera flash-not a PC cord. The wireless trigger usually comes with a PC cord to connect to your camera in case you need it but it also has a hotshoe that goes on your camera and then the remote triggers attach to your flash shoe. The wireless setup works best with a flash meter or you could also use a digital camera to test the light for shadows and bright spots before committing to film.

@johncook7403 3 года назад

I don't think the shutter just repaired it's self. With mine you have to hold the shutter button at least as long as the slow speed you selected or it will close the shutter upon release.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Yeah I was just kidding. You’ll see in the video that a few seconds later it went back to having the same problem. Another person posted what you said about holding the shutter button down which didn’t work on my copy. I’m pretty sure there’s no shutter that’s designed to operate only when holding the shutter button down (except for bulb mode). These old manual shutters use clockwork-type gears which you hear grinding away for the length of time that the shutter is open. It kinda sounds like a wind-up toy. I’ve handled several of these cameras and didn’t find this necessary for any of them and there’s no mention of this in the owners manual. I’ve sent my camera off for shutter repair/CLA and I hope to get it back next week sometime. I’ll probably post a short video after I get it back.

@AbdullahIbneMasud 3 года назад

What are those external range finders called I am trying to find one for my Rollei as I have lot of out of focus shots

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

eBay search for “ideal rangefinder”

@randallstewart175 3 года назад

As an owner and user of both Rollei 35 and external rangefinder units, I offer my experience that you do not want to use those two items together. First, from best (Kodak) to worst (Ideal or no name plastic), those external RF units rarely work any better than an eyeball-guess for distance. Socondly, having to fumble with an RF unit in addition to the little camera largely offsets the utility of the camera. If you have to use a rangefinder, just get a different camera with one built-in.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Hello Randall, I used the rangefinder specifically as a test to see if I could get a nice background blur from the 40mm f2.8 lens. I really wanted to get exact focus at 3-5 feet which is why I employed the rangefinder. I got the results I wanted and was happy to see the nice out of focus background. I take your point and don’t disagree. It is cumbersome and does slow down the process somewhat. I had it in my pocket and pulled it out for the few shots that were taken at distances shorter than infinity. That being said, this isn’t a rapid shooting camera in any scenario so it went well overall. I sincerely appreciate your feedback.

@m.l1690 Год назад

I'd say Rollei 35s is the best compact 35mm camera

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

One of my favorites for sure.

@Chipchase780 Год назад

I’d love to own one of these, a gorgeous object just to keep on a display shelf !

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

I use mine often. One of my favorite cameras to carry around. Not just for my shelf.

@Chipchase780 Год назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel of course, like a classic car, needs to be used to be appreciated.

@ligmaDeltaPhi 2 года назад

Was just gifted one of these. Any idea where I could get the wrist strap, tripod and flash?

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I get all my stuff on eBay. I don’t know a source outside of them.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

You may not see what you’re looking for right away so you may have to keep a watch out over time. Whatever you’re looking for will eventually show up.

@jesperbent3685 9 месяцев назад

Where do you talk about focusing? Ithink the most important for getting good pics with this camera

@jt4369 2 года назад

I have an original Rollei 35. I developed several rolls I had hyperfocal distanced focused years ago and threw them into a drawer. Several years later I had them developed. Incredible. That Tessar lens is tack sharp. TACK sharp. This camera gives the Leica fanboys a run for their money!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I agree 100%. The Sonnar lens on my camera is also incredible. I think ultimately the optics is what will make this camera as collectible as its been. The price keeps going up and up.

@caldera878 3 года назад

Perhaps it's super sharp because of zone focusing and not using it like a traditional SLR or rangefinder which forces you to focus on a small specific part of the image.

@caldera878 3 года назад

@UnderBridge Rock The only focusing method for this camera is by using the lens hyperfocal distance which usually means selecting a high aperture which gives you a wide depth of field. Try using this lens at f2.8 and guessing the focus distance without any internal focusing aid. I'm pretty sure it'll result in out of focus images buddy.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

You may have missed it but what I did in the video at 18:36 was to use a hand held rangefinder so I could focus precisely at f2.8 and see how the bokeh is from the Zeiss lens. I took advantage of an overcast day, the -1.5 stop yellow filter and 100 speed TMax film in order to shoot wide open during daylight. I included some pics with tack-sharp focus and nice out of focus background. Check out the picture of the sign with all the writing on it and notice the razor thin depth of field as the focus falls off on the left side of the sign. It’s a two step process to focus (first) the rangefinder and then (2nd) the lens but it’s not terrible if you’re not in a hurry.

@banana_alice3 2 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel whats the brand of the rangefinder accessory? i'd like to try to find one for myself. thanks!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 2 года назад

I’ve misplaced it so I’m not sure. There’s tons of them on eBay. Just search for “rangefinder accessory” and you’ll see them.

@banana_alice3 2 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel Thank you!

@blcny4aghst 8 месяцев назад

Roller xf 35 is a rangefinder

@LiveLoveLaugh102310 Год назад

I'm slightly bothered how you kept saying 'for such a tiny camera, it had such good features', when for in fact this is very much a premium camera released by Rollei back in the day. From what I gather, they went all out with this model and spared no dime with production. The 35 S and SE are the collectibles from the line coz of the Zeiss Sonnar lens itself.

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

Yep. I think we’re saying the same thing. I called it a tiny camera with “big parts” in the video. The point being that most small cameras aren’t usually as well made and easy to use as the Rollei 35 series.

@pedromtorres Год назад

Mate what is the difference between the 35 and the 35 S ?

@FilmPhotographyChannel Год назад

I explain the differences in the video but in short, th S stands for Sonnar which gives you the f2.8 Sonnar lens Vs the f3.5 Tessat lens in the 35.

@GiancarloBenzina 2 месяца назад

1. Leitz Barnack 2. Rollei 35S 3. iPhone Pro Max latest. In 50yrs, the Barnack will still run, the Rollei will have eaten film and the i-what? is forgotten.

@galaxygroupentertainment6196 19 дней назад

My Rollei is just Rollei 35 is it a fake one or?

@ackamack101 3 года назад

Not without an external rangefinder lol 😆

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Or past 20 feet😃

@ackamack101 3 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel 😂

@Ricardo-SW 3 года назад

Having to take it away from your face to wind the left-hand film advance lever means taking more than one shot ("burst" :) is not possible. Interesting but quirky and not very practical. I can see why it can be attractive, but the Olympus XA at half the price or less is much more useable and excellent lens on that too.

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

I don't think the frame rate that one could accomplish with either the XA or 35S would ever be defined as a "burst", lol. When I used the oddly placed film advance is pretty convenient although it takes getting used to. I do like that the XA has a built in rangefinder for easier focusing but the lens on the XA, as good as it is, doesn't compare to the lens on the Rollei. I have both cameras and was really blown away by the sharpness and overall rendering from the Rollei. I agree that the Rollei is way too expensive. I remember just a few years ago they sold from $150 to $190US. Now, you can't find them for less than $300 (Sonnar) and that would be a damaged or malfunctioning one. Mint & functioning is $400-500!

@janglausercomposer 3 года назад

@@FilmPhotographyChannel thanks for your video! Didn't know they were that expensive... Just bought a functioning 35 SE in good condition for 100 bucks, seems to be an exception then... Looking forward to shooting it!

@FilmPhotographyChannel 3 года назад

Wow you made the deal of the century! The SE is the top model in the line and sells regularly from $375-$550 depending on condition. I sent mine off to have the shutter repaired.

@randallstewart175 3 года назад

Both Rollei 35 and XA take 35mm film and give a full frame image. After that, they have little in common. The lens on the Rollei 25S is one of the best ever made; the lens on the XA is one of the worst, adequate for snapshots and no more. The Rollei is solid metal; the XA is all plastic. The Rollei is all mechanical with user adjustable exposure settings; the XA is all electric and will not function without power; it has no user control over the exposure (I discount the backlight override.). The Rolei has no rangefinder and an excellent viewfinder; the XA has a rangefinder which is practically useless and a viewfinder which is both small and very dim.