April 24, 2024
Vintage ROLLEI 35 SE SONNAR 2.8/40MM
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Rollei 35 SE Sonnar 2 ,8 /40mmMade by Rollei in SingaporeThis is the Rollei 35 SE, produced by Rollei Singapore from November 1979 until September 1981.It was made with chrome and black covers.The S tands for Sonnar lens and the E for electronic meter.This model featured a meter with LED indicators in the viewer.The battery was moved from the film chamber to the top of the camera.Batteries not included.Production period : 1979 to 1981Production numbers : Singapore 150.000 unitsLens: Collapsable Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Sonnar 1:2.8 f=40mm, HFT Coated, made by Rollei under license.Filter Size : M30.5 x 0.5Weight: 335 gramsLens cap not included."This is one quirky yet lovable camera. The first of a long line of different versions of this classic first appeared in 1966. The last model, the35 SE ,outlined here, disappeared from stores in 1982. Why discuss a camera that has been around for more than 35 years and which has been off the market for at least 20 years? Because in its day it was the smallest highest-quality 35mm camera made, and in terms of image quality has had few if any competitors‚ especially today.Quirky is not an exaggeration. It's as if Rollei's designers threw away the rule book and started with a clean piece of paper when this camera was first designed. The first time you take it to hand you'll be all thumbs, but after
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