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Brush or scrape the battery contact points for corrosion with a steel brush or flat screwdriver until you se the bare metal surface. Also the springs at the top of the battery compartment. You can flush with warm water where it doesn’t get into the camera. Let it dry thoroughly and apply some oil to the metal parts. That should solve the battery issue.

As seen in your video you have set the shutter speed at 1 ant the click is fast. I have found the same camera at my fathers stuff. I rotate the shutter speed, but I get the same speed all the time. Is this normal?

Hi Jon. While looking for help to get started with the epson scanner and Silverfast 9 combination, I stumbled across this video. I feel all of it. Great how open you are about it. Many thanks for that. Except that my father wasn't a photographer, I recognize pretty much everything you describe in myself. After a complete breakdown resulting from a combination of burn out syndrome and severe depression a few years ago, it was photography and the intense involvement with it that got me moving again. The darkroom is a kind of therapy room. I am writing this because your video touched me deeply and to tell you that you are not alone.

What camera is this?

I have the later metal knob revision, in its branded soft leather glove bag I like the learning of little details like earlier revisions had plastic knobs (probably Bakelite, which is brittle & can easily shatter & chip) I wish you would have taken a picture of something modern, like a car, I feel something oddly wonderful when taking pictures of modern subject matter with vintage tech 😊

Thx for taking your time to make this video. Got one that i beleve it to be in excelent condition today. Got some pointers from your vid, thx.

I have 2 of these one Black one Chrome. Plus Asahi K "King" with Auto Takumar Zebra Lens. S1. H2. SV. All in near mint condition.

At the time Rollei owned Voigtlander and the Voigtlander VSL3E was a slightly down market version with a reduced specification, no multi exposure and plastic top plate rather than metal. Ironically the Voigtlander today seems to command the higher price. The Rolleiflex SL35E and the Voigtlander VSL3E were terribly unreliable back then and probably put the final nail in the coffin of Franke & Heidecke (the actual company, Rollei and Rolleiflex were brand names only). I know this because I had massive issues with my (several) SL35E's and my SL35ME's beforehand. I think it was all down to quality control on the circuit boards. Any of these cameras that survive today are probably going to be very reliable. The mechanical components are in the main shared with the Rolleiflex SL2002f and 3003, so they were designed to be up to professional use. In fact there was a five frame per second motor-drive developed for the camera, and therefore the shutter winding mechanism was extremely robust to cope with the stain. The camera would have got a 250 frame back if the company had survived long enough. Despite my personal experience in the 1970's, the Rolleiflex SL35E remains my favourite camera of that time, feels just right in every way. And yes I do have one now, more than one to be honest. One point you did not mention are the focus screens are interchangeable. One annoying point is that the aperture is shown in the viewfinder via a judas window. The issue is that not all the Rollei Zeiss lenses, even some of the quite late ones have the aperture scale correctly located for this to work. All of the Rolleinar lenses I have used work just fine. Overall, a great camera and I enjoyed the review.

Thank you, Very useful.

I found this camera with the flash equipment in the workplace of my grandpa, he died in april this year, my grandma wants to get rid of all the stuff, and i found this camera and another one, a Agfa bilinar. I have no knowledge about these cameras, but i knew they were vintage, so i got to keep them, saved from the garbage bin

I bought this camera as a decoration from a flea market like 10 years ago and just recently took more interest in it. Your video was great help for newbie like me (: was wondering what that small "S" at the top was - now i know (: Thank you for the video! Greetings from Finland

Great video thanks but PLEASE remove the music. It's hard to listen to you with that going on.

How do I open up de battery lock?

I got one for a steal as it was listed for parts since the owner didn't know how to test it. I don't think these are very pricey since it is just a triplet lens but there is nothing wrong with a good triplet lens if you're on a tripod and stopped down. I usually use F-16 or F-22 I've gotten insanely sharp shots with

Very informative and detailed. Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

I used one heaps in the 70's The lens is one of the sharpest I ever used.

watching this 4 years on as my grandad just gave me his one- the exact same! hopefully gonna get hold of some 120 tomorrow and modify it to fit in the camera, very excited!

Do you know how to manually rewind the film roll?

your review are good clear and informative but why is your music louder than your voice. And why have music at all. Try it without. Raymond

What would you say is the best film to buy for this?

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one thing people dont mention and extremely important. Dont set your film once you take the tape off. Otherwise, the film gets loose and you'll ruin your roll for sure

What a great camera

What are the differences between the white and black films inside the roll?

Hey John! quick tip, rather than pushing down on the hinges to close it, you can push the button (used to open it) and it buckles both hinges at the same time and lets you fold it closed. I just got one of these yesterday and found that feature by accident. I appreciate the video and was sad to scroll through ebay and see the film selling at $75/pack...wow! Take Care

An addition and a correction to an otherwise excellent overview of SilverFast 9. 1) The scanner piece in the lid is a light, the scanner uses the same sensor for everything in the lower part. The two are kept in synch during scanning. 2) to cut out that annoying mirror image scanning problem, put the negatives in the holder emulsion side up, shiny side down.

whats the point using one of those in this modern age? I am seeing people carry those for EDC. Thats beyond me

My father purchased one in late 50s and has taken so many photos using 620 film. I have this with me now. It is still working. In 1980s I used to buy 120 colour film and transfer to the metallic 620 spool after locking myself in our wardrobe. The results were good. All my initial learning on photography happened with Kodak Sterling ii

It's great to see a new video from you, and absolutely don't apologise for any time you take to help with mental health (or time you take away from the channel BECAUSE of mental health). We'll still be here as and when you're ready to come back! 💚

We are still here, and no need to apologise. Life can give you U turns you didn't bargain for, i know.

Thank you!

I have this camera and had no idea how to use the light meter and the consequences were 18 of my shots were completely over exposed. Thanks for the post 👌👍

Doing some research on the A3000/A3 -- I have come upon a huge batch of older cameras and have two A3000s -- they look fine, very clean -- the meter and battery check seem fine *BUT* that -frame prewind happens -*-EVERY-*- time I hit the shutter button. The mirror does not flip up or the shutter open -- they just advance three frames. I tried both with an old roll of film with DX code to see if that made a difference -- nope. Any idea what might be wrong or a simple fix? Thanks!!!

спасибо!!! все понятно и все красиво🎉🎉🎉🎉

how do i remove the film ? the reel is not complete and cam isnt clicking photos , so i wanna remove it midway and change the reel , since its very old

Is it archival?

Great vid. Music a little distracting. Thanks for making.

Nothing particularly special about this video, nor about the standard of photographs.

Great video but music is annoying and not necessary

Interesting video ,pity about the music couldnt watch it..

Great little camera. I love mine.

Great video, just picked one up in a charity shop for £3.00, cheers man.

The last of the series for Agfa and Ansco was the fast f2 lense and range- finder which is a very heavy version but many had issues with the shutter advance gear wearing out and focus grease becoming like glue and seizing the focus ring, .... it is very sad indeed that this German company came all this way and ended up making junk cameras in the end.... losing all those men and woman who built these fine cameras by hand is truly sad 😔 but all over the internet they are forsale and live on .

mine doesnt wind. anyone have an idea why and how I could fix it?

Thank you very much for this video, it has been of great help to me

I always fancied a Rolleiflex SL35E for access to the wonderful lenses it supported, Rollei, Zeiss, Voigtlander, but was always put off by the camera's rumoured unreliability. That said, I owned a 3003 for a couple of years without problem and still regularly use a 6002 that I bought in 1988.

Thank you so much for you help! I just bought this scanner and wasn't sure how to use it.

Thanks, good camera, The mount's name is SR then it was changes in the lenses and the coatings , auto rokkor, MC (meter coupled) and MD but the mount was SR för all the models.

Well done video. I was helping my parents do home renovations. And there it was, an AGFA that was my Grandfather's. I'll ask my parents about it later today.

I'm jealous the original leather came off so easily for you. Mine game me a lot of problems and was on there quite well.