It's a camera with a learning curve beacuse it has its controls on different places. But once you realize they're very ergonomic and placed where your fingers are, it's very intuitive. I have one 35 and two 35S and, as you can see, love them. The image quality is excelent. I actually find the Tessar lens better than the Sonnar, but by a little, not that much, really. And none of them present lateral color aberration, which is impressive for a lens this size. This shows how good they are! Being mechanical, they'll last forever. Thanks for the video, very enjoyable!
Thanks for watching, José. I agree about the Tessar, though haven't had the chance to compare directly with the Sonnar. It's certainly sharp enough and the lack of aberration really does lift it to a different class compared to many later point and shoots.
I think the best part is the display of modern architecture. More on point, I've followed a lot of videos and other media and other media regarding the Rollei 35 SE/TE cameras, and I own a couple as well. This is the first time I have ever heard of either a TE or SE have a meter which has failed. I prefer them over the earlier models for their meter, which is not dependent on battery voltage for its accuracy. The meter in these versions works accurately with modern 6 volt battery, or with an accumulation of lower voltage batteries which collectively exceed its 5.6 volt requirement.
Thanks Randall. I'm glad you enjoyed the architectural shots. I think I need to do a follow up video. I'd given up on the light meter a while back (I'm quite comfortable sunny 16 estimation) but after I recorded the video and I was shooting the b roll, I put a battery in there to show the LEDs in the viewfinder. It still seem to be underexposing shots so I need to look into the voltage issue more. I've had issues with other cameras that need silver oxide batteries rather than alkaline batteries because of the voltage discharge curve. This was 6V. What I found, though, was that while I'm still concerned about the accuracy, I was a bit surprised by the apparent RELIABILITY of the meter. So I need to investigate further. Your comment has given me hope that my non-empirical testing against white walls could be flawed or that a bit of exposure compensation could still make the meter very useful. Time for more testing and maybe a future video!
Just wondering, do you mail your shot film back home and then develop; develop in China; or go through airline security with shot film? I am interested in how you travel with film. Thank you and keep with the videos- they are great! And yes, vampires take selfies to keep their hair in line!
All makes sense now about the vampires. I'm actually overseas at the moment. I just keep my film in a ziplock bag and ask them to check it manually. Doesn't always work and I have had fogged film before but that's usually after repeated scans. The best solution is developing there and bringing the negatives home but that can be expensive. Thanks for the comment!
I have one too. That's an amazing camera. The zone focusing means you don't have to think in metres or feet, the autoexposure and flag means you'll mostly get that right too. And like the Rollei the lens is quite sharp. AND it's small. Not as small as the Rollei but ergonomically better.
@ After 40 years in a draw I had it refurbed with new light seals and it is in my camera bag alongside my digital gear. Usually with a roll of Ilford XP2.
Came for the camera review, stayed for the hilarious commentary. If any camera manufacturer is reading this, give the man a freebie!
My name is Mark McMahon and I endorse this message 🤣 Thanks for watching, Julie.
It's a camera with a learning curve beacuse it has its controls on different places. But once you realize they're very ergonomic and placed where your fingers are, it's very intuitive. I have one 35 and two 35S and, as you can see, love them. The image quality is excelent. I actually find the Tessar lens better than the Sonnar, but by a little, not that much, really. And none of them present lateral color aberration, which is impressive for a lens this size. This shows how good they are! Being mechanical, they'll last forever.
Thanks for the video, very enjoyable!
Thanks for watching, José. I agree about the Tessar, though haven't had the chance to compare directly with the Sonnar. It's certainly sharp enough and the lack of aberration really does lift it to a different class compared to many later point and shoots.
That was a productive couple of hours!
@@aiherzen thanks for the positive feedback!
I think the best part is the display of modern architecture. More on point, I've followed a lot of videos and other media and other media regarding the Rollei 35 SE/TE cameras, and I own a couple as well. This is the first time I have ever heard of either a TE or SE have a meter which has failed. I prefer them over the earlier models for their meter, which is not dependent on battery voltage for its accuracy. The meter in these versions works accurately with modern 6 volt battery, or with an accumulation of lower voltage batteries which collectively exceed its 5.6 volt requirement.
Thanks Randall. I'm glad you enjoyed the architectural shots. I think I need to do a follow up video. I'd given up on the light meter a while back (I'm quite comfortable sunny 16 estimation) but after I recorded the video and I was shooting the b roll, I put a battery in there to show the LEDs in the viewfinder. It still seem to be underexposing shots so I need to look into the voltage issue more. I've had issues with other cameras that need silver oxide batteries rather than alkaline batteries because of the voltage discharge curve. This was 6V. What I found, though, was that while I'm still concerned about the accuracy, I was a bit surprised by the apparent RELIABILITY of the meter. So I need to investigate further. Your comment has given me hope that my non-empirical testing against white walls could be flawed or that a bit of exposure compensation could still make the meter very useful. Time for more testing and maybe a future video!
Just wondering, do you mail your shot film back home and then develop; develop in China; or go through airline security with shot film? I am interested in how you travel with film. Thank you and keep with the videos- they are great! And yes, vampires take selfies to keep their hair in line!
All makes sense now about the vampires. I'm actually overseas at the moment. I just keep my film in a ziplock bag and ask them to check it manually. Doesn't always work and I have had fogged film before but that's usually after repeated scans. The best solution is developing there and bringing the negatives home but that can be expensive. Thanks for the comment!
I still use an Olympus Trip 35.
I have one too. That's an amazing camera. The zone focusing means you don't have to think in metres or feet, the autoexposure and flag means you'll mostly get that right too. And like the Rollei the lens is quite sharp. AND it's small. Not as small as the Rollei but ergonomically better.
@ After 40 years in a draw I had it refurbed with new light seals and it is in my camera bag alongside my digital gear. Usually with a roll of Ilford XP2.
The Rollei AF is a piece of crap 💩 and is not made by Rollei!
Good to know! Makes me feel less bad about not owning one.