Loved this video (as I do all your videos, Max). I used to live and work (commercial photographer) in NYC, but retired nine years ago, and left for the country; so, this video was especially nostalgic for me. I brings back memories for sure. I must also add, you brought me back to film (some time back, already) and I've fallen in love with it, all over again. Thank-you Max for all you're doing!!
@Wasp9513
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your dedication and inspiration. It was because of your videos that I purchased an Olympus OM-1. I have never shoot film. It is my entrance to this journey. Thanks.
@CBortlearts
16 күн бұрын
Oh how I wish Rollei would have stayed in Germany and kept innovating. They would have been Leicas direct competitor for the betterment of all film shooters of 35mm. I have an early edition of a Rollei 35 given to me from a very good friend of mine while living in Germany. He was the origninal owner. I love that camera. It is not on par to the build quality of my Leicas but damn is it an awesome camera to use. So small and takes stunning photos. The innovation is to be respected, just as the barnack is. I am glad Leica survived. I wish the Rollei and Voigtlanders did as well. Imagine a Voigtlander Bessa built today from the same factory that was in Germany then.
@nohandle54
Жыл бұрын
Always wanted to pick one of these up and give it a try. Now more so - another great video
@marcoandres7475
Жыл бұрын
Every Analog Insights video is a treat, with a perfect balance between usability, results and images. The XF 35 fits in well with the Agfa Optima Sensor 1035, which has a similar design sense, In fatct, your video was the deciding factor in purchasing one. The Voigtlander VF135, while not as úr, is a reasonable temptation.
@ShutterKnack
Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching, Max! I have the cousin of the Rollei XF 35: Voigtlander VF 135. They basically are the same cameras with the same lens but just different brand. I got it from a neighbour who just gave it to me from an estate because she knew I am into photography. First time I shot with it, I was so amazed by how great the lens is! The metering, the lens, everything is pretty spot on! Cheers!
@thisisjackcole
Жыл бұрын
Great vid, and lovely shots. Just got mine off ebay and can't wait to try it out...
@AnalogInsights
Жыл бұрын
Great, have fun giving it a try.
@nwmi23
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful review of what looks to be a nice little camera. I'm brand new to film photography and decided to purchase this camera immediately after your video!
@janjasiewicz9851
Жыл бұрын
👍 nice video! keep up the good work. Some of your photos have a definite old school feel to them...perfect.
@AnalogInsights
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Jan. Thank you.
@louiscarey2941
Жыл бұрын
Note that there is an early version of these with brass top/bottom - black paint ,they are significantly more chunky in feel due to the extra weight and the shutter button feels nicer, they can be identified by the made in Singapore written on the back if the top plate by the viewfinder instead of on the bottom plate. Nice camera to use quickly with only focus to do .
@39exposures
3 ай бұрын
amazing review as always.
@AnalogInsights
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. Really appreciate the kind feedback.
@ejorbe
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t edit to my previous comment to add another great video!! Always well thought out and giving pros and cons to the camera. Great shots as well!
@DrTopf
Жыл бұрын
My very first camera. Got it gifted by my father, still have the recipe of "500 Schilling". Still take it out once in a while for short vacations.
@hanneloreschulz4182
Жыл бұрын
stunning pics! Especially skyline from the boat/ferry? Spectacular and timeless - just love it! What a shame that only one like is accepted😀😉
@marcp.1752
Жыл бұрын
Finally, a fine new video to start in 2023, Max ! Expect a price raise in 3...2....1 ! I have mine since decades, it's a good lens, and you're right Max, Rollei licensed the Zeiss lens design, back into the heyday. A pity, one can't set things manually, and the shutterspeed doesn't hit 1/1000s at least. I wished for manual control, especially exposure compensation, ISO up to ISO/ASA 3200. Zeiss Sonnar lenses feature some kind of lens glow at small apertures, the typical Sonnar glow, similar to specific Leica lenses at specific F-Stops.
@jklphoto
Жыл бұрын
Always great to hear your thoughts Max. Very retro images. Reminiscent of my days in NYC in the late 1970s-80s.
@autisticlife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a good and enjoyable video. I like the look a Sonnar lens gives to a phtograph.
@iainhenstridge6343
Жыл бұрын
Another lovely, considered video Max. I've had an XF35 in my collection for years, but not used it yet. You've inspired me to load it up for a photo walk!
@GonzoTheRosarian
Жыл бұрын
I had seen these little cameras great to know the lens is so good. It gives me the same vibe as the Yashica Electro 35 GL but I suspect lighter in weight! Thank you for your review, always spot on!
@erichstocker8358
Жыл бұрын
As always I love your gear review because they focus on photography and photographs rather than gear per se. I had never encountered this version of the Rollei 35. So, it was very interesting to follow your video. I have to say I love the "streamlined" look of this camera. Definitely a gorgeous lens that is clean, crisp and provides great detail. As always a super interesting video that was extremely well presented.
@BeingWolfy
Жыл бұрын
Nice review. Thank you.
@tomjanowski8584
Жыл бұрын
I've been tempted to get one of these. But I think I'm going to invest in having my Rollei 35S CLA'd and repaired.
@ejorbe
Жыл бұрын
Aw man! You were here in NJ/NY area!? That is cool! You could have borrowed my Minolta Dynax 9 and have a choice of lenses to shoot around here!! Hopefully you will make another trip sometime! Now, to watch the rest of the video.
@vincentvincent5979
Жыл бұрын
A tip for manipulating the light meter is to use an ND8 filter to force it to open up the aperture if you want a shallow depth of field - or a variable ND filter which allows you to use it as DIY exposure compensation.
@chiefdispatcher
Жыл бұрын
I like Zeiss optics!
@GeorgiosKalaydjian
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, and beautiful New York photos, I was there also last December and took some good photos for Brooklyn Bridge (Dumbo).
@mickeef31
12 күн бұрын
Thanks Max, really tempted to pick up one of these from eBay in Japan. They look in excellent condition. I’m interested in your point of view with using one in low light / live music / b&w film scenarios?
@mattshepherd4861
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your review. They are always calming and informative. Grüße aus Bayern.
@andybanks3416
Жыл бұрын
Happy new year Max , best wishes.
@agentu8969
Жыл бұрын
Ich habe tatsächlich genau so eine Kamera, zuletzt benutzt 1990 oder so… Das Video hat mich inspiriert, sie mal wieder heraus zu suchen und zu schauen, ob sie noch funktioniert - falls ich eine Batterie dafür besorgen kann…
@inahaase889
Жыл бұрын
Beeindruckende Bilder von NYC.❤😎
@vincentvincent5979
Жыл бұрын
I'm relieved that I was able to get my XF35 for the lowly sum of £30 (aperture blades are sluggish to close, so they need a clean but otherwise works) the other week, as the average price of the XF35 is absolutely wild these days.
@RodCorkin
Жыл бұрын
I bought one fully functional for £20 on eBay, no other bidders because the seller couldn't spell Rollei 😀
@KVenturi
Жыл бұрын
I love this thing
@milanovevlogy
8 ай бұрын
i was sold by 9:45 shot :)
@stoffi
Жыл бұрын
Great review! Something that I didn't notice you mentioning, is that the lens in this camera is radioactive. Just a heads up for when it comes to cleaning, servicing and if the glass scratches or breaks (!).
@lensman5762
Жыл бұрын
I don't get the camera TBH, not at present asking prices ( no spares, no repairs possible anymore ), but the photography was beautiful.
@WhitehornMichael
Жыл бұрын
Get the Voigtlander VF135 instead. Pretty sure it's exactly the same minus automatic flash exposure. It's a lot cheaper, I got mine for £15
@toulcaz31
Жыл бұрын
No manual mode while the meter is powered by a wein cell battery (meaning meter might be off) and ISO limited is really the sad part given how great this lens is.
@sandor7594
Жыл бұрын
I had a Rollei XF, inherited from my father. I took all the photos in Greece with a Rollei. He took very good pictures. But I ended up going back to my own Minolta XD7. The main advantage of the Rollei is that it is light and small. The Minolta is a much more serious machine, I like it better.
@paulwadsworth7298
Жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed watching all of your videos. Can I ask, do all of the cameras you've discussed form part of your own collection? Thanks and keep up the good work.
@Kneedeepinstock
Жыл бұрын
can you please do an episode on the Ricoh GR1 and V etc? like maitani with the XA i like knowing about the designer and how incredible their work is. I like the ricoh gr1 alot but cant find any info. on it. thanks
@AdalusLowManzini
Жыл бұрын
Hello there, I loved your video! I just thrifted one of these cameras and I am having trouble figuring out how to use a weincell 1.35 v as the battery... could you help me?
@bambamnat
4 ай бұрын
my rollei xf35 film counter doesn’t go up once per cut from 18-20 and no more from 24. Is it broken? ( i used 36cut film)
@kkiren
10 ай бұрын
Hi, im getting this camera and was wondering to fit a filter on I just need to get a "46mm" filter correct? Sorry this is my first time ever trying to fit a filter on a camera so wanted some clarification. Thanks
@AnalogInsights
10 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly. It is a E46 filter thread. Should work just fine.
@awichiwou
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, congratulations for your channel, I like it very much. Does it have exposure lock as the konica C35? thank you.
@user-if1lf4jt5c
8 ай бұрын
I can fire the shutter even without the battery, any idea what's the shutter speed without a battery loaded?
@AnalogInsights
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I am not 100% certain but believe the fallback shutter speed is 1/30th. In general, I would recommend using this camera always with a battery. Sometimes the contacts need to be cleaned and taken care of. But then it should be good to go again.
@andreschulze988
Жыл бұрын
genial - ich liebe ebenfalls diese Kamera und habe eine eloxierte Variante und eine lackierte Variante in schwarz
@pixelpeter3883
Жыл бұрын
Think it was that filter that created those flares, not the Sonnar ;-)
@patricksalt1825
Жыл бұрын
I am wondering whether the exposure system of the XF35 (with fixed relationships between aperture and shutter speed) is the one Rollei had previously used in the Rolleimagic, and whether past experience with this Rolleimagic system is the reason it was chosen for the XF35 ? I prefer to use film rated at 3200 ASA and I wonder whether a red filter could be placed over just the lens itself (and not over the sensor) is a feasible option ?
@corgikun2579
Жыл бұрын
what microphone do you use? your voice sounds so cool
@AnalogInsights
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am using a Rode SmartLav+ microphone for these recordings.
@powderedtoastman3093
Жыл бұрын
What Moscot frames are they
@AnalogInsights
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking. These are actually from The Bespoke Dudes and the model is called Welt. They are available as sunglasses as well.
@marcp.1752
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know, about the XF 35, what is being wrong, when the Film advance lever must being pulled double, instead of one time, as normal? I don't know, how-to fix that issue. I have no camera repair skills.
@Rkolb2798
Жыл бұрын
May I ask about taking exposed film through airport security , did you just put it in your bag and trust to luck or explain what it was to the X-ray people ? Cheers
@ianthomas465
Жыл бұрын
I travelled in August with my family to San Francisco and had a lot of different film stocks with me. I had them in my cabin luggage and they were scanned in Frankfurt and on the way back they went three times through the scanner in SF as the security guys were concerned about my camera equipment. Making a long story short - all films survived without any damages, also the 23 years superimposed Agfachrome RSX professional. Best regards, Greg
@AnalogInsights
Жыл бұрын
Same experience here. In the past I typically opted for hand checks. In this case I didn’t (except for an unnecessary second scan at CDG in Paris) and all films turned out fine.
@Rkolb2798
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you’re replies , I was wondering how the X-ray might affect exposed film . Would be a shame to loose all my photos when I go to Spain . Cheers
@danc2014
Жыл бұрын
Xray scanners will always cause a slight fog to any film. It was reported you should not notice anything unless the film is Iso 800 up. The more it is xrayed the more it fogs.
@markfewtrell2198
6 ай бұрын
is this a genuine rangefinder?
@podhoncisty
Жыл бұрын
Have shoot wirh it, nice camera, nice lens, Voigtländer VF135 is better with better lens, it's just my opinion, don't hate me 🙂
@johncolquhoun6416
Жыл бұрын
Fuji xe4 really looks like this.
@SimonGarnier
Жыл бұрын
I should have stolen the camera while you were at my place ;-)
@AnalogInsights
Жыл бұрын
Haha. Good one. 😂
@user-ge3ny7sx1r
Ай бұрын
可もなく不可も無い普及機の標準的カメラで在る
@johnyoung1606
Жыл бұрын
:) :) :)
@GermanFordinal
Ай бұрын
8 minutes in, no spec information really about the camera. Does it have autofocus? How long does the battery last? Can I change the aperture manually? And you're absolutely wrecking it with your harsh breathing and not-so-nice ASMR swallowing. Come to the point
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