Rollei 35S repair questions

Rose still life

D
Rose still life

  • 1
  • 0
  • 11
Sombra

A
Sombra

  • 3
  • 0
  • 83
The Gap

H
The Gap

  • 5
  • 2
  • 96

Forum statistics

Threads
199,014
Messages
2,784,601
Members
99,771
Latest member
treeshaveeyes
Recent bookmarks
0

MikethePiper

Member
Joined
Jul 21, 2022
Messages
1
Location
Silverdale, WA
Format
35mm
Hello, I am new to this forum. Last year I purchased a nice black Rollei 35 S to replace one I used to have 20 years ago, but it has a couple minor problems:

The shutter button has always been hard to press, even with a soft release button attached. It works but is hard enough not to engage with a cable release. It seems harder than I remember, but I don't have another one to compare it to. Is there a way to improve it?

The meter is accurate at the 50 ASA setting for a 100ASA film. I have read that the half of the hole in the meter arm should be visible at the 1/2 second and f/8 at 100 ASA setting. On mine, it has to be set to 1/4 sec. to achieve that. I guess it has to do with adjusting either the aperture or speed wheel in some way. How do I adjust it?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks

Michael
 

mgb74

Subscriber
Joined
Jan 24, 2005
Messages
4,774
Location
MN and MA US
Format
Multi Format
I haven't used my 35S in a while, but I don't remember the shutter being hard to press. So my guess is that your Rollei needs repair.
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom