Capsule review : Rollei 35SE
A few flaws spoil the Rollei 35SE and its cousins : its using a long-obsolete battery whose modern replacements dissatisfy (fussy and short-lived) ; its strange placement of the hot-shoe on the underside (one can flip the device over when using a flash) ; its barrel that must be manually extended and retracted ; and its being a shade too heavy for comfortable carrying in one’s pocket. Still, with its excellent lens and mechanical shutter, the camera is a small miracle and worth overlooking these quibbles.
Rating : ★★★★☆
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