Rollei 35 LED (1978โ€“1980) The Rollei 35 LED is a compact 35mm camera produced in Singapore between 1978 and 1980. An evolution of the earlier Rollei B 35, its main upgrade was the inclusion of an electronic light meter with LED indicators visible in the viewfinder. Key specs: ๐Ÿ”น Lens: Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 (three-element design) ๐Ÿ”น Shutter speeds: 1/30s to 1/500s + B (bulb mode) ๐Ÿ”น Aperture: f/3.5 to f/22 ๐Ÿ”น Light meter: Built-in CdS meter with three LEDs (red for under/overexposure, green for correct exposure) ๐Ÿ”น ISO range: 25 to 1600 ๐Ÿ”น Battery: PX27 5.6V mercury battery (modern alternatives available with adapter) ๐Ÿ”น Dimensions: 9.7 x 6 x 3.2 cm ๐Ÿ”น Weight: 240g ๐Ÿ”น Production: Approx. 157,500 units Designed to be user-friendly with full manual control, the Rollei 35 LED's LED-based exposure system helped photographers get accurate exposures. Early models had a flaw where the meter stayed on continuously, draining the battery quickly. From August 1978 onward, this was fixedโ€”activating the meter only with a half-press of the shutter button. Despite its small size, the Triotar lens delivers sharp, contrasty images, making it a favorite for street photography and travel. Manual focusing and exposure settings make it a great learning tool for those who want to understand light and composition more deeply. #Rollei35LED #Rollei35 #FilmCamera #CompactCamera #AnalogPhotography #StreetPhotography #35mm #VintageCamera #ShootFilmStayBroke #ManualFocus #ZoneFocus #ClassicCamera #TriotarLens #FilmIsNotDead #Lomography

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