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13 January, 2025

Exploring Analogue Photography in Bad Tölz: A Walk with the Rollei 35 S

By Jens

13 January, 2025

/ Rollei 35S, Rollei Retro 80 S, /

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Curtis Heikkinen on Rollei 35AF – My Love/Hate Relationship – Problems Encountered and Lessons Learned
Outstanding review! Very helpful and detailed.
Steve h on Rollei 35AF – My Love/Hate Relationship – Problems Encountered and Lessons Learned
You were very fair in your critique. It seems like you got an early prototype or there’s an issue with…
Curtis Heikkinen on Rollei 35AF – My Love/Hate Relationship – Problems Encountered and Lessons Learned
Hi, Martin! I noticed your comment about the original Rollie 35. I, too, recently acquired one but had to stop…

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