Some Thoughts on the Rollei 35 S & Rollei 35 SE

Either of these Rollei 35s are considered to be the best of the Rollei 35 series. It probably just comes down to personal preference. Actually, I like all of the Rollei 35s.

Rollei 35 S - advantages

+ battery is cheaper and easier to get

+ light meter is easier to use

+ light meter may be more reliable

+ lens lock button is better and easier to use

Rollei 35 S - disadvantages

- battery is in film chamber and harder to replace

- meter stays on until camera is in case

- can’t meter while looking through viewfinder

- meter window is near edge of camera

Rollei 35 SE - advantages

+ battery is outside film chamber and easy to replace

+ meter shuts off when shutter is not depressed

+ can meter while looking through viewfinder

+ meter window is close to center and lens of camera

Rollei 35 SE - disadvantages

- battery is more expensive and harder to get

- have to look through viewfinder when setting exposure

- reliabilty and accuracy of LEDs?

- lens lock button is not as sturdy and more awkward