Specifications

Type
Viewfinder camera
Production
1969–1978
Film
35 mm
Frame size
24 × 36 mm
Lens
Triotar 40 mm f/3.5
Shutter
Leaf shutter, mechanical
Shutter speeds
1/30 s – 1/500 s, B
Flash sync
1/500 s
Metering
separate meter cell (not through the lens) (Selen)
Focusing
zone focusing (estimated distance)
Film speed
ISO 25–1600
Weight
270 g

Good to know

Without a battery, every camera function works, including the selenium light meter. [4]

The lens can only be retracted when the shutter is cocked. [1]

You read the aperture off the light meter and set it on the lens by hand. [1]

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Sources

  1. Rollei B 35 und C 35: originale Bedienungsanleitung des später in 35 B umbenannten Modells
  2. Rollei: Herstellerprospekt mit technischen Daten der B35
  3. Wikipedia: Rollei 35, Umbenennung B 35 in 35 B und Modellübersicht
  4. Photoethnography: Rollei 35 Series, batterielose Rollei 35B
  5. Deutsches Kameramuseum: Rollei B 35

Compiled from manufacturer documents and the sources listed. Found a mistake? Let us know

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