Thread: Rollei 35 S
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Old 14-02-10, 13:26
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You are being too harsh. A lot of good cameras are scale focus, and guessing distances is a skill that isn't hard to acquire (even I can do it). You are obviously a little too lazy and you are used to AF far too much. Cameras like the Rollei require discipline!

Saying you'd be better off with a Leica RF is a little silly considering the massive difference in price between the two. I have a Minox 35, which is scale focus and compact like the Rollei, with a great lens as well. It's my take-everywhere camera when I can't be arsed to lug an SLR around. Very unintrusive and it has never let me down. It took me a roll of film to perfect the scale focus but like I say once you get the hang of it it feels totally natural.

Alex

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