3 Frames - Rollei XF 35
May 10, 2025- Where: A lake somewhere in Bavaria.
- Camera: Rollei XF 35
- Film: Kentmere Pan 100
- Scan: Nikon Super Coolscan 9000
The Rollei XF 35 is a somewhat different beast compared to its Rollei 35 siblings. It sports a rangefinder and something that could be called “program automatic”. It exposes the image depending on the light level, choosing from a fixed combination of shutter and aperture. On my first stroll with the camera, I noticed that the rangefinder was out of whack. Amusingly, the only images that turned out sharp were the ones for which I guessed the focus setting.