Capture beautiful images with the Rolleiflex SL35 35-millimeter SLR film camera. Rollei, a German company established in 1920 by Reinhold Heidecke and Paul Franke, earned international acclaim after it developed the Rolleiflex. This twin-lens reflex camera was among the very first to use film instead of plates. Fifty years later, the company produced its first SLR edition, the Rolleiflex SL35. For history buffs and vintage collectors, this 1970 model is a reminder of the innovation and fearlessness that characterized Rollei's developers. With this historic piece, you can capture the impact these developers had on photography around the globe.Photo enthusiasts can appreciate the SL35's relatively lightweight design. The ability to use renowned, high-quality Carl Zeiss and Schneider lenses produced for the SL35 offers a real treat for any aspiring or professional photographer. In this way, you can maintain freedom and versatility by choosing either the Zeiss or Schneider 50-millimeter lens to complete your project. You can also use Rollei and Rolleinar lenses. For a relatively small and lightweight tool, the SL35 gives the photographer the type of control not typically seen until decades later. It features the first bayonet for interchangeable lenses, and as a result, you can adjust the range according to your specifications. This classic equipment melds the sophistication of a vintage piece with the practicality of a real-world camera.In addition to lens versatility, these Rollei cameras feature a compact build suitable for all types of outdoor or lighting photography. It has a rubber-cloth focal plane shutter that is built directly into the equipment body. This enables freedom of choice and eliminates the need for a central shutter in every new lens. The focal plane shutter also has a fast shutter speed of up to 1/1000. Not only does this allow you to work efficiently, but it also has the lens exposure meter with a match needle in the viewfinder. The manual viewfinder also helps indicate aperture range and shutter speed. This gives you an incredible amount of liberty to make artistic decisions as you snap photos.You can use these Rollei cameras with a variety of matching lenses and accessories to create a true photography portfolio. For example, you can take high-aperture photos with Carl Zeiss planar lenses using either manual or automatic diaphragm settings. Or you can switch it up with sharp, perspective-based photos with Zeiss Distagon lenses. You can use a Carl Zeiss Sonnar lens for fast aperture and to make the most of surrounding light outdoors. It is also easy to interchange the single-lens with various Schneider optics. Made in Germany, these Rolleiflex cameras are also interchangeable with other Rollei accessories. With the accessories and resulting variety of focal length and aperture range, you can craft pictures from whichever unique, individual perspective you choose.This well-crafted Rolleiflex SL35 camera has a durable chrome body with black accents. Not only is the camera attractive, it makes a practical addition to your equipment collection. Few other single-lens tools offer the interchangeability and ergonomics of these reflex cameras, so you can take photos with precision. With the ability to control photo depth and field range, this model provides an excellent opportunity to explore new picture styles. Practical for portable use, you can easily transport this Rollei Rolleiflex SL35 to any location and capture the subject of your choice.