Good day at the flea market!

[Michael Markey]

That was a good deal .
I paid considerably more for my black 35s.
One hundred and fifty more to be precise.

 

[River Dog]

Maybe not. The author(s) of this Wikipedia article mention that the first batches of the camera were made in Germany. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollei_35

Up until 1971 and before the 35 S came out, they were made in Germany but I cannot find any information that the 35 S was made anywhere but in Singapore and the Rollei Club experts seem to agree.

Apparently, swapping the back was used by some sellers to try and increase desirability.

 

[eyesglassy]

This forum is great! I've had a Petri Color 35 sitting here for years. I haven't picked it up because I thought it didn't work. The shutter wouldn't trip. After reading this thread I dug it out. Cranked the lens out and it works fine. It feels like new camera day. Thanks! Joe.

 

[migtex]

I got a black SE with Flash and everything, great lens.
400 ASA, f8/250 and you are ready for anything!
Great Deal BTW!