R35 Specials

The camera was designed by Heinz Waaske. Mr. Waaske invented this small camera while working at Leitz Wezlar. Mr. Ernst Leitz was not interested. Mr. Waaske moved on to another camera manufacturer but they were about to retreat from camera sales. He found a new job with Rollei and shortly after presented his prototype to Rollei management. It was just what they were waiting for and his design was rushed into development. After introduction at the 1966 Photokina fair it was a great success. It is one of my favourite film cameras for urban use.