Bolsey B, 35mm coupled rangefinder. Photograph gallery.

The Bolsey has been interesting, by which I mean challenging. It requires considerable concentration to keep it still, this is due to the break off on the Wollensak shutter which is a shade harsh. Coupled with the small size of the camera this can lead to camera shake at the moment of taking the picture. The rangefinder is reasonably accurate, but the lens has difficulty resolving crisply, particularly in the red area of the spectrum which is noticeably softer. There is no means to prevent the film from winding backwards, other than the pressure plate, after advancing a frame. If the camera has been left wound on for a while, it is best to check that vibration in cooperation with the films natural spring like qualities hasn't partially backed the film up a little. Apart from these points the Bolsey is cute and returns quite tolerable results.