Revue's fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder — CdS meter, automatic exposure, leaf shutter, 1978.
The Revue 400SE is a fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder sold under the Revue brand, which was the house label of the German retailer Foto-Quelle, introduced in 1978. Revue-branded cameras were manufactured by various makers for the retailer, and the 400SE belongs to the compact automatic rangefinder category of the late 1970s.
This is a coupled-rangefinder 35mm camera with a fixed lens and a leaf shutter, offering automatic exposure. A CdS meter reads the scene, so the camera depends on a working battery for its metered and automatic operation. Focusing is by the coupled rangefinder and the leaf shutter operates within the lens.
The 400SE suits users who want a compact rangefinder with automatic exposure for general, street and travel photography. Its automation makes it quick to use, and the fixed lens keeps the body portable for everyday film photography.
On inspection, confirm the CdS meter and automatic exposure work with a fresh battery and check the battery compartment for corrosion. Inspect the lens for haze and fungus, verify the rangefinder patch is present and aligned, test the leaf shutter for sticking, and check the light seals and film-advance feel.