New interchangeable lens digital TLR!!

[Lax Jought]

....albeit a 'toy camera', although it might be a fun toy to play with, with interchangeable lens, including a genuine tiltshift, fisheye, video, etc.

Both lenses can actually be used to take photos, the top one is not just for viewing as in a traditional TLR, so it's really a double lens camera. As I understand it, you can fix different lenses and take different photos in the same shot (not really sure as the translation is a bit off).

The original Japanese page:

http://www.bonz.jp/eshopdo/refer/vid377-00001.html

English pages mentioning the camera:

http://www.fareastgizmos.com/digita...-the-classic-twin-reflex-camera-by-rollei.php

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nc20120314rm.html

 

[emmef2]

that's funny

 

[keytarjunkie]

Hey, that's actually quite cool. I'd definitely at least want to play around with it!

For $190, that would sell like hotcakes in the USA at the Lomo store and Urban Outfitters

 

[fotomeow]

it may be a "toy", but its a camera, so I respect it ....... I say that tongue in cheek, but you get what I'm saying, I hope. I really do love the creatively done camera's that come onto the market. To me, its reassuring to know that people are interested in trying new photo things and perpetuate the fun we can have with photography, similar to Lomo, I guess. I don't use them (anymore) but glad they are there for anyone who wants them.

 

[Lax Jought]

I like the way you think fotomeow.

keytarjunkie - not sure if you're having a dig at hipsters but for $190 I could almost buy that just to play with the tiltshift lens and fisheye and all those other lenses I don't normally play with.

 

[johannielscom]

What's the camera in the back in this shot, a Plastic-fantastic Hermes M9P version?

These guys sure are fast copycats

Seriously, I like the idea and the design looks better than cheap too. Anybody got some shots from this camera? I'd be interested to see what it produces.

 

[jsrockit]

That's pretty cool. Are they available?

 

[Lax Jought]

What's the camera in the back in this shot, a Plastic-fantastic Hermes M9P version?

hah... very very sharp eye you have there.

That's pretty cool. Are they available?

According to the Japanese website it says it is anticipated to be on the shelves by 31 May.

 

[wblynch]

I have always wanted a hybrid TLR, with film AND digital capabilities. The film on the bottom and the digital at top, replacing the traditional mirror.

Shutter options could include taking both together or either one apart.

I just may have a Frankenstein project in my future...

 

[Ezzie]

Looks to be a fun camera. Now I may convince one of my daughters she wants one.

 

[KoNickon]

So I missed hearing about this when it first was introduced; here's an article about it in the weekend Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100...2844030004.html?mod=WSJ_LifeStyle_Lifestyle_6

I am actually intrigued by this. Has anyone tried it? Is it available?

 

[MiniMoke]

AMPEL is german for trafic light... and that's a bit how this camera looks, no?

 

[Archlich]

1/3.2''
5MP
9mm f/2.8 (35mm equivalence 68.4mm)
fixed focus
auto iso/ iso 100

 

[PointOmega]

You can buy one at the ICP store website.

http://store.icp.org/bonzart-twin-lens-digital-camera/

 

[froyd]

My heart skipped a beat... could it be? fianlly?

Well, no, but still, a fun toy for those who like those things.