Blackbird, Fly - A NEW 35mm TLR FILM Camera

[NickTrop]

Launching in Japan, these limited edition twin-lens reflex 35 mm cameras are designed to be reminiscent of classic Rolleiflex models, using traditional film over today’s digital to produce images
http://krisabel.ctv.ca/blog/_archives/2008/9/6/3871773.html

Pictures (Flash Presentation..)
http://www.superheadz.com/bbf/

 

[slm]

Wow, freaky. thanks for posting

 

[slm]

I like the orange too, and the 35mm (can use bulk film). Nice, but I don't know if I like "toy" camera image quality. I mean, it's ok and funky and all, but I have so little time to shoot, when I do I think I prefer "regular" quality.

 

[dazedgonebye]

Pretty cool.
Looks like a fun little toy to have.

 

[MickH]

I doubt that I'd buy one, but I hope they take off in a big way & boost film sales worldwide.

 

[dazedgonebye]

I doubt that I'd buy one, but I hope they take off in a big way & boost film sales worldwide.

Sounds like my reaction to the M8.

 

[sepiareverb]

Seems to make squares on 35mm? Very interesting indeed. I like the classic Black, or Blue- they'd make a good pair, Black & Blue.

 

[dazedgonebye]

At $100 plus shipping from Japan(?), an old Lubitel might be even more interesting.
Depends, I guess, if you want to shoot 35mm...also, this camera should be pretty small.

 

[payasam]

Brings to mind the never too successful Tessina.

 

[ItsReallyDarren]

$100 bucks sounds pricey for a camera like this....

but someones gotta buy it, or no one is going to make higher quality versions.

 

[rbiemer]

I emailed Dirk Rosler at Megapearl's webshop last night about this camera.
An hour later it was added to his stock:
http://www.unicircuits.com/shop/product_info
$100 would be a no brainer fr me. But $158 is a bit too much for an "impulse buy". Now I need to figure out what else I can not get so that I can get one of these...
Thanks, Nick.
Rob

 

[SimonSawSunlight]

hmmm how sad they look not only cheap but a little ugly to me. and the plastic focus cogs look like they're gonna be messed up in about half a year of use, Lubitel style.
I think I'll stick with my Yashica Mat 124 / G ladies and the 44 girls...

 

[Todd.Hanz]

already on the *bay

item# 280271295453

 

[whitecat]

Looks a little pricey. Anyone out there remember the square format 35mm Mecaflex?

 

[BillBingham2]

$$$$$$ @#)$(#@**%(*@$

$$$$$$ @#)$(#@**%(*@$

already on the *bay

item# 280271295453

Talk about your premiums!!!!

If this was gas we would have to have a congressional investigation. Never mind, they are too busy spreading yellow liquid around the room.

B2 (;->

 

[pesphoto]

seems like a cheap piece of c@#p to me. A gimmick to make someone a few bucks.
I wouldnt pay 2 cents for it.

 

[oftheherd]

After the way it was described I am surprised at the apparent quality of the photos as shown on the ebay site.

But orange? Give me a break!

 

[BillBingham2]

I think it's a $75 camera in the scheme of things. There are some really cool cameras like this out there. I saw a few over in the window of an Amsterdam camera shop when I was there this spring. I've always like the handling of a TLR for some types of pictures, but at this price I can get a great Y'Mat 124G. And while 135mm film is easier to get, I would rather have the bigger negatives. I can apply lots of different looks in the computer or with a filter!

B2 (;->

 

[rolleistef]

mecaflex? talking about this?
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64041

It definitely looks like a 135-Lubitel... or for a classier example, a 135 Voigtlander Brillant... I might have been ttempted if I hadnd't a rollei already!

 

[Spider67]

Sad thing that it's to expensive for an impulse buy and it does definitely not look nostalgic...remins me a bit of old GDR Design. But the idea of a 35 mm Rolleitype-TLR is appealing. I have an Agfa Ambiflex that looks like an SLR with two littel lenses.