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Rollei 35AF Film Camera
The original Rollei 35 was the smallest 35mm camera in the world when it was introduced in 1966. Over two million were sold over the years, cementing its legacy. Now retro camera firm MiNT is bringing it back with the...
Rollei 35 AF Official Site
Preserving the Best of the Original: Just as Compact, Just as Beautiful, Just as Iconic. The Rollei 35AF, a brand-new film camera that extends the historical legacy into today and tomorrow's world of analogue photography. Equipped with advanced autofocus technology, automatic and manual exposure...
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Archlich
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Looks like a bargain
But I'm reserved on QC and optical quality (given the track record of the Mint SF70). It likely will come with a ton of bugs that takes a few more batches to sort out.
But I'm reserved on QC and optical quality (given the track record of the Mint SF70). It likely will come with a ton of bugs that takes a few more batches to sort out.
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March 5, 2024 Blog Press Release:
Rollei unveils the Rollei 35AF, a new edition of the iconic Rollei 35, scheduled for launch in autumn 2024. Equipped with the latest lidar technology for precise autofocus, this compact camera combines the classic design of the original with innovative technology.
www.rollei.com
First 35mm compact camera with Autofocus New edition of a classic: Rollei announces the innovative Rollei 35AF
Rollei unveils the Rollei 35AF, a new edition of the iconic Rollei 35, scheduled for launch in autumn 2024. Equipped with the latest lidar technology for precise autofocus, this compact camera combines the classic design of the original with innovative technology.
New edition of a classic:Rollei announces the innovative Rollei 35AF
Discover the new edition of a classic:The Rollei 35AF, the first 35 mm compact camera with autofocus, combines innovation and tradition. Thanks to modern lidar technology, it offers precise focusing and opens up new creative possibilities for photographers.
www.rollei.com
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Equipped with lidar. It might blast P17 into ashes.
JohnGellings
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This is more interesting to me than the Pentax. I hope they do well with it.
Mackinaw
Think Different
Happy times for film photographers. Two new film cameras now, or soon to be, on the market. Who would have thunk it?
Jim B.
Jim B.
$799, preorders start Sept 10, shipping starts October.
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agentlossing
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I think the film camera shop near me may get it on their shelf eventually, since they carry Mint products. I'd like to handle it before deciding, but I am still quite interested.
Godfrey
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Saw that in my inbox this morning. I'm a soft touch for Rollei 35 cameras so I'll probably buy one, but gosh knows I don't need any more cameras...
The AF is the only part of it that I worry a little about. I'm just very unsure about how good a thing AF is... Call me a throwback. LOL!
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The AF is the only part of it that I worry a little about. I'm just very unsure about how good a thing AF is... Call me a throwback. LOL!
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Disappointed_Horse
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These are cameras we're talking about… what's "need" got to do with it?Saw that in my inbox this morning. I'm a soft touch for Rollei 35 cameras so I'll probably buy one, but gosh knows I don't need any more cameras...
The AF is the only part of it that I worry a little about. I'm just very unsure about how good a thing AF is... Call me a throwback. LOL!
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Dogman
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Godfrey
somewhat colored
Hmm. Not necessarily...It's bound to be at least as accurate than my guessing focus.
It can be, but if you use the rule of thumb for Rollei 35 cameras (that is: set f/11, use 2 distances - 6.5 feet, 12 feet), that covers the vast majority of focusing situations. Of course, it means you're not doing 'shallow depth of field' except on rare occasion, but a scale-focus camera is never really the best at that kind of thing because it takes time and careful estimation/measuring to do it. With a Rollei 35, I normally go for wide apertures only when light levels demand it, and then I take my time about measuring/estimating distance...
With AF, focusing distance can be very very accurate ... presuming that you properly target the right plane of focus and lock the focus in before releasing the shutter. It's a different workflow.
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agentlossing
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Lidar autofocus should be really accurate and quick.
JohnGellings
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Hmmm, I think I find the Pentax more interesting now.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
JohnGellings
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I would rather use half frame, that is all.
Godfrey
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stephen_lumsden
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I am glad I resisted getting the Pentax 17. Not so sure I will be able to resist this one.
Freakscene
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Lidar works extremely quickly, but the autofocus performance is virtually entirely dependent on the processor and the motors that move the lens elements. Most smart phones use lidar focusing, but I am yet to use a phone that can focus anywhere near as fast as a Sony A1, for example.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
A1's AF is not relevant, due to price been ten times more than incoming camera's price.