Godfrey
somewhat colored
Heh. The more I look at it, the more I will feel tempted to add one to my compact 35 camera kit. In fact the only thing I'm not yet sure about is the AF itself.. but that's me. 
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Bingley
Veteran
Totally agree! I’m a longtime shooter of Rollei 35 cameras, and feel pretty comfortable with scale focus. That said, the prospect of a new, AF film camera in Rollei clothing is exciting. I’ve looked at the website and the test photos and it all looks very promising. I need another camera like a hole in the head, but the Rollei 35AF sure looks tempting.
Mackinaw
Think Different
I really don't need another film camera, but this is interesting. Good times for film shooters. A new Pentax 1/2 frame camera on the way, and this full-frame Rollei.
Jim B.
Jim B.
agentlossing
Well-known
I thought the tiny round OLED display an interesting choice. They can probably make it very useful if they design it right. Maybe part-time frame counter and part-time indicator for certain settings?
santino
FSU gear head
In these times of super expensive film a half frame camera is not a bad idea. I think they should have chosen a wider lens though…
JohnGellings
Well-known
Certainly seems more promising than Pentax's effort. I wish it was a 40mm though like the original.
agentlossing
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Mackinaw
Think Different
Looks like this new MINT Rollei will cost between $600-$800 USD when introduced. They're taking pre-orders.
kosmofoto.com
Jim B.
MiNT Camera opens pre-order for Rollei 35AF
MiNT Camera has opened pre-orders for the forthcoming Rollei 35AF compact film camera, which it says is "coming soon this year".
kosmofoto.com
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Jonathan R
Well-known
What do you suppose the right-hand dial is for with its series 12, 16, 24, 27, 36?
It's like one of those puzzles where you have to predict the next number.
It's like one of those puzzles where you have to predict the next number.
gzisis69
Established
Is the lens used on that camera a zeiss one like on the original ? A camera coming oit with such a name has to have an excellent lens..
Sanug
Established
It looks like a frame number memory, where you can recognize weather you have a 135-12, -16, -24, -27 or -36 roll loaded.
Jonathan R
Well-known
That was my first thought, but who loads a 27 exposure film? Just seems a weird number.
Archlich
Well-known
Fellow detective discovered that the two dials actually have aperture and shutter speed markings respectively.
So, manual mode? Or even complete set of PASM? Finger crossed.
All these, for $800. Seems too good to be true
So, manual mode? Or even complete set of PASM? Finger crossed.
All these, for $800. Seems too good to be true
sojournerphoto
Veteran
If buses are any guide we should be expecting the new Contox tE shortly - nothing for 20 years and then…
The timing of this does look a bit like a deliberate spoiler for Pentax, which is a shame if the market can’t make both worthwhile for their manufacturers. F the market is big enough then that would be great.
The timing of this does look a bit like a deliberate spoiler for Pentax, which is a shame if the market can’t make both worthwhile for their manufacturers. F the market is big enough then that would be great.
JohnGellings
Well-known
The timing? We’ve been talking about the MINT on this site for just as long as the Pentax. Both have been showing their progress for maybe 1.5 years. The camera was no secret. It isn't spoiling anything if you cannot buy it still.
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titrisol
Bottom Feeder
it says 5 element all glass lens but I doubt it will be zeiss
I assume a sonnar or super-xenar type or so
Dogman
Veteran
Beautiful camera, just like the original. I would love to own one, I really would. But my old Rollei SE is still sitting there with the roll of film in it from a year or two ago. Still unprocessed, still neglected. I love the little camera but I just can't get into doing film again.
JohnGellings
Well-known
Yeah, it isn't going to be a Zeiss lens... they only are using the Rollei name.
"Yes, you read that right. We are thrilled to announce that Rollei has graciously granted us permission to use their logo. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward for all parties involved. The Rollei brand will undoubtedly increase awareness for this camera. After pouring our hearts and souls into this project, I really hope the Rollei 35AF becomes accessible to a broader audience."
gzisis69
Established
So the main competitor at this size and film is the contax t3. If they cant compete this quality of lens after so many years then they planed the whole project wrong. With the prices of film its worth it to use it only with top notch glass.