New Rollei 35AF Film camera

[Borna]

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Lets gooo guys, this is very interesting news. 

Rollei to be releasing a  new 35mm camera.

https://rollei35af.com/

[pcgarner]

Zero information. A classic tease. Not holding my breath on this one.

[AndreasAM]

More information:

https://www.japancamerahunter.com/2024/01/film-news-the-new-mint-rollei-35-af-is-coming/

[Steve Ricoh]

I would like to know more about the lens.

[oldwino]

I think we’ll know a lot more about this project very soon. Could be very attractive if it sticks to the price point suggested in the JCH article. 

[Steve Ricoh]

I had my Rollei 35 LED serviced a few years ago. No problem with scale focus as long as I remember, but wide at f2.8 needs a lot of attention. 

[AndreasAM]

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Steve, it was the same experience for me. It’s focussing ‘limits’ was, when using it in the field, it’s strength. Simple, analogue use, tack sharp.  Never had any problem with it. Took it around the world in 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as a backup to my R6.2/R7 kit. Small, built like (half) a brick, with the same heft and density as a modern day iPhone…

Edited January 12, 2024 by AndreasAM

[LocalHero1953]

My wife still has a 35B somewhere. What would be really interesting would be if they could make a full frame digital camera that size. That would finally demonstrate that the so-called miniaturisation strength of modern electronics had delivered on its promise.

[andybarton]

I’d buy one if they could do that. I have my M2 if I’m ever tempted to go back to film (haven’t been in nine years, so far, though)