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*Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens
 
*Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens
 
*Autofocus using Visitronic system from [[Honeywell]], like [[Konica C35 AF]]
 
*Autofocus using Visitronic system from [[Honeywell]], like [[Konica C35 AF]]

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The name Rolleimat was also used by Rollei on an enlarger.

The Rolleimat series of compact 35mm cameras were manufactured in Japan for Rollei circa 1979-1981. These were very troubled years for the company, eventually ending in its 1981 bankruptcy[1]. The Rolleimat AF is notable as the first autofocus model ever offered by the company.

Models

Rolleimat F

  • viewfinder camera with 0.48x magnification; parallax-correction marks
  • Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (4 elements, 3 groups), zone focus to 1 meter/3.3 feet
  • Programmed autoexposure from 1/350th sec at f/22 to 1/60th sec at f/2.8; controlled by CdS cell within filter ring
  • 46mm filter thread
  • Film speed range ASA 25-500
  • Mechanical self-timer, delay 10 seconds
  • Meter circuit powered by one 1.3v mercury battery, PX675 or equivalent
  • Pop-up electronic flash, powered by two 1.5v AA batteries (separate from meter circuit)
  • Rewind crank on bottom of camera

Rolleimat AF

  • Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens
  • Autofocus using Visitronic system from Honeywell, like Konica C35 AF
  • Rewind crank moved to top of camera

Rolleimat AF-M

  • Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (autofocus)
  • Motorized film advance

Notes

  1. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Page 849; 859.

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