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''The name Rolleimat was also used by Rollei on an enlarger.'' | ''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<REF>{{McKeown12}} Page 849; 859.</REF>. The Rolleimat AF is notable as the first autofocus model ever offered by the company. | + | The '''Rolleimat''' series of compact 35mm cameras were manufactured in Japan<REF>By [[Nittō Kōgaku]]</REF> for [[Rollei]] circa 1979-1981. These were very troubled years for the company, eventually ending in its 1981 bankruptcy<REF>{{McKeown12}} Page 849; 859.</REF>. The Rolleimat AF is notable as the first autofocus model ever offered by the company. |
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
===Rolleimat F=== | ===Rolleimat F=== | ||
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| − | |image_text= | + | |image_text= Rolleimat F |
| − | |image_by= | + | |image_by= Romuald Swieconek |
| − | |image_rights= | + | |image_rights= with permission |
| − | }} | + | }} |
| − | + | *Production period : 1979 to 1981, about 120.000 units | |
*[[Viewfinder camera]] with 0.48x magnification; parallax-correction marks | *[[Viewfinder camera]] with 0.48x magnification; parallax-correction marks | ||
*Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (4 elements, 3 groups), [[guess focus|zone focus]] to 1 meter/3.3 feet | *Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (4 elements, 3 groups), [[guess focus|zone focus]] to 1 meter/3.3 feet | ||
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*Pop-up electronic flash, powered by two 1.5v AA batteries (separate from meter circuit) | *Pop-up electronic flash, powered by two 1.5v AA batteries (separate from meter circuit) | ||
*Rewind crank on bottom of camera | *Rewind crank on bottom of camera | ||
| + | *Dimensions WxDxH: 135 x 54.5 x 77 mm | ||
| + | *Weight: 380 grams | ||
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| + | This camera was also produced with minor cosmetic changes as the '''Rollei Flash 35'''. It now has a Rollei Lens 38mm 1:2.8.<br/> | ||
| + | Production period also 1979 to 1981, about 95.000 units. | ||
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===Rolleimat AF=== | ===Rolleimat AF=== | ||
{{Flickr_image | {{Flickr_image | ||
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| + | *Production period : 1980 to 1981, about 60.000 units | ||
*Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens | *Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens | ||
*Autofocus to 4 feet/1.3 meters, using Visitronic system from [[Honeywell]] (like [[Konica C35 AF]]) with distance indicator in viewfinder | *Autofocus to 4 feet/1.3 meters, using Visitronic system from [[Honeywell]] (like [[Konica C35 AF]]) with distance indicator in viewfinder | ||
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*Meter circuit and integral electronic flash powered by two 1.5v AA batteries | *Meter circuit and integral electronic flash powered by two 1.5v AA batteries | ||
*Rewind crank moved to top of camera | *Rewind crank moved to top of camera | ||
| + | *Dimensions WxDxH: 132 x 56 x 75 mm | ||
| + | *Weight: 395 grams | ||
| + | This camera was also produced as the '''Rollei Flash 35 AF'''<REF>Name variant, probably only for the Japanese market (confirmation needed)</REF>. | ||
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/angelzhang/185504241/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm1.staticflickr.com/62/185504241_705bc51071_n.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= leftt | ||
| + | |image_text= Rollei Flash 35 AF | ||
| + | |image_by= Angel Zhang | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{br}} | {{br}} | ||
| − | ===Rolleimat | + | |
| + | ===Rolleimat AFM=== | ||
| + | *Production period : 1981, about 18.000 units | ||
*Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (autofocus) | *Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (autofocus) | ||
*Motorized film advance | *Motorized film advance | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 3, second edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-141-7. | ||
| + | {{br}} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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*[http://www.silvermoon.idv.tw/pho-rolleimat-e.html The Forgotten Rolleimat] (English) from [http://www.silvermoon.idv.tw/ Silvermoon Images] | *[http://www.silvermoon.idv.tw/pho-rolleimat-e.html The Forgotten Rolleimat] (English) from [http://www.silvermoon.idv.tw/ Silvermoon Images] | ||
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12822 Rolleimat AF] at Sylvain Halgand's [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12822 Rolleimat AF] at Sylvain Halgand's [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] | ||
| + | *[http://www.awane-camera.com/3/4/rollei_flash35af/ Rollei Flash 35 AF description] at [http://www.awane-camera.com/index.htm Awane's Camera Museum] | ||
[[Category: Rollei|Rolleimat]] | [[Category: Rollei|Rolleimat]] | ||
| + | [[Category: R]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:51, 24 June 2021
The name Rolleimat was also used by Rollei on an enlarger.
The Rolleimat series of compact 35mm cameras were manufactured in Japan[1] for Rollei circa 1979-1981. These were very troubled years for the company, eventually ending in its 1981 bankruptcy[2]. The Rolleimat AF is notable as the first autofocus model ever offered by the company.
Models
Rolleimat F
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| Rolleimat F image by Romuald Swieconek (Image rights) |
- Production period : 1979 to 1981, about 120.000 units
- 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
- Dimensions WxDxH: 135 x 54.5 x 77 mm
- Weight: 380 grams
This camera was also produced with minor cosmetic changes as the Rollei Flash 35. It now has a Rollei Lens 38mm 1:2.8.
Production period also 1979 to 1981, about 95.000 units.
Rolleimat AF
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| image by Film Shooter (Image rights) |
- Production period : 1980 to 1981, about 60.000 units
- Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens
- Autofocus to 4 feet/1.3 meters, using Visitronic system from Honeywell (like Konica C35 AF) with distance indicator in viewfinder
- Programmed autoexposure from 1/450th sec at f/17 to 1/8th sec at f/2.8; controlled by CdS cell within filter ring
- 46mm filter thread
- Film speed range ASA 25-400
- Meter circuit and integral electronic flash powered by two 1.5v AA batteries
- Rewind crank moved to top of camera
- Dimensions WxDxH: 132 x 56 x 75 mm
- Weight: 395 grams
This camera was also produced as the Rollei Flash 35 AF[3].
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| Rollei Flash 35 AF image by Angel Zhang (Image rights) |
Rolleimat AFM
- Production period : 1981, about 18.000 units
- Rolleinon 38mm f/2.8 lens (autofocus)
- Motorized film advance
Notes
- ↑ By Nittō Kōgaku
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Name variant, probably only for the Japanese market (confirmation needed)
Bibliography
- Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 3, second edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-141-7.
Links
- Rolleimat F instruction manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Rolleimat AF instruction manual (HTML) from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- The Forgotten Rolleimat (English) from Silvermoon Images
- Rolleimat AF at Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr
- Rollei Flash 35 AF description at Awane's Camera Museum
