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*[[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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+ | *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>. | This camera was also produced as the '''Rollei Flash 35 AF'''<REF>Name variant, probably only for the Japanese market, confirmation needed</REF>. |
Revision as of 09:41, 3 October 2015
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
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
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].
Rolleimat AFM
- 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, Braunschweich, 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