Rolleimat
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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
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- 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
- ↑ 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.
Links
- Rolleimat F instruction manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- The Forgotten Rolleimat (English) from Silvermoon Images
