EVERYTHING We Know About The New Rollei 35AF Film Camera

We have MORE details and sample images from the new Mint 35mm camera. In this video we round up everything we know about the new Rollei 35AF and discuss how this new 35mm camera compares to the new Pentax 17 film camera. This new Rollei 35mm film camera will feature autofocus and shoot a full 35mm frame. These are exciting times for film photography and we can only hope these cameras both sell really well - that way we get even more in the future.
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[@tvthegreek]

Good to see another guy in KY doing his thing with film. Much love bro

[@Overexposed1]

Let’s go! Ale 8, Grippos, bourbon, and horses. They don’t even know

[@Overexposed1]

Audio was a little weird here. I would have recorded the video again, but we’ve had a brutal heat wave in KY and my garage was a million degrees. The problems will be lined out next time. I’m in the process of changing video cameras and I goofed up a setting.

[@photo_dude1686]

Cool. I thought it was coz I was drunk. Cheers! 🍻

[@markysng]

yea i was just about to comment about it.... cheers man, thanks for the update, NYC is boiling as well.

[@Spekplant]

I dearly hope Pentax & Mint make a huge succes no matter how much criticism are thrown at them from idiotic trolls. Film photographers need new film cameras!

[@andrewrothman7805]

The original Rollei 35 was a scale focus viewfinder camera, not a rangefinder. Bellamy Hunt of Japan Camera Hunter showed a working prototype of the 35 AF on his channel last week.

[@EduardodeOliveira]

Definitely a "guess" focus camera with the original rollei35 series

[@GirdHerd]

I wish Rollei and Pentax/Ricoh much success. I would love to see a strong market for new film cameras. If the Rollei 35AF is priced at around $725 I would definitely choose it over the Pentax 17 because of the auto focus and full frame features.

[@imjstcl]

Yeah no brainer, although it does sound like the rollei will be 800. At 800 dollars its a bit of a choice, but I think after 2 years id still be into the rollei while some love might fade for the pentax. Also the lens even looks better, which is wild when theyre up against pentax themselves! Full disclosure, I am definitely a rollei style person rather than pentax just generally.

[@Professor_Aggressor]

The differences between the Mint 35 and the Pentax 17 in features and price point make sense. I know a lot of people watching the Pentax release wanted something more like this at a lower price point than what the 17 is going for, but looking at the relative pricing of the two that doesn't seem reasonable. The 17 is already doing gangbusters, I hope the Mint 35 sees a similar success. It would be nice for manufacturers to see that there's money in the analog market.

[@thebitterfig9903]

I guess I hope it works out. But I know that one of the worst camera experiences I've had was with a MiNT/Rollei Instax TLR. This isn't anti-Instax, I've had basic Minis and enjoyed them. The viewfinder was bright, but the exposure system was probably the worst I've seen (the meter isn't covered by the NDs, so exposure is all guesswork in the worst way). There was always horrific vignetting even when stopped down due to slightly off-center aperture plates. The focus was very fiddly and felt imprecise--the dial was too small and had too fine a focus throw. All in all, I felt I had much sharper and better exposed pictures with a basic Fuji Instax. Add in the fact that MiNT's marketing plan for the Rollei 35AF has been to pretend that they don't know how to make a camera, or else they just were clueless about what they were actually doing, and my confidence in them absolutely cratered. Anyhow, my Pentax showed up yesterday, and I'm excited to take it out as soon as it's not raining. The handling feels good, enough control to be hands-on, enough automatic to keep it casual, the viewfinder is big and bright. Plus, I kinda like that it's a weird little thing. There's a lot of ways in which, on spec, the 17 is worse. But I trust Pentax as a company (both historical film and modern digital) while I don't trust MiNT at all.

[@moritzprivat7325]

The Rollei is going to sell like crazy, I'm certain of it!

[@slipknotserge]

The manufacturers need to get with it and start sending you cameras for review. One of the only content creators i believe gives his true unbiased view to the hobby

[@Overexposed1]

From your lips to God’s ears.

[@robblincoln2152]

Hope the Rolli turn out well. I’m a bit worried about build quality and the lense. This is 2 areas where the Pentax shines.

[@anonymous7851]

I'm love hear to hear more about Mint as a company and how they've done with other cameras. Pentax has some advantage in that they come from the original manufacturer.

[@Jarrych83]

500 for the pentax seems like a lot, but it's not bad for the quality. Under 800 for truly modern autofocus sounds pretty reasonable. Either way, these should make for some nice, fairly consumer friendly new film cameras. Despite the zone focusing on the pentax, it's very similar to a lot of old trip style cameras and even the options on the instax cameras.

[@bnkrazie]

I'm transitioning away from small format for large format but I will definitely be getting one of these.

[@Louishaa]

defiantly getting this

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

I have a rollei 35se love it to bits so really looking forward to picking up the new version

[@VictorReynolds]

Both cameras have a lot of potential. I hope both companies much success. I love how Kitty was steady grooming himself in the background and then is on your desk!

[@Overexposed1]

He has no shame. 😂

[@MaryAnnWamboldt]

This sounds really exciting. I recently bought a Rollie 35 and totally love it. The fact that they trying to stay true to the original design is amazing. While I didn't have any interest in the new Pentax film camera, I am defiantly interested in this.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I just need you to do the comparison video with the cameras in-situ. One day, hopefully.

[@kaiser234]

The pentax is cool but THIS is what im looking to get my hands on for my second small shooter setup with my m6

[@nwmi23]

I just placed an order for the Pentax 17, and I was scheduled to send my original Rollei 35 in to be CLA'd. However, the Rollei 35 af does seem like it's going to be really nice.

[@NickCheng93]

Same for me, I ordered the Pentax but am keeping an eye on this too. I do prefer a nice 35mm lens with f/2.8 but something about my gut feeling towards the Pentax kept drawing me in so I ordered it! Always been a fan of Pentax too but never owned one.

[@TheWordySeagull]

Definitely want one. Love my film cameras, F3 Nikon, Nikon F, Lomo Wide, Yashika Minister. This will complement them and being more pocketable, can't wait to take it everywhere like a smartphone :)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

3:00 Also, landscape just makes more sense

[@HoLeeChit11]

And Jeff Bridges has a project to bring back the widelux film camera. I believe it’s under development.

[@adamson3748]

Yes it is a project conducted in collaboration with SilverGrainClassics

[@benhiet9016]

I like the rangefinder bit on the pentax i think its a nice feature for me and i cant wait to get one, might also get the rollei as well. not super excited about the pentax being half frame but it is what it is.

[@mwfolsom]

Release date? I will buy one to go with my Rollei 35 LED.

[@mwfolsom]

I just got the Pentax 17 and will buy the Rollie when available. So far B&H doesn't have it listed but I will keep an eye on it. And yes the inclusion of auto focus is huge for me. The Pentax 17 is new and half frame, which I love, so I bought one but it ain't for every film photographer.

[@CalumetVideo]

This camera would be my choice over the Pentax 17 when it comes to new cameras! This Rollei 35mm screams quality!

[@w-h-a-t334]

The f2.8 and the sharp lens is a great benifit too, especially cause it's a fullframe. Also, the autofocus is awsome. The price is comparable, id look more towards this one compared to teh Pentax 17. Great video, just a question tho, what's up with the audio?

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

Audio was definitely wonky on this video. I thought it was my AirPods being weird.

[@Overexposed1]

I had some problems with my audio in this one. Will be fixed next time. My garage was 270 degrees and I didn’t have the guts to record the video again. Thanks for understanding!

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

@@Overexposed1 all good! Definitely not worth recording again. Glad you didn't perish in that 270 degrees!

[@mackysobrevega1780]

This I would buy over the Pentax 17

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m just going to tell people you started the film photography discourse

[@Overexposed1]

I won't tell them any different!

[@songchangeun]

Gary mentioned USD 799 recently on social.

[@Overexposed1]

Let’s go then. Fair price imo

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

I sure hope the pricing in correct. It has me at auto focus 😂. I wouldn’t mind it being half frame though.

[@andrewrothman7805]

$750, according to the latest news.

[@SethimusMR]

Im really excited for this camera and i hope i can get one when its released. The pentax is really cool too but its not for me.

[@BillLovesFilm]

I think Pentax would have been smarter to make a SQUARE format 35mm camera. That would be truly unique as I’m not aware of any decent modern 35mm film camera in that format. You’d still get better film economy and a camera that never needs rotating.

[@robblincoln2152]

Unless you want that elusive Diamond format.

[@saschamilenkovic4320]

What kind of film would you shoot 35mm squares on? 35mm film negatives are 35mm×24mm (well, roughly, depending on how you measure).

[@BillLovesFilm]

24x24 - any aspect ratio can be shot on any film - the camera just needs the film gate and winding mechanism sized properly. There are 35mm film cameras that exist in square format, but it hasn’t been done in many years. Cheers!

[@saschamilenkovic4320]

@BillLovesFilm Yes if the smaller side is used then can be a square, a 24mm format (rather than 35mm) it would be then though really. Would mean more frames per roll.

[@ezpoppy55]

The Photographic Hoi Polloi will always gripe about what any camera DOES NOT have for them. Note: no camera ever built, fabricated or dreamed of has ever been perfect for everyone. (I am 68, have been photographing for 50+ years, worked in 35/MF/LF, taught photography at both community and state college and currently have a Toyo field camera, Mamiya 6, Canon 5D SR, Exakta, Polaroid I-2, and will be adding the Pentax 17 - each imperfect in their own way, hence the variety: match the imperfections with the desired/required application!) They need to understand, as you alluded to, to create, engineer, design, manufacturer, ship, market, warranty, extra parts for repair, train, etc… costs A LOT of money. And the dollars they spend NOW are 2024 dollars, not 1990 dollars. The Hoi Polloi live in a fantasy world. Everyone else lives in the real world. I think Pentax made some gutsy moves: zone focusing, half frame (and its requisite portrait orientation), and created a compelling product. At a reasonable 2024 price. Good video!

[@robblincoln2152]

Soo envious of your Mamiya 6! It was always just too expensive for my budget. I love the 6x6 negatives my Mamiya 220 TLR provides though.

[@ezpoppy55]

@@robblincoln2152 An also excellent camera. Those TLR MF (Yashica, Rollei, and Mamiya were the cameras I got started on. They put the photo hook deep inside my heart and my mind and my DNA! That was back in my freshman year in HS, 50 years ago. The Mamiya 6 is, in my mind and to my needs, the most perfect camera ever made - and I’ve used and worked with a lot of great (and not so great) cameras in the past 5 decades. I’m very glad to still have this 6 in my life, first bought in 1990. Enjoy your camera. There’s an elegance and charm and a long rich history to those cameras. Happy shooting!

[@renemies78]

I'm interested in this camera but the price is out of my budget. I hope it's a success though.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

6:05 This is always the cutest part

[@Bigfarmer8]

I think both cameras may serve a different market. I believe the Pentax 17 will do well with young people that shoot photos with their phone solely in portrait orientation so, the 17 makes sense to them. For old farts like me the Mint Rollei 35AF may be more interesting. I do consider buying the Pentax 17 first however because it is already available and to express my appreciation to Ricoh/ Pentax for having the guts to make this camera. I hope others will do so too.

[@extradimension7356]

+ photogrammetric origins and fiducials + film flattening + low distortion lens choice.

[@imjstcl]

This will be a cool camera, the only downside is it doesnt make me want it because now I just want the original rollei 35 even more :(

[@Katiemtz099]

Olympus should make a new pen ee film camera 😭🫶🏻

[@Overexposed1]

Don’t threaten me with a good time 🥵

[@the_photographer]

Thank you for the presentation this camera. Please work on your audio. It was hard to watch.

[@Overexposed1]

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[@TungstenOvergaard]

Rollei will kill it. Will be launched at the end of August.

[@themostwretchedbeast]

$650-800 is a great pricepoint. That's right around where premium used point and shoot cameras are, and it's always a gamble when buying a used 30 year old cameras on eBay. Hopefully these will have a warranty.

[@Overexposed1]

Totally agree with this assessment. I think their asking price is very fair!

[@arnewoodman]

LOL 5.10 cat licking its bum on the shelf behind you, wants some attention.

[@MarcoRoepers]

And the battery? There doesn't seem much room for it

[@SFVYachtClub]

While the first 15 years of consumer point-and-shit digital cameras with their worthless contrast AF have left a bad taste in my mouth, I totally trust the IR-AF systems on my 80s/90s compacts. The system measures the distance (usually instantly), then racks the lens. No muss, no fuss.

[@slothsarecool]

cat 😂

[@lighturpl3]

dunno what pentax was thinking with the decision to use zone focus. meanwhile this rollei has a better formula, as point-and-shoots are beloved by both beginners and experts. although, I would have gone with a yashica t4 type camera-skip the nice metal body to save money which would have made it more accessible, and simply focus on a solid lens that would give solid results.

[@chrisnigul]

$799 for the Rollei.

[@linusfotograf]

Everyone knows how to pronounce Leica but not Rollei. Poor Rollei

[@Overexposed1]

I probably said it 6 different ways in this video. Gave it the ol college try

[@linusfotograf]

@@Overexposed1 The ei at the end is pronounced the same way as the ei in Leica. This wasn’t meant as a put down; just feel sorry for poor old Rollei 😄

[@Overexposed1]

@@linusfotograf Role - eye? Thanks for that

[@linusfotograf]

@@Overexposed1 Yup!

[@jinchoung]

everything's so vulgar these days. what does "35 as fuck" even mean?

[@Overexposed1]

Actually really funny lol

[@stephenedgecock]

lol @ film

[@Overexposed1]

Mmmk

[@sebala4933]

Hä?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

5:21 600 DOLLARS?! My goodness they’re appeasing to basic b***h tech bros

[@beelzking]

Dang some people really do seem to be oblivious about the cost of R&D(planning and prototyping), marketing, manufacturing new parts, MOQ, the economy of scale, and of course they also need some profit from it to make it actually worth it.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@beelzking Yes, but it’s still expensive.

[@abdulkadir1990]

izt will be 799dolalr and 850euro. was annouced about 2 days ago.

[@13squier]

$800 ducats my guy

[@beelzking]

@@PokhrajRoy. then sadly, the attended audience is not you then

[@sirnubenegra]

Stop wasting your money.

[@Overexposed1]

Wrong channel