New Camera Announced! Rollei 35AF

I promise I am not becoming a film industry news channel. A new film camera has been announced and it might just be a good option for an every day carry. Look for yourself at www.rollei.com...

[@ozbaz99]

For a NEW camera the price is very reasonable. Used cameras are slowly dying and their prices keep going up. Some high end used point and shoots with similar specs sell for much more. Contax T2, Nikon 35ti etc.

[@CHIMPOaGOGO]

I'm interested primarily because it's new. The thought of my 30-50 year old cameras eventually needing a CLA service always looms in the back of my mind so if this 35AF is good enough for my needs, I'll feel better about it's longevity. Considering my cameras K1000, X-700, and XA2 show no signs of stopping - I might just be fishing for a reason to buy a new expensive toy.

[@Nitidus]

Sounds very interesting, and I completely missed the news. But, unfortunately, the $600-800 price tag is a dealbreaker for me. For that much money I'd expect a fully functioning, full-size SLR with interchangeable lenses. At the same time it wouldn't need autofocus. Now this thing definitely does, looking at what people who know the original say. But $800 makes it a gimmick and you'd be able to get a really good kit with several lenses on the used market instead.

[@DrCowinabox]

Price seems about right to me. Last "full size" slr i can think of was the fm3a, and that is like 1300 bucks adjusted for inflation & with no lens. Companies won't be able to compete with used prices (you can get a perfectly functional spotmatic for less than $10). Plenty of comparable cameras have sold for this much for more new.

[@jacksondelahunt8385]

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