The Voigtländer Brillant AF Mini is a simple compact camera. It doesn't really have anything to do with the legendary Voigtländer company anymore. It is a model that has the brand name printed on it. A manufacturer with a factory in Taiwan (Made in Taiwan) made the model. The owner of the trademark rights was the Ringfoto Group.
The camera is equipped with a fixed focal length lens. The focal length is fixed and is 34 mm. The largest aperture available is f/4.5. The camera has an auto focus.
The Voigtländer Brillant AF Mini has a built-in exposure meter. The film sensitivity is automatically recognized by the inserted film cartridge. Both aperture and exposure time are set automatically by the camera, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.
Of course, the device also has an integrated flash. The flash can be used in an automatic. It can also be turned off and also forced. However, a special mode for reducing "red eyes" is missing. A tripod thread and a self-timer are not available, but a hand strap can be attached to the housing.
The camera requires two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) as a power source. It is recommended to use rechargeable batteries.
Film types for the Voigtländer Brillant AF Mini
According to the user manual, the Voigtländer Brillant AF Mini uses 35mm film. These films are still available from various suppliers and can be developed.
Suitable films for this compact camera are, for example, the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color photography and the Ilford Delta 100* for black and white photography. Other brands such as Lomography, Fujifilm, Rollei, Adox and Foma also have suitable films on offer.
The color film is developed using the C-41 process. Many photo labs and drugstores offer this development service.
The negatives of the Voigtlander Brillant AF Mini measure 24 mm x 36 mm. A motorized system takes care of the automatic film transport after each shot. A counter on the camera body shows the number of images already taken.
When the film is full, it will automatically rewind. Only then should you open the camera to remove the film and develop it. If the film is not completely rewound, the camera must not be opened to avoid damaging the film with light.
