Mint Camera has been working on a new 35mm film camera for almost a year, and today it announced that it will not only be available this summer, but will also be an autofocus-equipped remake of the Rollei 35. Mint was able to secure a formal arrangement with Rollei to utilize both the iconic emblem and the name for the Rollei 35AF.

“We are thrilled to announce that Rollei has graciously granted us permission to use their logo. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward for all parties involved,” Mint writes in a blog post. “The Rollei brand will undoubtedly increase awareness for this camera. After pouring our hearts and souls into this project, I really hope the Rollei 35AF becomes accessible to a broader audience.”

Mint’s founder, Gary Ho, explains that the development of what is now known as the Rollei 35AF came about because the original is greatly appreciated (because to its compact, unusual design) but flawed, listing three faults that stuck out to him.

“Not everyone can master the manual zone focus system as the focus can only be guessed. The flash can only be added as a separate accessory at the bottom of the camera, resulting in an ergonomically strange and aesthetically displeasing setup. Repairing these cameras is becoming increasingly challenging due to the scarcity of skilled technicians and parts,” Ho writes.

The first Rollei 35 was manufactured in Germany, unveiled at the 1966 Photokina trade show, and mass-produced for global distribution later that summer. The Rollei 35 was the smallest 135 film camera available at the time, and it is still one of the smallest ever built.

It was a very popular camera, and over a 30-year span, over two million Rollei 35 series cameras were manufactured. It is still one of PetaPixel’s top picks for the greatest film cameras today.