Nice to know: if you put a hot shoe cover inside the shoe, the camera shoots at 1/30s but you can choose the aperture manually (simulate flash mode)

Somebody may have mentioned this already, but one benefit of the 1535 (and the other similar Agfa models) is that the film goes into a light-tight compartment as it is shot. If you open the camera mid-roll, you won't lose any pictures you've already taken.

Without even watching this video, I started to cry. this was the first camera my parents got when they ran away from the war in Iran and ended up as refugees in Germany. All my childhood photos had been made with this. I still got it. It still works.

6:41 might be my favorite camera-to-scale moment ever

Mate, my granddad gifted me his 1535 two years ago. It was his last film camera before he got a digicam. It's in absolutely mint condition and came in its original box including the Agfa flash for this thing. That's almost exactly the same size as the camera itself. Man, I love this Agfa camera to death! The huge viewfinder is a blessing!

And just like that, the price has gone up 400%

Why is it every time I see good shots taken thru a camera I've never heard of I start searching for the camera like its the solution to my motivation and talent problems.

Dude why, this was the one little somewhat affordable small rangefinder camera I had eyed out for myself after having used the 1035 for years. Please don't make the prices skyrocket :(

Jason's videos are the most relaxing, yet delightfully entertaining videos I've ever watched on YT. I can never put my finger on why that is, but hot dang I love them.

Glad to see you’ve come to your senses and getting your life together.

Love these quirky camera videos and keep up the 4:3 ratio, it's so good. Would love to see you pull some amazing results from a folding 6x6 like the Agfa Isolette.

Having a really chilled evening and it's just made so much better having a new grainydays to watch

I remember when shooting with a lightweight compact camera (in my case an Contax T2) you could get a weird kind of motion blur between 1/30 and 1/8sec where it looked like general defocus across the frame - I'd try testing the Agfa on a tripod in dim conditions to see if the lens really is unsharp wide open.

always a good day when you upload

If you want a rangefinder automatic camera that has the battery compartment on the outside, you might consider a Minolta Hi-Matic. And these things are built like a tank! When I got mine, the focus didn't turn because of a seriously dented filter ring. So I took a hammer to it and now it works just like new.

My first 35mm camera was an Agfa optima flash , I also had another Agfa optima (without the flash). I really liked them and the big viewfinder was great especially as I wear glasses. I still have them somewhere but not used them for a long time. It was this camera that made me like the 40mm focal length .

great video. The Agfa Optima 1035 (same lens, just without a rangefinder, but with a self-timer) was my first analogue camera, which I bought used at the age of 12 from a photo dealer for 10 EUR. Now 13 years later I bought the 1535 (I'm just not really good with zone focusing)... The 1035 and 1535 have the best lenses in the series (Tessar type with multi-coating), what personally surprises me is the durability of the CDS measuring cells. After almost 50 years they are still accurate, so accurate that even slide films are excellently exposed.

I would love a video talking about using flashes in general!

Your the coolest hipster in the entire youtubes universe

Babe wake up, granydays just posted a new video

I came for the camera review and stayed for the humor. Great stuff.

Ahh, I've been wondering if you'd make a video about this since I saw it in Pioneertown. Rangefinder point and shoots are gems.

Depressive and fun camera review. The perfect combo to light up my morning grumpiness.

You are so fucking funny dude. I look forward to your uploads in a way I haven't since KZfaq in the late '00s. Thank you for sharing.

Another really cool and even smaller rangefinder would be the Olympus XA - which is still decently sharp wide open. Aperture priority with a side-attaching flash and a super short focus throw. Turns into a P&S when you set it to hyperfocal + f5.6, it's by far my favorite travel/party camera.

Your best video in a while! I like how you talked about how you handled the pin cushion distortion and tried the camera with different films. Great job!

I have the oldest sister of this one, the Agfa 335. It's really cool to shoot for a lot of the same reasons as the 1535, but all too easy to just forget to set the focus range, not to say impossible to adjust fine focus. Amazing for street photography, small, discreet, fits in the pocket, easy to pick brief shots quickly and not draw too much attention.

My face lit up with this, as I have a 1035 and I love it

I spy with my little eye a wedding ring 👀

I have a fiend who has the cheaper model with zone focus and I think single coating lens, it's a fun little camera, with a really lovely big bright and sharp viewfinder!

very nice episode!

never seen jason so energetic as when acting out taking a photograph

I really think that's your best toilet shot yet. Keep up the good work

Analog Insights [channel] introduced me to the scale-focus Agfa Optima Sensor 1035. It's a keeper. It's the other « red dot ». The viewfinder is huge. Consider the rangefinder Rollei XF35 [also on Analog Insights] with a gnarly shutter sound as well, f/2,3 lens 1/30 to 1/650 with speed/aperture displayed in the view finder, which automagically sets the shutter speed/aperture [same system for flash as the Agfa Optima Sensor]. Second the MR9 adapter. Works in a Leica CL [film].

bro be all like rockin' the hell out of them overalls. and shit

Hey, getting stepped on by a dominatrix in heels is *not* to be joked about.

Great shots!

This video scenario is the setup for a horror movie.

Finally an interesting camera !

That Shutte sound is like when Im cooped up in the Toliet for so long that I m having a hard time holding it in....but have to release the final energy like AVATAR

I bought my Optima 1035 a couple of years ago. I've taken my most beautiful photos on film with it. It's also known as "The Other Red Dot Camera" for its likeness to a Leica.

I clicked on this so fast. I've wanted to purchase one of these for awhile because of the massive viewfinder for my glasses lol

In the 90s I bought an Optima III S (1961) for $25 U.S., and it was one of my two main film cameras for that decade. It had a rangefinder, 45 f2.8 lens, selenium meter with auto exposure or aperture priority.

Jason, look at the Minolta hi-matic 7sii. It's a bit expensive, but it's even tinier then that camera and is a true range finder with shutter priority and full manual mode. Plus an amazing 40mm f1.7 rokkor lens which is just amazing.

Loved using it while I had one except the rewind mechanism gave me nightmares

great photos as well as your car!

Dude i have been looking for that camera for almost a year, good find🥹👍🏾

Did you just wonder why a half-second exposure got you a soft image?

Another good point & shoot with adjustable ISO and ability to use filters/hoods is the Minolta hi-matic AF 2. Except it doesn't have a rangefinder so no manual focus. But I still love mine anyways. The lens is really sharp and glass

"While we didn't see any demons...besides our own..." This one got me

Just noticed you got the Ed Hopper book at the New York exhibit. Shit is fire asf

what lenshood totally nailed the look, cute camera btw

Bought one of these 2 years ago and indeed wanted to go full kyle on my drywall when the batteries died on it mid roll and has sat on my shelf ever since lmao

Closest thing I have to this is a Ricoh 500G, also a 40mm f/2.8 lens rangefinder. It goes to ISO 800, small and solidly built, glass lens, sharp pics, self-timer, metal body. Cheap to buy. Worth checking out.

My favorite photographer lol

Thanks! Waiting for Rollei 35 ;)

I had it with F3,5 lens. Couldn't get a decent bnw image from it. All underexposed or super grany. Ended up selling it and got myself a Rollei 35XF. which i like very much.. Now THAT is a camera for grownup boys!

Next time someone pisses me off I'll just tell them "you've awakened the frog" and provide no context.

Sweet sneezecam you got there

Quite surprised that there is not an Olympus xa vid in this channel.

The olympus XA (og) is the best point and shoot rangefinder for me. Iso set, manual focus, manual aperture, great glass, 1.5 exposure comp, timer. Its the bomb

Those dungarees! Dude!

13:25 Loved this shot! So... New York video coming soon? 👀

I've been waiting for "poopoo peepee daiper babies" to catch on for years now.

Your 4Runner ❤!

Yesterday I received Revue 400SE which is quite similar to this. I am testing it right now and can’t wait for the results. It also can be found under Vivtar 35ES or other brands. It goes down to 1.7 and has 40mm lens. It is quite small but like in contax t2 you can't use f1.7 in manual mode only Auto mode.

One more flaming hot dew and I will have a beautiful day

bro im from nebraska and its being in the middle of nowwhere is what makes it dope

You should try a Rollei 35XF or an Olympus 35RC. They have better glass and the 35RC also has a fully manual mode

This reminded me of the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 somehow. Have you tried those? You get autofocus, flash, manual ISO control, and a tack sharp lens. Oh, and it uses AA batteries.

This camera is not for use with mercury cells. According to the handbook it is intended to be used with either silver oxide oder alkali cells like the V625U, the PX625 or the EPX625.

10/10 toasters. Would watch again

I love little goofy rangefinders! Neat! I had a Minolta late-1970s plastic camera that made that same shutter sound. Don't remember the name of it, it looked like a dusty star wars droid. Then I found out people were paying hundreds of dollars for the dumb things so I sold it! :P

Fantastic video as always. How did you do that closing shot of the bus? How much was physical movement or how much was done in post? Was there a dolly zoom going on? Really striking, hit me heavy

Jazzy overalls 👍

The opptima series has a protection for exposed film, you can open it mid roll and only lose one shot, it could be better not losing any, but at least is something

you're right.... i haven't... but i want to learn...

The punch drywall design segment should be called Kylie's Corner...

mommy, there is a farmer on a couch talking about cameras

u should try the agfa optima sensor flash instead, is no rangefinder but again zone focusing only but it runs with 2xaaa batteries

Agfa 1535 prices after this video: 📈📈📈

I bought 1035 and 1535 a month ago, and after this video, I feel that this might be the only time in my life when I purchase something that might increase in value. It didn't happen for me with Bitcoin, but at least I have Agfa Optima 😂

Agfa munich, iconic design by Schlagheck - Schultes munich, the lens could be from Enna munich. It was a cheap camera at its time....aaaah "sensor soft touch" ....red button, also in the agfa icon. Agfa - Gevaert was a german - belgian camera and film maker. The cameras all come from munich...

beautiful camera.

You should take a look at the AGFA Ambi Silette. It’s a rf with a bayonet mount

i got the 1535 for a hundred euros on ebay a couple of years ago! i loved it to bits (especially the industrial design). But it was stolen from me on the beach in Barcelona last year so watching this video is super painfull.

The photo @11:41 is such a VIBE 📸✨

That sneezing sound it makes when you take a pic is not from the shutter, but the film counter advancing. Look at the film counter when you wind on - it doesn't move! But when you take a pic it makes that sound and advances the exposure count. Kinda bizarre design choice. p.s. thank you for showing how to adjust the RF - mine was off and I didn't want to pay someone $300 to fix it...

So today I found this bad boy for 10€ (I’m half the video) I don’t know the value but boy I really enjoy your video and character. Very damn good, you really made me put some batteries in this and some thoughts in my head. Thanks

Whats the name of the lens hood?

Olympus 35rc!!!!!!!!!!! It's the jammer. Still cheap too, well if you find non succubus sellers.

Jason releases a new video: 1) Grab a relaxing cup of coffee 2) Hit "Play."

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Finally! Someone made a video about my mom’s vintage camera 😢 Can you please try next the Canon Elan? You know, the one that works with a barcode scanner?

seems like i would have to import one

what do you think of the Rollei 35?

I think there is another version of these where the ISO goes up to 1000 helps with the low light

Was hoping to get one of these for cheap at some point ... there goes that idea 🤦‍♂️

grainard dayson

You should check out the Konica C35 Automatic. It's my favorite quick and easy camera.