Rollei Magic

[Larky]

Hello.

I'm really in love with looking down into a medium format piece of ground glass since my mate leant me his MF. I'm also in love with the idea of a Rollei TLR. 've seen a Rollei Magic for sale for £30, great condition - is it worth it? I think it would be nice for the cabinet as it's pretty (has a leather case too), IF it doesn't work too great!

Anyway, what do you think about this little camera? I'm after something cheap to get me into 120.

Take care, A.

[beezerc15]

if the light meter works it would make a good camera to start with ive had mine for over 30 years and it still works fine xenar lens is ok,if you want to do things yourself go for a f model.regards john

[KoNickon]

I think with the Rolleimagic I, it operates only in auto mode, so if the meter goes, it's a displace piece only. For that price, go for it and have fun!

[Larky]

The meter is duff, so I'll leave it alone. Thanks for the advice. :)

[KoNickon]

Wise move! (And I meant "display piece," of course.) Better you should find yourself something like a Rolleicord III or later, if it's a Rollei you want.

There are other TLR options, as I'm sure you know -- scan the TLR Forum for some recommendations.

[Macka]

The meter is duff, so I'll leave it alone. Thanks for the advice. :)
Can't rely that much on most of the meters of old cameras. :cool:

[rolleistef]

and that camera is ugly too...