Rollei magic I Twin lens reflex camera (TLR)

The Rollei magic I is a 2-lens reflex camera manufactured by Franke & Heidecke. The TLR has automatic exposure control. Prontor designed the shutter for just that purpose, the Prontormat-S.

It uses 120 type Rollfilm. 12 6x6cm square images can be captured for each roll of 120 film. By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the filmgate does automaticly change the frame counter from 12 to 16 exposures.

Production : from 1960 to 1962, about 25.000 units
Taking lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 f=75mm.
Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:3.5 f=75mm (also a Xenar).
Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 2.
Shutter: Prontor Prontormat-S model 565 k1.
Automatic exposure: speeds 1/30 to 1/300 sec. at diaphragms 3.5 to 22.
Manual shutter settings : Flash 1/30 sec. and B, both allowing diaphragms 3.5 to 22.
Lighmeter system : Selenium cell
Film speed settings : 12 to 1600 ASA.
Dimensions WxDxH: 88 x 106 x 147 mm
Weight: 1000 grams

The camera is in great condition.