Rollei Magic I
The Rollei Magic I is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera taking 6x6 cm frames on 120 roll film, introduced by Rollei in the latter part of the 1950s. It was positioned below the contemporaneous Rolleiflex line, using an automatic exposure system aimed at less experienced users.
Auction data for the Magic I is thin, with a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result of £35 — a wholesale level that reflects what the camera is worth to trade buyers today rather than a retail asking price. On that limited evidence the model sells for considerably less than a working Rolleiflex of the same era, and price is highly condition-sensitive given the age of the automatic exposure mechanism.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 71 | £53 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: MINT Rollei Magic I TLR Camera Kit Xenar 3.5 • WORKING METER • 1962 Hollywood
Description:
Taking Lens: Schneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 / 75mm. Optics: The Schneider‑Kreuznach Xenar taking lens and Heidosmat viewing lens are clean and clear. Case: Original Rollei Genuine Leather Ever‑Ready Case with Strap. Location: Henderson, NV, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 81 | £60 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: FRANK & HEIDECKE ROLLEI MAGIC I MEDIUM FORMAT TWIN-LENS REFLEX CAMERA W/ CASE !
Description:
Fully tested and working properly.Only what is pictured is included. Location: Colorado Springs, CO, United States |
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| Jan 2026 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 280) Title: A Rollei Magic I TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 2523167, body G-VG, advance works, shutter fires but only as bulb, light meter not responding, optics F-G with light haze and |
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| Jan 2023 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 372) Title: A Rollei Magic I TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1960-62, serial no. 2510014, with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, shutter working, body G-VG, lens G, with maker's leather case, |
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| Nov -0001 | £69 | — | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 730) Title: A Rollei Magic I K9 TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1960-62, serial no. 2523638, with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, 1959-61, serial no. 6584057, shutter fires on "A", not tested |
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| Nov -0001 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 374) Title: A Rollei Magic TLR camera
Description:
A Rollei Magic TLR camera, shutter only fires in auto, light cell responsive, body VG, with Schneider Kreuznach 75mm f/3.5 Xenar lens, elements G-VG, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei Magic I worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, a Rollei Magic I has a hammer value of around £35, though clean, fully working examples can command more.
How much does a Rollei Magic I sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data sold for £35 at hammer, so the price a typical example sells for in the saleroom is modest.
Is the Rollei Magic I a good buyer's value compared with a Rolleiflex?
At current prices the Magic I offers a cheaper route into a Rollei 6x6 TLR, but its reliance on a selenium meter means value is tied closely to whether the automatic exposure still works.