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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.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £38 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £138 Flints Auctions
Nov -0001 £35 Special Auction Services
Nov -0001 £69 Flints Auctions

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.

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