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Condition: Excellent
Rollei A110 Compact 110 Camera
Excellent cosmetic condition
Please note that the front lens cover does not close all the way and the shutter fires but it is not opening as it looks like there is no power getting through!
General Rollei A110 Information
When the Rollei A 110 (or A110) appeared on the market it was advertised as the world's smallest pocket camera. Utilizing the new pocket film standard of the 1970s, the 110 film cartridge, it was the smallest serious camera yet introduced to the market. Heinz Waaske's camera construction team needed 2 years from construction to mass production. In 1974 the prototype of the A 110 was a sensation at the camera fair "Photokina" since it was smaller than the cardboard boxes in which the single pocket films were sold. But mass production was delayed until late 1975. The efforts needed to make that miniature camera consisting of 260 parts with consistent high quality were time consuming. The camera entered the market high-priced. 1978, before its production was moved from Braunschweig to Singapore, it had already reached a lower price level, 348 DM.
The camera has a typical 110 film camera design: it has to be pulled open. When it is closed important parts like the lens and viewfinder are covered by the two outer parts of the camera body, so this pocket camera can really be carried in the pocket. The difference to the average pocket camera is the use of mainly metal parts for its construction. Most of the few plastic parts are made of the durable Delrin. This choice of quality materials was necessary for reaching the high level of miniaturization and quality.
A true innovation was the camera's exposure system. The shutter blades are open and the aperture blades are shut before exposure begins. The actual exposure begins with the opening of the aperture blades to the programmed f/stop (f/2.8-f/16), and ends with closing of the shutter blades. Exposure control is also different: the silicon-photo-diode has its own aperture blades whose opening varies as those in the lens. Both apertures are driven by the same mechanical element. Between the aperture opening and shutter closing the lens's aperture blades are kept in position by an electromagnet. Advancing the film (i.e. closing and opening the camera) resets the aperture and shutter to their original positions.
Despite its short focal length, the lens focuses from infinity to 1 meter via the orange focusing slide on the camera's front (below the lens). A distance scale with a combination of meters/feet figures and symbols is displayed in the viewfinder.
Manufacturer: Rollei (1975-1978 in Braunschweig, Germany (124,000 units), 1978-1981 in Singapore (72,000 units))
Year of launch: 1974
Film: Type No. 110 cartridges for 16mm film with speeds 64 to 500 ASA
Lens: Rollei Tessar 1:2.8/23mm
Shutter: electronically controlled Rollei-Prontor leaf shutter
Exposure: fast silicium photo diode measures light for program-controlled exposure with shutter-speed/aperture combinations from 1:2.8 - 4sec. to 1:16 - 1/400 sec.
Dimensions: 84×44×30mm (closed, length 100 mm when opened)
Weight: 185 g with battery
Camera House Price: £25.00
The Rollei A110 Compact 110 Camera is shown in Cameras > Film Compact.
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Peter H Mussell
Reviewed On: 10/07/2020
Reviewed On: 10/07/2020
This model of camera, (which I owned for many years,) suffered from the main problem that affected all 110/126 cameras: The vast majority were made without any focussing mechanism. Therefore, the first negative image was focused and the rest were left, un-adjusted. Therefore, losing the advantage of having a focus adjustment (albeit, a small range.)
Being snall, and with rounded corners meant that it was also very fiddly, recognising this, Rollei provided a metal-link chain that screwed into the 1/4" tripod bush.
On the whole, a satisfying little device that never failed to invoke a response from on-lookers.
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Looking after your camera
Use a Camera Bag
A camera bag does more than just protect the camera against scratches and dust: It keeps it safe from rain because many are waterproof on the outside.
Be Very Careful Around the LCD Screen and Camera Lens
Use only special equipment to clean your camera’s LCD screen and camera lens. Buy a special cleaning kit that includes liquid solutions, microfiber cloths and brushes that have been specially designed to clean your camera lens.
Never Leave Your Batteries in Your Camera for Too Long
Many camera batteries are now alkaline or lithium formats. If you keep your camera with the batteries inside of it in a moist area, then the batteries can get corrosive. So if you’re thinking about just putting your camera on the shelf for several months, do yourself a favor and remove them.
Turn Your Camera Off Prior to Doing Anything
Before you do anything to your camera, always keep in mind that it should be turned off first. No matter what it is—swapping lenses, changing memory cards or disconnecting or attaching cables—your camera should be turned off.
Cold and Wet Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Camera Body
Take your camera out only in a waterproof bag. If the weather’s unusually cold, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag that has silica desiccant packets for the reduction of moisture. It’s also a smart idea to have a soft towel with you to wipe off any moisture, just in case it should get on your camera.
Good Memory Card Care Is Good Camera Care
Only transport your memory cards inside of a protective caseMake sure the memory cards stay dust-free at all times. When removing memory cards, make sure you do so indoors or in non-dusty situations.
Make sure that you keep memory cards only in cool places. Never keep them in places where they may heat up, like dashboards or glove compartments.
Never place your memory cards close to magnetic sources. Examples of magnetic sources are things such as audio speakers, TV monitors and actual magnets.
Use a Filter to Protect Your Camera Lens
The lens of your camera is naturally fragile. As such, it’s susceptible to scratches, cracks, dents…you name it. A UV filter will not only will you give your lens a fighting chance, but you’ll also enhance the quality of your pictures.
Condensation Can Be Controlled
Condensation normally happens when you move your camera between different temperatures.
Allow your camera a chance to naturally get used to the hotter environment. Don’t place it inside a closed plastic bag when transporting it between different temperatures! Just let the camera sit in the humid temperature for a while, until condensation disappears.
If this still doesn’t get rid of all of it, you can utilize a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture and marks left behind from the condensation.
