I love reading these old magazine product promotions about early cameras.
Camera : Rollei A26
Source: Punch magazine, 5 June 1974
The Pushover.
When we decided to make a camera that takes cartridge film, we wanted it to be small, simple and as easy to use as possible.
It also had to be better than any instant loading camera available today.
So we've come up with the Rollei A26. With its special sliding action. It wasn't easy for us, but it's going to be easy for you.
It means the A26 is ready to shoot when you are. Just pull the side panel, shoot, and return to the close position which automatically winds on the film and retracts the lens out of harm's way. So everything is ready for the next shot.
And as the camera is so small, you can carry it in your pocket or handbag.
The Rollei A26 has no gimmicks or gadgets to worry about. An automatic 'Magic-eye' lets in exactly the right amount of light every time you want to take a picture.
But despite cutting out all the complications of photography, we haven't cut down on Rollei quality. You get the same craftsmanship and precision that have made the Rollei name famous.
You also get a 40mm, Sonnar f3.5 lens. With the nearest focusing distance of 3 1/2 feet. To give you sharp prints every time.
And to make the picture complete, there's a self-setting computer flash available - the Rollei C26 - that's been specially designed for the A26 camera. Which means the A26 is as easy to use with flash as it is without.
It gives you 40 flashes from one battery charge and you can shoot flash every 10 seconds. With no exposures to worry about.
See the A26 and C26 at your local camera dealer.
Rollei - It's surprising how little it costs to choose Rollei.
Check out the various old cameras that I sourced from magazines : https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/photography/old-cameras
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