Rollei Prego Micron (AF)
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Well if anyone else won't say it, I will certainly say it and proclaim the Rollei Prego Micron one of the most underrated and ignored modern 35mm compacts out there. The truth is, that the Prego Micron are totally identical with the Ricoh R1 except for the front housing cover, and the lens markings. I have 2 of these Prego Microns in my collection, and the set shown above, including real leather pouch, small tripod, wrist strap and presentation case cost me 59,- Euro !. Apart from the specifications in general, the most astonishing thing about the Prego Micron is of course the size. It just not get any more compact than this you know !. I think You will agree with me if you click on the thumbnails below. I addition you get a Schneider Curtagon, which can be shifted from 30mm to 24mm Panorama mode by shifting the switch on the back, by which the lens elements are being shifted. I'm sure that it really IS a Schneider lens in the Rollei version, or else I assume Schneider would have been very upset. The question is rather if it's also a Schneider lens in the Ricoh R1 ?. The ergonomics are excellent, and this petite lady will slide into any pocket. The green on/off button are placed so that it can be operated by your thumb, which You'll probably need because the "on period" are much to short in my honest opinion. This Prego Micron are very good value for money, and allthough being Far East manufactured I really think that it deserves to carry the Rollei name all the way, allthough it's really a Ricoh R1;-). Ricoh was in fact awarded with the Camera Grand Prix '95 Special Prize for this camera. Well, don't just sit there !! Go get one, and even if it's a Ricoh !! ;-)
 

View from top	Back view with the switch for 24mm Panorama mode	Controlpanel for date imprinting /databack	The sleak body
How does this cartridge fit in there ??	Prego Micron vs. Rollei 35	Prego Micron vs. Rollei 35	Prego Micron vs. Rollei 35

Rollei Giro 140 (AF)
Serial no.: BN029725
Format:  24 x 36 on 135 catridges
Optics: Rolleigon 38 - 140 mm zoom
Shutter: Yes
Focusing: I hope so
Flash: Oh yes that too
Other features: Panorama function, all kinds of flash settings, selftimer & bla bla bla

I bought this Giro 140 paying 10 Euros, and it was delivered to my frontdoor by the seller. As you can see by the pics, its in almost new condition and it came with a nice real leather pouch. Well, thats about all I know about the Rollei Giro 140. Being eternally naive, I thought I could find either a manual or the specifications on the net, but nooooo maam. So unless one of you guys out there can help me with the technical specifications, I'm all in the dark here. Anyone ? Please ?.

But let's take a look at it anyway. It's a plastic body, quite chubby actually in order to make room for the 140 mm zoom lens. It's got all the basics and all the usual settings, and you know what ?. It feels rather good and comfortable in yor hands. The control for the zoom are a toggle-type switch which I like much more than two separate buttons. Like a lot of other modern AF's it also offers a Panorama function. The zoom motor is very quiet, and it only take a liitle over 2 secs. getting from 38mm to 140mm.

I am currently shoting a testfilm with this Giro 140, so let's wait a little and let's judge it by the performance and maybe someone has provided me with the specs by then.