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In a limited period starting in 1963, Rollei products were represented in the USA by Honeywell, a company specialized in electronic products such as flash lights. In cooperation with Rollei, Honeywell developed a revolutionary new technology: the first computer controlled flash light. This co-operation has led to a situation where, in the 1960s and 1970s, Rollei had become the worlds largest manufacturer of flash lights. |
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Rollei E66 Worlds first computer controlled flash light. In production from August 1967 to 1971, total of 20,300 made. Price 1967: DM 548. Flash range from 60cm to 7 m (2' to 25'), flash duration from 1/1000 sec to 1/50,000 sec. Only one f-stop / ASA combination possible. Recycle time from 0.1 sec to 9-12 sec (full load). Rechargeable & interchangeable 1200 mAh NC battery for 80 full power flashes. Color temperature 5500K. Measurements (WDH): 9.2cm x 10.8cm x 23.6cm, weight 740 grams. |
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Rollei E60 This is the E66 without flash computer. In production from August 1967 to 1971, total of 2,700 made. Price 1967: DM 357. Other technical specification as E66. |
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Rollei E 34 C Second generation computer controlled flash light. In production from September 1970 to 1972, total of 14,000 made. Price 1970: DM 460. Computer works either at full or at half power. The flash also came with a 2x ND filter which could be attached in front of the sensor. Flash range from 40cm to 6 m (18" to 22') but with gray filter half of that, flash duration from 1/600 sec to 1/30,000 sec. Recycle time from 0.1 sec to 4 sec (full load). Rechargeable & interchangeable 500 mAh NC battery 12V, for 60 full power flashes. Color temperature 5500K. Measurements (WDH): 8.7cm x 11.2cm x 25.4cm, weight 880 grams. Today, to replace the battery which is no longer available, need to stash two new Hasselblad 500EL batteries. |
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Rollei E 34 This model, similar to E 34 C but without computer control, was only produced in some samples but never marketed. Rollei anticipated no substantial sales. Shown at left is a version with experimental silver caps, the dial selector at the back of E 34 C model, and a Lucite clear model of E 34 C. |
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Rollei E 36 RE The top model. In production from February 1973 to 1981, total made 70,800. It has three choices of f-stops at any ASA setting, plus an external sensor for indirect lighting technique. Price in 1981 DM 400. Flash range from 40cm to 13m (18" to 45'), flash duration from 1/800 to 1/40,000 sec. Interval from 0,1 to 4 sec (full power), 80-1,000 flashes per load. 12V NC rechargeable battery, 500 mAh. Today, to replace the battery which is no longer available, need to stash two new Hasselblad 500EL batteries. Measurements: (WDH): 8.7cm x 11.2cm x 26cm, weight 850 grams.
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Rollei E 36 RE Left: E36RE with Rollei SLX camera, on flash bracket attachment. Middle: the external sensor. Right: control dial at back of E36RE, connector to charger cable, o'/off switch, ready light, sync cable outlet. |
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Rollei 140 RES Interval 0.3-6 sec, NC battery 4V/500mAh not interchangeable, capacity 45-1500 flashes. Measurements (WDH): 8cm x 9.6cm x 18.6cm, weight 510 grams. The Voigtländer version was only sold at selected department stores in Germany. Rollei 140S |
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Flash Clamp |
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Flash Bracket for E60/66/34/34C/E36RE connecting to Rollei 35 includes a special flash cable adapter which was inserted into the Rollei 35 flash shoe. |
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Flash Bracket for E60/66/34/34C/E36RE connecting to 35 SLR cameras |
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Flash Bracket for E60/66/34/34C/E36RE connecting to medium format cameras |
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Flash Bracket for 140RES/140S connecting to 35 SLR and medium format cameras |
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Flash charger for: |
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External battery charger for E34C and E36RE (uses # 301700 to connect to outlet) |
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Rollei Strobonar Strobo-Eye 3R External sensor to be used when the flash is used for bouncing off the ceiling. This item seems to be similar to the Strobo-eye which was part of the accessories supplied with the Rollei E36RE flash, but it has an additional ASA dial. It will connect to an E34 and E36RE flash as shown. Click for larger version. |
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Shown here is a typical E36RE outfit with charger, curled Rollei flash cable, flash clamp with tilt function, 35mm SLR bracket with optional leatherette black case for the flash with accessories. Click for larger version. |
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Shown here is the E36RE optional case, open with flash and clamp inserted, with charger, case shoulder strap, straight Rollei flash cable, and brackets for 6x6 and 35mm SLR cameras. Click for larger version. |
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Other accessories: For E60/E66: For E34C/E36RE: For 140RES/140S: |
It is almost forgotten : but in the 1960's and 1970's Rollei was the world's largest manufacturer of Flash Strobes. Many were sold under various brand names.
