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Rolleiflex 2,8 A - Model K7A

Highslide JS
This model was only exported into the USA.
Version 1:
December 1949 - February 1951, 7,870 pieces
Serials
: 1.101.000 - 1.164.999, engraved above name plate.
Version 2:
April 1951 - August 1951, 2,000 pieces.
Serials
: 1.201.000 - 1.204.999, engraved above name plate.

Both versions:
Taking Lens
:
Zeiss Opton Tessar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet II, coated
Finder lens:
Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet II. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.

Shutter:
Version 1:
Compur Rapid, 1 - 1/400 sec., B, X-sync.
Version 2:
Compur Rapid MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M-X-sync.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2. Version 2: 2-format back w. adjustable film pressure plate.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Dimensions
: 9.4x10.4x14.3cm.
Weight: 1,080 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2,8 B - Model K7B

Highslide JS
This model was only exported into USA.
February 1952 - March 1953, 1,250 pieces
Serials
: 1.220.000 - 1.220.999 & 1.260.000 - 1.260.249, engraved above name plate.

Taking Lens
:
Zeiss Biometar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Jena, Bayonet III, coated
Finder lens:
Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet III. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.

 

Shutter:
Compur Rapid MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M-X-sync.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Equipped with 2-format back w. adjustable film pressure plate.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Misc.:
From # 1.230.000 suitable for tripod quick mount.
Dimensions
: 9.4x10.4x14.3cm.
Weight: 1,080 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2,8 C - Model K7C

Highslide JS
December 1952 - June 1955, 30,150  pieces
Serials
:
1.260.250 - 1.285.999 &
1.292.000 - 1.292.999 &
1.400.000 - 1.475.405,
engraved above name plate.

Taking Lens
:
1952 - 1955: Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider, also:
1954 - 1955: Planar 2,8/80mm Zeiss Oberkochen
Finder lens:
Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet III, Zeiss & Schneider. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Compur Rapid MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M-X-sync.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Equipped with 2-format back w. adjustable film pressure plate.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Misc.:
From # 1.267.000 suitable for tripod quick mount.
Dimensions
: 10.5x9.9x14.6cm.
Weight: 1,140 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2,8 D - Model K7D

Highslide JS
August 1955 - September 1956, 20,100 pieces.
Serials
:
1.600.000 - 1.620.100,
engraved above name plate.
Taking Lens
:
Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider, also:
Planar 2,8/80mm Zeiss Oberkochen
Finder lens:
Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet III, Zeiss & Schneider. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Compur Rapid MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M-X-sync. Time & aperture selector wheels with EV values. Self Timer. Release with security lock.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Equipped with 2-format back w. adjustable film pressure plate. Exposure guide with picture symbols on back.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Misc.:
From # 1.267.000 suitable for tripod quick mount.
Dimensions
: 10.5x9.9x14.6cm.
Weight: 1,140 grams.
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Rolleicord I Model 1 "Art Deco Rollei"

Highslide JS
(pictured)
Equipped with diamond pattern metal covers
Model K3 - 510
November 1933 - March 1936, 32,508 pieces.
Serials
: 1.460.000 - 1.760.000, engraved in taking lens (internal factory serial inside camera ranged from 05001 - 37508).
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 4.5/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 4/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Non interchangeable focusing screen.  F&H emblem on hood.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
8.5x9.0x13.5cm
Weight:
850 grams

Rolleicord I Model 1 (not pictured). "Regular"
Covered with regular leather surfaces.
Model K3 - 510
November 1933 - March 1936, 5,000 pieces.
Serials
: 1.460.000 - 1.760.000, engraved in taking lens (internal factory serial inside camera ranged from 00001 - 05000).
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 4.5/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 4/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Non interchangeable focusing screen.  F&H emblem on hood.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
8.5x9.0x13.5cm
Weight:
850 grams
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Rolleicord I Model 2 - Model K3 - 511

Highslide JS
December 1934 - August 1936, 25.519 pieces.
Serials
: 1.590.000 - 1.760.000, engraved in taking lens (internal factory serial inside camera ranged from 050001 - 075519).

Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3.8/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 4/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Non interchangeable focusing screen.  F&H emblem on hood.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
8.5x9.0x13.5cm
Weight:
818 grams
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Rolleicord Ia Model 1 - Model K3 - 520

Highslide JS
March 1936 - May 1937, 9,459 pieces.
Serials
: 1.760.000 - 1.947.000, engraved in taking lens (internal factory serial inside camera).

Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 4,5/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 4/75mm, screw mount filter 28.5mm.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. No F&H emblem on hood.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
8.5x9.0x13.5cm
Weight:
811 grams
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Rolleicord II Model 1 - Model K3

Highslide JS
March 1936 - August 1937, 30,542 pieces.
Serials
: 1.758.000 - 1.973.999, engraved in taking lens (additional factory # inside body).

Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, screw mount filter.
Finder lens: Anastigmat 3,2/75mm, screw mount filter.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. F&H emblem in hood.

 

Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
9.1x9.4x13.8cm
Weight:
793 grams
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Rolleicord Ia Model 2 - Model K3 - 530

Highslide JS
May 1937 - January 1938, 10,200 pieces.
Serials
: 1.944.911 - 2.183.000, engraved in taking lens (internal factory serial inside camera).
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 4,5/75mm, screw mount filter.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 4/75mm, screw mount filter.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. No F&H emblem on hood.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
8.5x9.0x13.5cm
Weight:
738 grams
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Rolleicord IIa or  Model 2 - Model K3

Highslide JS
June 1937 - January 1938, 14,000 pieces
Serials
: 1.967.410 - 2.124.000, engraved in taking lens (additional factory # inside body).
Taking Lens:
Triotar 3,5/75mm, filter Bayonet 1.
Finder lens: Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, screw mount filter.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. Parallax control. No F&H emblem in hood.
Shutter:
Compur Rapid X, 1 - 1/300 sec., T & B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
9.1x9.4x13.8cm
Weight:
782 grams
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