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Rolleiflex T, Models 1 -3

Highslide JS
1. Model K8 T1
October 1958 - June 1961, 56,000 pieces with gray leather
Serials
: T2.100.00 - T2.155.999
1A. Model K8 T24*
June 1961, only 250 pieces, gray
Serials: T2.156.000 - T2.156.249
3. Model K8 T2
July 1961 - July 1966, 43.000 pieces, black leather
Serials: T2.157.000 - T2.199.999
4. Model K8 T3**
July 1966 - August 1976, 28,000 pieces, black leather
Serials: T2.200.000 - T2.320.449

Taking Lens:
Tessar 3,5/75mm, for eastern Europe: Opton Te 3,4/75mm, both by Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet 1
Finder lens:
Zeiss Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 1

Shutter**:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, also (from # 2.151.000 only) 16 exp. 4.5x6 or 4x4 and  35mm adapter Rolleikin 2. Special order: taking 220 film for 12 or 24 exposures.
Film Transportation: winding lever, film marker in film chamber, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Can come with or without built on  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x9.7x17.8cm.
Weight: 1,020 grams.

Can not be used with Rolleimarin.

*Model K8 T24: Special order, only prepared for exposure metering, 12 or 24 exposures 6x6.
**Model K8 T3: Synchro Compur VX shutter 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.

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Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 1 - Model K4E

Highslide JS
December 1958 - February 1960, 20,000 pieces
Serials
: 2.200.000 - 2.204.999 (above Rolleiflex plate)
3.5F-2.205.000 - 3.5F-2.219.999 (engraved with model designation)
Taking Lens
:
Planar 3,5/75mm Carl Zeiss Oberkochen
Xenotar 3.5/75mm, Schneider Kreuznach, both Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 2
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M + X-sync., self timer.
Film: B 2-8 for 12 6x6, and  35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Can come with or without built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x9.8x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.

Can not be used with Rolleimarin.

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Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 2 - Model K4E

Highslide JS
February 1960 - November 1960, 11,500 pieces
Serials
: 3.5F-2.230.00 - 3.5F-2.241.499
(reserved range up to 2.249.999)
Taking Lens
:
Tessar 3,5/75mm Carl Zeiss Oberkochen
Xenotar 3.5/75mm, Schneider Kreuznach, both Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 2
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M + X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 or 24 exp. 6x6, and  35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Can come with or without built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x9.8x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.

Can not be used with Rolleimarin.

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Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 3 & 3-I - Model K4F

Highslide JS
November 1960 - December 1964, 50,000 pieces
Serials
: 3.5F-2.250.00 - 3.5F-2.299.546
Taking Le

ns:
Tessar 3,5/75mm, Opton PI 3.5/75mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 2
Model K4F1
January 1965 - December 1976, 71,000 pieces
Serials
1965: 3.5F-2.299.547 - 3.5F-2.814.999, from 1966: 3.5F-2.815.000 - 3.5F-2.857.149
Taking Lens:
Xenotar 3.5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 2

 
Both models:
Shutter
:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, M + X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 or 24 exp. 6x6, and  35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Can come with or without built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x9.8x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.

Changes during production:
Nov. 1965 # 2.299.547+: takes both 120 and 220 film
Flat glass provision 1956-1966 only, from
Nov. 1966 # 2.815.000+: no longer prepared for flat glass film plate
July 1971 # 2.845.000+: Flat film pressure plate, and blank front panel where factory name is shown under taking lens.

Can not be used with Rolleimarin.

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Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 - Model K4C2

Highslide JS
Similar to 3.5F, but without built in metering. Sold in UK & USA only.
December 1959 - April 1960, 2,010 pieces
Serials
: E2-1.870.000 - E2-1.872.010 (first engraved above Rolleiflex name plate, later under taking lens).

Rolleiflex 3.5 E3
Model K4C3

Similar to 3.5F, but without built in metering. Sold in UK & USA only.
June 1960 - May 1962, 2,000 pieces
Serials
: E2-2.480.000 - E2-2.481.999 (engraved under taking lens).
Both Models:
Taking Lens
:
Planar 3,5/75mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen,
Xenotar 3,5/75mm, Schneider,
both Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 2
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Prepared for built in  exposure metering. Can not be used with Rolleimarin.
Dimensions
: 11.2x9.8x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,120 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2,8 E2 - Model K7E2

Highslide JS
Successor to model 2,8E & parallel to model 2,8F with optional metering
August 1959 - June 1960, 7,000 pieces
Serials
: E2-2.350.000 - E2-2.356.999, engraved under taking lens.
Rolleiflex 2,8 E3
Model K7E3

Parallel to model 2,8F with optional metering. Special order model for German & US market.
March 1962 - January 1965, 2,025 pieces
Serials
: E3-2.360.000 - E2-2.362.024, engraved above Rolleiflex label.
Both models:
Taking Lens
:
Planar 3,5/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen,
(for eastern Europe OPTON PI 2,8/80)
Xenotar 3,5/80mm, Schneider,
both Bayonet 3
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet 3. Interchangeable focusing screen & finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Prepared for built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x10.5x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,250 grams.
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Tele Rolleiflex 4/135 - Model K7S

Highslide JS
Derived from model series "E".
September 1959 - Mid 1975,
total of 8,490 pieces
Serials
:
S-2.300.000 - S-2.306.419: 6,420 pieces
(Sept. 1959 - Mid 1965, with flat glass provision but only 12 frame counter).
S-2.306.420 - S-2.306.871: 452 pieces
(Mid 1965 - Mid 1966, with flat glass provision and 12/24 frame counter)
S-2.306.872 - S-2.308.489: 1618 pieces
(Mid 1966 - Mid 1975, without flat glass provision and 12/24 frame counter)
Taking Lens
:
Sonnar 4/135mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet 3
Finder lens:
Zeiss Heidosmat 4/135mm, Bayonet 3. Interchangeable focusing screen & finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 (from # 2.306.872 also 24) exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Prepared for or with built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 10.1x14.1x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,535 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2.8 F - Model K7F

Highslide JS
June 1960 - October 1981,
total of 82,800 pieces
Serials
:
2,8F-2.400.000 - 2,8F-2.442.133

Model K7F, June 1960 - December 1965, with Planar lens, flat glass provision (1965-1966 only) but only 12 frame counter.
2,8F-2.442.134 - 2.8F-2.454.999
Model K7F2, January 1966 - December 1966, with Planar lens, flat glass provision and 12/24 frame counter.
2,8F-2.455.000 - 2.8F-2.479.999
Model K7F3, January 1967 - January 1973, with Planar lens, without flat glass provision and 12/24 frame counter.
2,8F-2.950 - 2,8F-2.984.999
Model K7F4, January 1973 - October 1981, with Xenotar lens, without flat glass provision and 12/24 frame counter.
Additional Serial # exist: 2.8F-2.7xx.xxx
Taking Lens:
Planar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen,
Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider (from 1973), both Bayonet 3
Finder lens:
Zeiss Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet 3. Interchangeable focusing screen & finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 (from # 2.442.134 also 24) exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Prepared for or with built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x10.5x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.
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Rollei Magic model 1 - Model K9
Highslide JS Based on the Rolleicord series, this was a simpler Rolleiflex with automated exposure.
October 1960 - March 1962: 25,000 pieces
Serials
: 2.500.000 - 2.524.999 (some report 2.534.999 or 2.547.397, engraved under front panel.
Taking Lens:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider,
Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Heidosmat 3,5/75mm (actually same as taking lens), Bayonet 2. Interchangeable focusing screen. No parallax control.
Shutter:
Prontomat S, Automatic exposure range from 1/30 - 1/300 sec., manual B, X-sync.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6 or 16 exp. 4.5x6
Film Transportation: winding lever, film marker in film chamber, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Automatic exposure program.
Dimensions
: 8.8x10.6x14.7cm.
Weight: 1,000 grams.
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Wide Rolleiflex 4/55 - Model K7W

Highslide JS
Derived from model series "E".
April 1961 - End 1967,
total of 3,906 pieces
Serials
:
W-2.490.000 - W-2.493.501: 3502 pieces (April 1961 - Mid 1965, with 12 frame counter).
W-2.493.502 - W-2.493.905: 404 pieces
(Mid 1965 - End 1967, with 12/24 frame counter).
Taking Lens
:
Distagon 4/55mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet 4
Finder lens:
Zeiss Heidosmat 4/55mm, Bayonet 4. Interchangeable focusing screen & finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 (from # 2.306.872 also 24) exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Prepared for or with built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 12.8x11.3x15.2cm.
Weight: 1,355 grams.
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