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Rolleiflex 3,5 E2 Model II - Model K4C3

Highslide JS
Successor to Rolleiflex 3,5 E2
June 1961 - May 1962, 2,000 pieces
Serials
: E2-2.480.000 - E2-2.481.999, engraved under taking lens.

Rolleiflex 2,8 E3
Model K4G

July 1961 - January 1965, 5,035 pieces, with 6 element taking lenses.
Serials
: E3-2.380.000 - E2-2.385.034, engraved above Rolleiflex label.


Both models:
Taking Lens
:
Planar 3,5/75mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen,
(for eastern Europe OPTON PI 3.5/75)
Xenotar 3,5/75mm, Schneider,
both Bayonet 2
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2.8/75mm, Bayonet 2. Interchangeable focusing screen & finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6, and 35mm adapter Rolleikin.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Prepared for built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x9.8x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,120 grams.
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Rollei Magic II - Model K9
Highslide JS Choice of with automated or manual exposure & faster shutter.
March 1962 - September 1968: 12,600 pieces
Serials
: 2.535.000 - 2.547.600, 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 - 1/500 sec., manual B, X-sync. Manual from EPV 8.5 -18.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6 or 16 exp. 4.5x6
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Automatic exposure program with filter exposure correction settings.
Dimensions
: 8.8x10.6x14.7cm.
Weight: 1,000 grams.
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Rolleicord Vb - Model K3Vb
Highslide JS Type 1
April 1962 - Mid 1966, 44,500 pieces
Serials
: Vb-2.600.000 - Vb-2.645.999

Type 2
Mid 1966 - January 1977, 30.500 pieces,
Serials
: Vb-2.647.000 - Vb-2.677.534 (some report up to Vb-2.677.498). From 2.666.000 redesigned front plate.

Both models:
Taking Lens
:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 1
Finder lens:
Schneider Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, Bayonet 1. Interchangeable focusing screen & finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Model Type 1: Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync.
Model Type 2: Synchro Compur XV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Dimensions
: 10.0x9.9x14.2cm.
Weight: 940 grams.

This model was also delivered customized to order with gray leather:

Between 1962 and 1977:
For Philips Oscillograph with 16 & 24 exp. counter, for German Police authorities with 12 exp. counter:
Vb-2.610.000 - Vb-2.610.999,
Vb-2.611.xxx, Vb-2.641.xxx,
Vb-2.642.xxx

Model shown: Type 2 with 1966-1971 front plate (large typeface ROLLEI-WERKE under taking lens. From June 1971, this was changed to a smaller typeface "Rollei Werke Franke & Heidecke".

Model Type 1 had on front plate engraved: "Franke & Heidecke Braunschweig".

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Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum - Model K7F Aurum

Highslide JS
Special Edition gold plated with brown African Lizard surfaces. Comes in dark wood box with red lining.
Serials:
1982: prototype 1 piece 7.570.001
1983: 1,500 pieces 8.300.001 - 8.301.500

Taking lens:
Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer
Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures 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.
Built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x10.5x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2.8F Edition 1984 Platinum - Model K7FP (1984) / K7FPA (1989)

Highslide JS
Special Edition Platinum plated with black African Lizard surfaces. Comes in dark wood box with red lining.
Serials:
1984: 2.8F-2.985.001 - 2.8F-2.985.500
1989: 2.8F-2.986.500-2.8F-2.986.599
Taking lens: Carl Zeiss Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter: Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures 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.
Built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x10.5x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - Model K7GX

Highslide JS
August 1987 - March 1994, 10,200 pieces.
Serials: 2.985.501 - later coded
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.

Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.

Dimensions: 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight: 1,235 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1, Edition 1989 - 1991

Highslide JS
Serials: 4.016.xxx - n/a for cameras made in 1989
1990 and later: 5.010.000 - 5.017.999, total of 1500 pieces
Gold plated name plate, metallic gray painted, Napa alligator print leather.

Rolleiflex 2.8 GX -
Helmut Newton
1994 Serials: coded
Gray leather, Helmut Newton signature on back panel.
Both cameras technically identical to 2.8 GX:
Taking lens: Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures 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.
Built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions
: 11.2x10.5x14.8cm.
Weight: 1,220 grams.
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Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - "Expression"

Highslide JS
Special Edition celebrating 65 Years Rolleiflex TLR cameras.
Model K7GX

March 1994 - January 1995, 500 pieces.
Cat. No. 79981
Serials: coded, on top of Rollei label.

Taking lens:
Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter:
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.
Dimensions
: 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight: 1,235 grams.
  • Plaque on camera back –
    “Expression 94”
  • Suede leather-like surfaces
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Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - "Gold Expression"

Highslide JS
Special Edition celebrating 65 Years Rolleiflex TLR cameras. Gold plated with brown suede leather-like surfaces.
Serials:
Individual numbering 01/33 - 33/33, only 33 pieces made in 1994.

Taking lens:
Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter:
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures 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.
Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells.
Dimensions
: 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight: 1,275 grams.

The background of the Rolleiflex name plate is brown, to match the leather surfaces. All visible metal parts are 24k gold plated.

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Rolleiflex 2.8 GX 80 Model 1 - "Japan Edition"
Highslide JS Special Edition for the Japanese market. The only Rollei 2.8 2.8 GX Model 1 with a Seiko shutter (which became standard later on Model 2). Blue hand finished Japanese Urushi lacquer.
Serials:
Individual numbering on gold plated plaque on right camera side, from 001/130 to 130/130, only 130 pieces made.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter:
Seiko Nr. 0 X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
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