| Original Rolleiflex 6x6 K1 |
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Model 610 (prototype)
December 1928, 10 pieces
Model 611
January 1929 - July 1929, 2500 pieces
Model 612
April 1929 - July 1929, 820 pieces
Model 613
August 1929-Febr.1932, 10850 pieces
Model 614
August 1929-Febr.1932, 21000 pieces
Serials (all models): 1 - 1999.999 |
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Tessar 4,5/75 (model 611,613)
Zeiss Tessar 3,8/75 (model 612,614)
Filter size 28,5mm
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 3,1/75mm
Filter size 24mm
Shutter: Compur, 1 - 1/300 sec., T & B
Film: 6x6, B I (117)
Film Transportation: winding knob, red window for exposure number on back, film pressure plate without color coating. Manual shutter tensioning.
Dimensions: 13.2x8.5x9.0cm
Weight: 715 grams (f 4.5), 722 grams (f3.8).This model did not have a hinged back. The camera was often converted to accept the newer 620 and 120 roll films. |
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| Standard Rolleiflex 6x6 K2 |
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Model 6RF 620
January 1932 - January 1934, 4926 pieces
Model 6RF 621
February 1932 - January 1935, 38248 pieces
Model 622
November 1932 -- May 1938, 51894 pieces
Serials: 200.000 - 567.000,
but some cameras up to 601.750
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Tessar 4,5/75 (model 620)
Zeiss Tessar 3,8/75 (model 621)
Zeiss Tessar 3,5/75 (model 622)
Filter size 28,5mm
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 3,1/75mm
Filter size 24mm
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Shutter:
620 & 621: Compur, 1 - 1/300 sec., T & B.
622: Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B.
Film: 6x6: B II 8, B I 6 (120) & 35mm with adapter set.
Film Transportation: winding lever, film counter; red window for spooling to first frame on bottom of back, film pressure plate without color coating. Some of the earliest cameras have the red window on & under the back. Manual shutter tensioning.
Dimensions: 14.3x8.6x9.0cm
Weight: 773 grams (620), 803 grams (621), 778 grams (622).
This model did have a hinged back. The camera could be used with Rolleikin I to use 35mm film & with the special glass plate film adapter
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| Standard Rolleiflex 6x6 - New Model K4 640 |
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May 1939 - July 1941
Serials: 805.000 - 927.999
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Tessar 3,5/75
Bayonet I
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 3,1/75mm
Bayonet I
Shutter:
Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B.
Film: 6x6: B II 8 (120) & 35mm with Rolleikin I adapter set. |
Film Transportation: winding lever, film counter; red window for spooling to first frame on bottom of back, film pressure plate without color coating. Lever also cocks the shutter. Double exposure prevention.
Dimensions: 14.0x9.0x9.5cm
Weight: 876 grams.
This model has a hinged back with exposure guide. The camera could be used with Rolleikin I to use 35mm film & with the special glass plate film adapter.
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| Rolleiflex Automat 6x6 - Model RF 111A |
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August 1937 - March 1939
Serials: 568.516 - 805.0000
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Tessar 3,5/75
Bayonet I
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/75mm
Push on 28.5mm
Shutter:
Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B.
Film: 6x6: B II 8 (120) & 35mm with Rolleikin I adapter set. |
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop, no red window, film pressure plate without color coating. Lever also cocks the shutter. Double exposure prevention.
Dimensions: 14.3x8.6x9.0cm
Weight: 850 grams.
This model has a hinged back with exposure guide. The camera could be used with Rolleikin I to use 35mm film & with the special glass plate film adapter. Later models have a shutter release safety lock. The following parts of his model can be modernized to 1955 standard: waist level finder, larger focusing knob, double exposure safety lock, viewing lens bayonet, X-sync contact.
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| Rolleiflex Automat 6x6 - Model 2 = K4B |
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April 1939 - October 1945
Serials: 805.000 - 1.050.000 (some shared with Rolleiflex Standard New).
Model 3 = K4B2
October 1945 - September 1949
Serials: 1.050.000 - 1.099.999
Taking Lens 1939-1945:
Zeiss Tessar 3,5/75, Bayonet I
Taking Lens 1945-1949:
Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/75
Zeiss Oberkochen Opton 3,5/75
Schneider Xenar 3,5/75
All with filter Bayonet I
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/75mm
Bayonet I
Shutter:
Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B, self timer.
Film: 6x6: B II 8 (120) & 35mm with Rolleikin I adapter set.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop, no red window, film pressure plate without color coating. Lever also cocks the shutter. Double exposure prevention.
Dimensions: 14.0x9.0x9.5cm
Weight: 928 grams.
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This model has a hinged back with exposure guide. The camera could be used with Rolleikin I to use 35mm film & with the special glass plate film adapter. The following parts of his model can be modernized to 1955 standard: waist level finder, larger focusing knob, double exposure safety lock, viewing lens bayonet, X-sync contact.
Also useable after modifications: Rolleimarin I under water housing, Rolleimeter, Rolleiflash.
Pictured is Model K4B2 (1945-1949). The differences with model K4B are:
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K4B2 |
| Gray aperture & shutter control dial inlay |
Black aperture & shutter control dial inlay |
| Franke & Heidecke name under viewing lens |
Franke & Heidecke name under taking lens |
| Shutter release without cable release thread |
Shutter release with cable release thread |
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| Rolleiflex Automat 6x6 - Model K4 / 50 |
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October 1949 - May 1951
Serials: 1.100.000 - 1.168.000
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/75
Zeiss Oberkochen Opton 3,5/75
Schneider Xenar 3,5/75
All with filter Bayonet I
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/75mm
Bayonet I
Shutter:
Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B, self timer. Standard X sync.
Film: 6x6: B II 8 (120) & 35mm with Rolleikin 2 adapter set.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop, no red window, film pressure plate with black color coating. Lever also cocks the shutter. Double exposure prevention. |
Dimensions: 14.3x9.0x9.5cm
Weight: 965 grams.
This model has a hinged back with exposure guide, which can be exchanged for a dual film format back. The camera could be used with Rolleikin 2 to use 35mm film. The following parts of his model can be modernized: larger focusing knob & double exposure safety lock.
Also useable after modifications: Rolleimarin I under water housing, Rolleimeter, Rolleiflash, Rolleikin 2 with dual format back.
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| Rolleiflex Automat 6x6 - Model K4A |
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June 1951 - March 1954
Serials: 1.200.001 - 1.474.999
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/75
Zeiss Oberkochen Opton 3,5/75
Schneider Xenar 3,5/75
All with filter Bayonet I
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/75mm
Bayonet I
Shutter:
Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B, self timer. X sync.
Film: 6x6: B II 8 (120) & 35mm with Rolleikin 2 adapter set.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop, no red window, film pressure plate with black color coating. Lever also cocks the shutter. Double exposure prevention. |
Dimensions: 14.3x9.0x9.5cm
Weight: 970 grams.
This model has a hinged dual format back with exposure guide. The special feature is a new EV related exposure scale. From serial 1.268.000 the camera accepts hand grip and quick mount plate.
Also useable with Rolleimarin 1 under water housing. Can be upgraded to larger focusing knob.
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| Rolleiflex Automat 6x6 - Model K4B |
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April 1954 - September 1956
Serials: 1.428.001 - 1.739.999
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/75
Zeiss Oberkochen Opton 3,5/75
Schneider Xenar 3,5/75
All with filter Bayonet I
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/75mm
Bayonet I
Shutter:
Compur - Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B, self timer. M X sync.
Film: 6x6: B II 8 (120) & 35mm with Rolleikin 2 adapter set.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop, no red window, film pressure plate with black color coating. Lever also cocks the shutter. Double exposure prevention. |
Dimensions: 14.3x9.0x9.5cm
Weight: 980 grams.
This model has a hinged dual format back with exposure guide. The special feature is a new EV related exposure scale. From serial 1.464.000 the EV coupling can be disengaged by pressing a button in the aperture wheel. From serial 1.700.000 the EV coupling can be disengaged with a switch in the aperture wheel.
Also useable without modifications: Rolleimarin 2 under water housing and all current accessories.
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| Original Baby Rolleiflex 4x4 K1 |
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Model 4RF 410 & 411
March 1931 - December 1932
Serials: 135.000 - 145.100
Taking Lens:
Model 411: Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/60
Model 412: Zeiss Jena Tessar 2,8/60
Both with push-on filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/60mm
Shutter:
Compur, 1 - 1/300 sec., T & B.
Film: 4x4, Type 127.
Film Transportation: winding lever with red window for first exposure on back of camera, counter window for exposures 2-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Dimensions: 11.3x7.5x7.9cm.
Weight: 580 grams.
Aperture and shutter times engraved below and above taking lens.
Model 4RF 413 & 414 (pictured)
January 1933 - November 1934
Serials: 150.000 - 154.999
Taking Lens:
Model 413: Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/60
Model 414: Zeiss Jena Tessar 2,8/60
Both with push-on filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/60mm
Shutter:
Compur, 1 - 1/300 sec., T & B.
Film: 4x4, Type 127.
Film Transportation: winding lever with red window for first exposure on back of camera, counter window for exposures 2-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Dimensions: 10.7x7.0x7.5cm.
Weight: Model 413: 517 grams,
model 414: 558 grams.
Aperture and shutter times engraved left & right of taking lens. New window above the finder lens to view speed and aperture settings.
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Model 4RF 420, 421, 422 & 423
December 1934 - May 1938
Serials: 155.000 - 523.000
Taking Lens:
Model 420 & 422: Zeiss Jena Tessar 3,5/60
Model 421 & 423: Zeiss Jena Tessar 2,8/60
Both with push-on filter 28.5mm.
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/60mm
Shutter:
Models 420 & 421: Compur Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B. End sequence 1/100, 1/300, 1/500.
Models 422 & 423: Compur Rapid (like the 6X6 Rolleiflex Automat), 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B. End sequence 1/100, 1/200, 1/500.
Film: 4x4, Type 127.
Film Transportation: winding lever with red window for first exposure on back of camera, counter window for exposures 2-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Dimensions: 10.7x7.0x7.5cm.
Weight: Model 420 & 422: 567 grams, model 421 & 423: 583 grams.
New Compur Rapid shutter. Aperture and shutter times engraved left and right of taking lens. Window above the finder lens to view speed and aperture settings. Models after 1935 have a slightly larger focusing knob.
Models from 1931-1934 have no exposure guide on the back, and none of all models can be modernized.
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| Rolleiflex 4x4 Baby Rolleiflex "Sport" - Model 4RF 430 |
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June 1938 - February 1941
Serials: 622.000 - 733.000
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Jena Tessar 2,8/60
Bayonet 1
Finder lens:
Heidoscop Anastigmat 2,8/60mm
Shutter:
Compur Rapid, 1 - 1/500 sec., T & B.
Film: 4x4, Type 127 (A8).
Film Transportation: winding lever with red window for first exposure on back of camera, counter window for exposures 2-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Dimensions: 11.3x7.5x7.9cm.
Weight: 580 grams. |
Reportedly, but not clearly documented by Rollei, about 1,000 more of this camera model have been built in war time from 1941 - 1943 with serial from 850.000.
This camera model could be used with a glass plate film adapter; but it can not be modernized. |
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| Rolleiflex 2,8 A - Model K7A |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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" |
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(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
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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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| Rolleicord IIb or Model 3 - Model K3 - 541 |
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February 1938 - January 1939, 16,000 pieces.
Serials: 613.000 - 859.000 engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, bayonet I.
Finder lens: Anastigmat 3,2/75mm
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:
814 grams
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Rolleicord IIb Model 3 for Philips
Model K3 - 543
From June 1939 unknown # of pieces.
Serials: 859.000 - 1.135.999 engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, bayonet I.
Finder lens: Anastigmat 3,2/75mm
Non interchangeable focusing screen. F&H emblem in hood. Bayonet I.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 35mm
Measurements:
9.1x9.4x13.8cm
Weight:
797 grams |
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| Rolleicord Ia Model 3 - Model K3 - 531 |
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February 1938 - October 1947, 12,150 pieces.
Serials: 611.000 - 1.042.100, engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 4,5/75mm, screw mount filter.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 4/75mm, screw mount filter.
Non interchangeable focusing screen.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
9.3x9.5x13.5cm
Weight:
730 grams
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Rolleicord Ia Model 3 - 'Police' (different lenses)
Model K3 - 541
From January 1939, 500 pieces.
Serials: 611.000 - 1.042.100, engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, screw mount filter.
Finder lens: Heidosmat Anastigmat 3,2/75mm, screw mount filter.
Non interchangeable focusing screen.
Shutter:
Compur C00, 1 - 1/300 sec., T&B.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
9.3x9.5x13.5cm
Weight:
745 grams |
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| Rolleicord IIc Model 4 (pictured) - Model K3 - 542 |
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February 1939 - October 1949, 16,000 pieces.
Serials: 859.000 - 1.095.425* engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, bayonet I.
Finder lens: Anastigmat 3,2/75mm, bayonet I.
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:
9.3x9.6x13.8cm
Weight:
878 grams
Rolleicord IIe Model 6 (X-sync, coated lenses)
Model K3 - 542
November1949 - September 1950,
8,500 pieces w. Zeiss Triotar,
5,400 pieces w. Xenar 3.5.
Serials: 1.102.000 - 1.135.999* engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, bayonet I,
Schneider Xenar 3.5/75mm, both with coating.
Finder lens:
Triotar models:
Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, bayonet I,
Xenar models:
Schneider Xenar 3.2/75mm
Shutter:
Compur Rapid C00, 1 - 1/500 sec., T&B, X sync.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
9.3x9.7x14.0cm
Weight:
815 grams
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*Note that at the time, Rollei used the same number range for both cameras and filters. Hence, the serial number for only 16,000 cameras made is spread across the total range.
Rolleicord IId Model 5 (faster shutter)
Model K3 - 542
January 1947 - October 1950,
9,000 pieces w. Zeiss Triotar,
200 pieces w. Schneider Xenar 4.5,
2,800 pieces w. Xenar 3.5.
Serials: 1.102.000 - 1.135.999* engraved under Rolleicord name plate.
Taking Lens:
Until December 1947:
Zeiss Triotar 3,5/75mm, bayonet I,
December 1947 - June 1949:
Schneider Xenar 4.5/75mm, bayonet I,
July 1949 - October 1950:
Schneider Xenar 3.5/75mm
Finder lens:
Until December 1947:
Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, bayonet I,
December 1947 - June 1949:
Schneider Xenar 3.5/75mm, bayonet I,
July 1949 - October 1950:
Schneider Xenar 3.2/75mm
Shutter:
Compur Rapid C00, 1 - 1/500 sec., T&B. Could be upgraded w. X sync.
Film: 6x6 (120), 35mm adapter Rolleikin I, sheet film adapter.
Measurements:
9.3x9.7x14.0cm
Weight:
815 grams
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| Rolleicord III - Model K3B |
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November 1950 - July 1953, 87,000 pieces.
Serials: 1.137.000 - 1.199.999 & 1.300.000 - 1.344.050, engraved under Rolleicord name plate
Taking Lens:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 1
Finder lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, Bayonet 1.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Compur Rapid X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., no double exposure protection.
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Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6. 35mm adapter Rolleikin 1 and plate film adapter.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Dimensions: 9.7x9.9x14.2cm.
Weight: 830 grams. |
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| Rolleicord IV - Model K3D |
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August 1953 - September 1954, 46,500 pieces
Serials: 1.344.051 - 1.390.999, engraved under Rolleicord name plate
Taking Lens:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 1
Finder lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, Bayonet 1.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync.
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Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6. 35mm adapter Rolleikin 1 and plate film adapter.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Dimensions: 9.7x9.9x14.2cm.
Weight: 830 grams. |
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| Rolleicord V - Model K3C |
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October 1954 - March 1957, 84,000 pieces
Serials: 1.500.000 - 1.583.999, engraved under Rolleicord name plate
Taking Lens:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 1
Finder lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, Bayonet 1.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync. |
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6. 35mm adapter Rolleikin 1 and plate film adapter.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Dimensions: 9.7x9.9x14.2cm.
Weight: 830 grams. |
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Rolleiflex 3,5 C - The first model with built-in metering
Model K4C - Planar |
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October 1956 - February 1959,
26,000 pieces
Serials: 1.740.000 - 1.787.999, engraved above name plate.
Taking Lens:
Planar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen,
Bayonet 2
Model K4C Xenotar
April 1957 - February 1959,
17,000 pieces
Serials: 1.850.000 - 1.898.999, engraved above name plate.
Taking Lens:
Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider, Bayonet 2
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Both models:
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet 3. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6. 35mm adapter Rolleikin 1 and plate film adapter.
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Model with Planar came with built-in meter, model with Xenotar came either with or without meter.
Dimensions: 11.1x19.6x14.6cm.
Weight: 1,120 grams. |
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| Rolleiflex 2,8 E - Model K7E - The first model with built-in metering |
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October 1956 - September 1959,
44,000 pieces
Serials: 1.621.000 - 1.665.999, engraved above name plate.
Taking Lens:
Planar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen,
and Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider,
both Bayonet 3
Finder lens:
Zeiss or Schneider Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet 3. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
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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.
Dimensions: 11.1x10.5x14.6cm.
Weight: 1,255 grams. |
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| Rolleicord Va - Model K3E Type 1 |
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April 1957 - February 1958, 23,000 pieces
Serials: 1.584.000 - 1.599.999 & 1.900.000 - 1.906.999
Model K3E Type 2
March 1958 - January 1961, 37,000 pieces,
Serials: 1.907.000 -1.941.999 & Va1.942.000 - Va1.943.999
Both models:
Taking Lens:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 1
Finder lens: Schneider Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, Bayonet 1.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. Parallax control.
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Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6. Model 2 came with interchangeable counter for 12 or 24 exposures (optional).
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Dimensions: 10.0x9.9x14.2cm.
Weight: 875 grams. |
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| Rolleiflex 4x4 Gray Baby Rolleiflex - Model K5 & K5 Black |
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September 1957 - April 1963, 62.250 pieces in gray (pictured)
May 1963 - March 1968, 4,930 pieces black
Serials: 2.000.001 - 2.063.999 (gray),
2.064.000 - 2.064.999 (gray & black),
2.065.000 - 2.069.120 (black only).
Taking Lens:
Schneider Xenar 3,5/60mm
Bayonet 1
Finder lens:
Heidosmat 2,8/60mm, Bayonet 1
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
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Film: 4x4, Type 127 (A8).
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter window for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Dimensions: 12.3x8.9x8.1cm.
Weight: 700 grams.
The gray model has gray leather and lacquer. This camera model could be used with a glass plate film adapter; but it can not be modernized. |
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| Rolleiflex T, Models 1 -3 |
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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
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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.
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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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| Rolleiflex 3,5 E2 Model II - Model K4C3 |
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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
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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
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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" |
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