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The first Rolleiflex cameras

Chronological overview of the first Rollei Twin Eye Reflex cameras

The International Rollei Club presents here comprehensive specifications of the first Rollei TLR camera models ever produced since the first Rolleiflex was introduced in 1928. All data was compiled from unique original Franke & Heidecke factory archive sheets but be aware that some data may differ from what might have been published elsewhere, this due to differences in the various resources. Use the data as reference for your used or new to buy photo camera, catalog your Rollei collection and learn more about the unique Rollei Twin Eye Reflex cameras.
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Original Rolleiflex 6x6 K1

Highslide JS
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

Highslide JS
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
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

Highslide JS
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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