Chronological overview of the tele and wide rolleiflex
The International Rollei Club presents here comprehensive specifications of the tele and wide Rolleiflex cameras. 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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Tele Rolleiflex 4/135 - Model K7S
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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Wide Rolleiflex 4/55 - Model K7W
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.