Rolleicord 2c – Model 4 @ 1939

001 Original Rolleiflex TLR Camera
Rolleicord IIc Model 4 (pictured)
Model K3 - 542

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 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

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

*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.

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