All Rolleiflex TLR Serial Numbers
a Comparison
There are several sources for Rollei TLR camera serial numbers:
The original serial number lists were compiled by:
- Claus Prochnow ( Former Head engineer – Franke & Heidecke)
- Ian Parker (Rolleiflex guru – Jersey) and
- Arthur G. Evans ( Rollei Collector Book sauthor)
Each of them researched the old Franke – Heidecke and Rollei archives in the most detailed manner.
All three of them based their findings on what they noted as the most reliable facts and yet came , in some instances , with different namings / conclusions. No matter how you look at it , those fine gentleman recorded a unique Rolleiflex TLR Serial number database.
Antique Cameras produced another list worth looking at. Antique Cameras is an interesting web site with lots of info about … you guessed it: Antique and Vintage Photo Cameras.
Their list with Rolleiflex Cameras includes the 2014 price indications.
Rollei @ Ebay
A list with more in depth research findings regarding very specific Rolleiflex / Rolleicord TLR camera details after 1945 can be found on the web site maintained by Ferdi Stutterheim: Rolleigraphy !
In Ferdi’s web site you will find even more detailed information about specific Rollei Camera models as what we copied below.
TABS:
Rolleigraphy 1 = Post 1945 Rolleiflex 2.8
RG 2 = Post 1945 Rolleiflex 3.5
RG 3 = Post 1945 Rolleiflex 4×4
RG 4 = Rolleicord
RG 5 = Rolleiflex T
RG 6 = Rolleiflex Tele / Wide
Start S/N | End S/N | Prochnow | Parker | Evans | ||
1 | 199.999 | Rolleiflex 3,8 model 1 | Original Rolleiflex 6×6 | 3.8 Original Rolleiflex | ||
1 | 199.999 | Rolleiflex 3,8 model 2 | Original Rolleiflex 6×6 | 3.8 Original Rolleiflex | ||
1 | 199.999 | Rolleiflex 4,5 model 1 | Original Rolleiflex 6×6 | 4.5 Original Rolleiflex | ||
1 | 199.999 | Rolleiflex 4,5 model 2 | Original Rolleiflex 6×6 | 4.5 Original Rolleiflex | ||
125.000 | * | 145.100 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 2,8 model 1 | Baby 4×4 1931 Rolleiflex | 2.8 Original Baby |
125.000 | * | 145.000 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 3,5 model 1 | Baby 4×4 1931 Rolleiflex | 3.5 Original Baby |
127.000 | 523.000 | Rolleiflex 4×4 3,5 model 2 | Baby 4×4 1934 Rolleiflex | Black Baby (type 1) | ||
150.000 | * | 154.999 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 2,8 model ? | Baby 4×4 1933 Rolleiflex | Black Baby (type 2) |
150.000 | * | 154.999 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 3,5 model ? | Baby 4×4 1933 Rolleiflex | Black Baby (type 1) |
155.000 | * | 523.000 | Rolleiflex 4×4 2,8 model 2 | Baby 4×4 1934 Rolleiflex | Black Baby (type 2) | |
155.000 | * | 524.999 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 2,8 model 3 | Baby 4×4 1937 Rolleiflex | Black Baby (type 4) |
155.000 | * | 523.000 | Rolleiflex 4×4 3,5 model 3 | Baby 4×4 1937 Rolleiflex | Black Baby (type 3) | |
200.000 | 567.000 | Rolleiflex Standard 3,5 | Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 622 | Old Standard Rolleiflex (type 3) | ||
200.000 | 567.000 | Rolleiflex Standard 3,8 | Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 621 | Old Standard Rolleiflex (type 1) | ||
200.000 | 567.000 | Rolleiflex Standard 4,5 | Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 620 | Old Standard Rolleiflex (type 2) | ||
568.516 | 610.645 | Rolleiflex Automat model 1 | Automat 6×6 Model 1 | Automatic Rolleiflex (type 1) | ||
610.646 | 804.999 | Rolleiflex Automat model 2 | Automat 6×6 Model 1 | Automatic Rolleiflex (type 2) | ||
611.000 | 1.042.100 | Rolleicord Ia model 3 | Rolleicord Ia type 3 | Rolleicord Ia (type 3) | ||
611.000 | 1.042.100 | Rolleicord Ia Polizei | ||||
613.000 | 859.000 | Rolleicord II model 3 | Rolleicord IIb | Rolleicord II (type 3) | ||
622.000 | 734.999 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 2,8 model 4 | Baby 4×4 1938 Rolleiflex | Sports Rolleiflex | |
805.000 | 999.999 | * | Rolleiflex Automat model 3 | Automat Rolleiflex Model 2 | Automatic Rolleiflex (type 3) | |
806.000 | 927.999 | Rolleiflex Standard neu | New Standard Rolleiflex | New Standard Rolleiflex | ||
850.000 | 850.999 | * | Rolleiflex 4×4 2,8 Warmodel | Baby 4×4 1938 Rolleiflex | Sports Rolleiflex | |
859.000 | 1.095.425 | Rolleicord II model 4 | Rolleicord IIc | Rolleicord II (type 4) | ||
859.000 | 1.135.999 | Rolleicord II Phillips model | ||||
980.000 | 1.095.425 | Rolleicord II model 5 | Rolleicord IIc | Rolleicord II (type 5) | ||
1.000.000 | * | 1.049.999 | * | Rolleiflex Automat model 3 | Automat Rolleiflex Model 2 | Automatic Rolleiflex (type 4) |
1.050.000 | * | 1.099.999 | Rolleiflex Automat model 3 | Automat Rolleiflex Model 3 | Automatic Rolleiflex (type 4) | |
1.100.000 | 1.168.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 | Automat Rolleiflex Model X | Rolleiflex X (type 1/2) | ||
1.101.000 | 1.164.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 A | Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 1 | Rolleiflex 2.8A (type 1) | ||
1.102.000 | 1.135.999 | Rolleicord II model 6 | Rolleicord IId | Rolleicord II (type 5) | ||
1.137.000 | 1.199.999 | Rolleicord III | Rolleicord III | Rolleicord III (type 1/2) | ||
1.200.000 | 1.200.999 | * | Rolleiflex 3,5 A | Automat Rolleiflex Model 4 | Rolleiflex MX (type 1) | |
1.201.000 | 1.204.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 A | Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 2 | Rolleiflex 2.8A (type 2) | ||
1.205.000 | * | 1.219.999 | * | Rolleiflex 3,5 A | Automat Rolleiflex Model 4 | Rolleiflex MX (type 1) |
1.220.000 | 1.220.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 B | Rolleiflex 2.8B | Rolleiflex 2.8B (type 1) | ||
1.221.000 | * | 1.298.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 A | Automat Rolleiflex Model 4 | Rolleiflex MX (type 1) | |
1.260.000 | 1.260.249 | Rolleiflex 2,8 B | Rolleiflex 2.8B | Rolleiflex 2.8B (type 2) | ||
1.260.250 | 1.261.999 | * | Rolleiflex 2,8 C | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 1) | |
1.280.000 | * | 1.285.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 C | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 1) | |
1.292.000 | 1.292.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 C | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 1) | ||
1.300.000 | 1.344.050 | Rolleicord III | Rolleicord III | Rolleicord III (type 2) | ||
1.344.051 | 1.390.999 | Rolleicord IV | Rolleicord IV | Rolleicord IV | ||
1.400.000 | 1.475.405 | Rolleiflex 2,8 C | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 2) | ||
1.401.000 | 1.427.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 A | Automat Rolleiflex Model 4 | Rolleiflex MX (type 2) | ||
1.428.000 | 1.499.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 B | Rolleiflex 3.5 MX-EVS | 3.5 Rolleiflex MX-EVS (type 1) | ||
1.500.000 | 1.583.999 | Rolleicord V | Rolleicord V | Rolleicord V | ||
1.584.000 | 1.599.999 | Rolleicord Va model 1 | Rolleicord Va Type 1 | Rolleicord Va (type 1) | ||
1.600.000 | 1.620.100 | Rolleiflex 2,8 D | Rolleiflex 2.8D | Rolleiflex 2.8D | ||
1.621.000 | 1.665.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 E | Rolleiflex 2.8E | Rolleiflex 2.8E | ||
1.700.000 | 1.737.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 B | Rolleiflex 3.5 MX-EVS | 3.5 Rolleiflex MX-EVS (type 2) | ||
1.740.000 | 1.787.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 C | Rolleiflex 3.5 E | Rolleiflex 3.5 E (type 1) | ||
1.850.000 | 1.868.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 C | Rolleiflex 3.5 E | Rolleiflex 3.5 E (type 2) | ||
1.870.000 | 1.871.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 E2 model 1 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 (type 1) | ||
1.900.000 | 1.906.999 | Rolleicord Va model 1 | Rolleicord Va Type 2 | Rolleicord Va (type 1) | ||
1.905.000 | 1.943.999 | Rolleicord Va model 2 | Rolleicord Va Type 2 | Rolleicord Va (type 2) | ||
2.000.001 | 2.064.999 | Rolleiflex 4×4 grau | Baby 4×4 1957 Grey Rolleiflex | Grey Baby | ||
2.064.000 | 2.069.120 | Rolleiflex 4×4 schwarz | Baby 4×4 1963 Black Rolleiflex | Post-war Black Baby | ||
2.100.000 | 2.155.999 | Rolleiflex T model 1 | Rolleiflex T 1 | Rolleiflex T (type 1) | ||
2.156.000 | 2.156.249 | Rolleiflex T speciel edition 24 | ? | ? | ||
2.157.000 | 2.199.999 | Rolleiflex T model 2 | Rolleiflex T 1 | Rolleiflex T (type 1) | ||
2.200.000 | 2.219.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 1 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 1 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 1) | ||
2.220.000 | * | 2.229.999 | * | Rolleiflex T model 3 | Rolleiflex T 2 | Rolleiflex T (type 2) |
2.230.000 | 2.241.499 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 2 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 2 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 2) | ||
2.242.000 | * | 2.249.999 | Rolleiflex T model 3 | Rolleiflex T 2 | Rolleiflex T (type 3) | |
2.250.000 | 2.299.999 | * | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3) | |
2.300.000 | 2.306.871 | Tele-Rolleiflex model 1 | Tele Rolleiflex | Tele Rolleiflex (type 1) | ||
2.306.872 | 2.308.498 | Tele-Rolleiflex model 2 | Tele Rolleiflex | Tele Rolleiflex (type 2) | ||
2.310.000 | 2.313.949 | Rolleiflex T model 3 | Rolleiflex T 2 | Rolleiflex T (type 3) | ||
2.314.000 | 2.320.449 | Rolleiflex T model 3 | Rolleiflex T 3 | Rolleiflex T (type 3) | ||
2.350.000 | 2.357.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 E2 | Rolleiflex 2.8E 2 | Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 | ||
2.360.000 | 2.362.024 | Rolleiflex 2,8 E3 | Rolleiflex 2.8E 3 | Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 | ||
2.380.000 | 2.385.034 | Rolleiflex 3,5 E3 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 | ||
2.400.000 | 2.479.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F | Rolleiflex 2.8F | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 1/2) | ||
2.480.000 | 2.481.999 | Rolleiflex 3,5 E2 model 2 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 (type 2) | ||
2.490.000 | 2.493.501 | Weitwinkel-Rolleiflex model 1 | Wide-Angle Rolleiflex | Wide-Angle Rollei | ||
2.493.502 | 2.493.905 | Weitwinkel-Rolleiflex model 2 | Wide-Angle Rolleiflex | Wide-Angle Rollei | ||
2.500.000 | 2.524.999 | Rolleimagic | Rollei Magic I | Rollei-magic I | ||
2.535.000 | 2.547.600 | Rolleimagic II | Rollei Magic II | Rollei-magic II | ||
2.600.000 | 2.645.999 | Rolleicord Vb model 1 | Rolleicord Vb Type 1 | Rolleicord Vb (type 1) | ||
2.647.000 | 2.677.534 | Rolleicord Vb model 2 | Rolleicord Vb Type 2 | Rolleicord Vb (type 2) | ||
2.800.000 | * | 2.844.999 | * | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 4 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3/4) |
2.845.000 | * | 2.857.149 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 4) | |
2.950.000 | 2.984.999 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F | Rolleiflex 2.8F 4 | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 2) | ||
2.985.001 | 2.985.500 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F Edition 1984 Platin | Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin | Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition | ||
2.985.501 | Rolleiflex 2,8 GX | Rolleiflex 2.8 GX | Rolleiflex 2.8 GX | |||
3.555.000 | * | 3.559.999 | * | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 |
7.570.001 | 7.571.249 | * | Rolleiflex 2,8 F Aurum | Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum | Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum | |
8.300.001 | 8.301.500 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F Aurum | Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum | Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum |
List valid per 2014
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Prochnow | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Pa | Name acc. to Ev |
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1.101.000 | 1.116.999 | 1949-1951 | Rolleiflex 2,8 ACompur-Rapid 1/400sX-synchr. | Tessar Jena Opton Tessar |
Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 1 | Rolleiflex 2.8A (type 1) |
1.117.000 | 1.164.999 | 1949-1951 | Rolleiflex 2,8 ACompur-Rapid 1/400sX-synchr.Rolleikin IIsingle format back | Tessar Jena Opton Tessar |
Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 1 | Rolleiflex 2.8A (type 1) |
1.201.000 | 1.204.999 | 1951 | Rolleiflex 2,8 ACompur-Rapid 1/500sMX-synchr.Rolleikin II2-format back | Opton Tessar | Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 2 | Rolleiflex 2.8A (type 2) |
1.220.000 | 1.220.999 | 1952-1953 | Rolleiflex 2,8 BCompur-Rapid 1/500sMX-synchr. | Biometar Jena | Rolleiflex 2.8B | Rolleiflex 2.8B (type 1) |
1.260.000 | 1.260.249 | 1953-1953 | Rolleiflex 2,8 BCompur-Rapid 1/500sMX-synchr. | Biometar Jena | Rolleiflex 2.8B | Rolleiflex 2.8B (type 2) |
1.260.250 | 1.285.999 | 1954-1955 | Rolleiflex 2,8 CSynchro-CompurMXV-synchr. | Planar | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 1) |
1.292.000 | 1.292.999 | 1952-1955 | Rolleiflex 2,8 CSynchro-CompurMXV-synchr. | Xenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 1) |
1.400.000 | 1.475.405 | 1952-1955 | Rolleiflex 2,8 CSynchro-CompurMXV-synchr. | Xenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8C | Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 2) |
1.600.000 | 1.620.100 | 1955-1956 | Rolleiflex 2,8 D | PlanarXenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8D | Rolleiflex 2.8D |
1.621.000 | 1.665.999 | 1956-1959 | Rolleiflex 2,8 E | PlanarXenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8E | Rolleiflex 2.8E |
2.400.000 | 2.442.133 | 1960-1966 | Rolleiflex 2,8 Fwith Flat Glass option | PlanarXenotar2 | Rolleiflex 2.8F | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 1/2) |
2.442.134 | 2.454.999 | 1966-1967 | Rolleiflex 2,8 Fwith Flat Glass option12/24 exp. | Planar | Rolleiflex 2.8F | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 1/2) |
2.455.000 | 2.475.999 | 1967-1971 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F12/24 exp. | Planar | Rolleiflex 2.8F | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 1/2) |
2.476.000 | 2.479.999 | 1971-1973 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F12/24 exp.Flat film pressure plate, revised film-gateMid 1971: “White-face”3 | Planar | Rolleiflex 2.8F | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 1/2) |
2.950.000 | 2.984.999 | 1973-1981 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F12/24 exp.Flat film pressure plate, revised film-gate“White-face”3 | XenotarPlanar | Rolleiflex 2.8F | Rolleiflex 2.8F (type 2) |
8.300.001 | 8.301.500 | 1983 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F Aurum | Xenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum | Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum |
2.985.001 | 2.985.500 | 1984-1985 | Rolleiflex 2,8 F Edition 1984 Platin 001/500 – 500/500 |
Planar4
HFT |
Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin | Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition |
2.350.000 | 2.357.999 | 1959-1960 | Rolleiflex 2,8 E2(User option: 2-range exposure meter) | PlanarXenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8E 2 | Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 |
2.360.000 | 2.362.024 | 1962-1965 | Rolleiflex 2,8 E3with Flat Glass option(User option: 2-range exposure meter) | PlanarXenotar | Rolleiflex 2.8E 3 | Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 |
2.985.501 | coded nr.5 | 1987-1994 | Rolleiflex 2,8 GX model 1Synchro-CompurX-synchr. | Planar Rollei
HFT |
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX | Rolleiflex 2.8 GX |
Notes
- [1]
- Features are only described to distinguish between cameras from a single production
run or in case of special interest. Not all features are listed.
Back - [2]
- Rolleiflex 2.8 F cameras with Xenotars were marketed at least in some countries
in the 1960s. A U.K. sales leaflet with the Xenotar ordering code exists.
Back - [3]
- Mid 1971 a shiny silver name plate with small print around the taking lens was
introduced. This was just a purely cosmetic change. Later it became the sought after
‘White-face’. Camera #2478095 is a ‘White-face’ but still has the film
pressure plate with 4 long dents to cover the rails for 120 size film and 35 mm
film when the Rolleikin is mounted. It has the camera-side without the 12/24 exposures switch.
The pressure plate has two positions: 120 size and
35 mm. There is no provision for the Flat glass. The arrivals of the ‘White-face’
and the new new pressure plate did not coincide. The number of the first ‘White-face’
is unknown, the change happened in mid series. Cameras with the old style pressure plate were
still made after #2476000. #2950197 has a White-face, a Planar lens and the old style grooved
pressure plate. #2954489 has a White-face, 12/24 exp, a Xenotar and the grooved pressure plate.
Back - [4]
- This batch of Planars was a special order with Carl Zeiss Oberkochen. Planars for the Rolleiflex
had not been ordered for more than a decade. The Planars were multi-coated – probably T* – but
labelled HFT for reasons of uniformity. HFT is the registerd Rollei trade-mark for multi-coating.
Back - [5]
- Unfortunately there is no practical way of listing coded serial numbers. This is
where the list ends. Back
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Prochnow | Filter | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Parker | Name acc. to Evans |
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1.100.000 | 1.168.999 | 1949-1951 | Rolleiflex 3,5 | Bay I | Tessar JenaOpton TessarXenar | Automat Rolleiflex Model X | Rolleiflex X (type 1/2) |
1.200.000 | 1.298.999 | 1951-1954 | Rolleiflex 3,5 A | Bay I | Tessar Jena | Automat Rolleiflex Model 4 | Rolleiflex MX (type 1) |
1.401.000 | 1.427.999 | 1951-1954 | Rolleiflex 3,5 A | Bay I | Opton TessarXenar | Automat Rolleiflex Model 4 | Rolleiflex MX (type 2) |
1.428.000 | 1.499.999 | 1954-1956 | Rolleiflex 3,5 B | Bay I | Tessar Jena | Rolleiflex 3.5 MX-EVS | 3.5 Rolleiflex MX-EVS (type 1) |
1.700.000 | 1.737.999 | 1954-1956 | Rolleiflex 3,5 B | Bay I | Opton TesserXenar | Rolleiflex 3.5 MX-EVS | 3.5 Rolleiflex MX-EVS (type 2) |
1.740.000 | 1.787.999 | 1956-1959 | Rolleiflex 3,5 Cwith 2-range exposure meter | Bay II42 mm | Planar | Rolleiflex 3.5 E | Rolleiflex 3.5 E (type 1) |
1.850.000 | 1.868.999 | 1957-1959 | Rolleiflex 3,5 CFactory option: 2-range exposure meter | Bay II42 mm | Xenotar3Planar | Rolleiflex 3.5 E | Rolleiflex 3.5 E (type 2) |
2.200.000 | 2.204.999 | 1958-1960 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 1with coupled exposure meterwith Differential Synchro-Compur shutterstill with plain serial number | Bay II45 mm | Planar | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 1 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 1) |
2.205.000 | 2.219.999 | 1958-1960 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 1with coupled exposure meterwith Differential Synchro-Compur shutterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield) | Bay II45 mm | Xenotar3Planar | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 1 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 1) |
2.230.000 | 2.241.499 | 1960 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 2with coupled exposure meterwith Differential Synchro-Compur shutterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield) | Bay II45 mm | PlanarXenotar | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 2 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 2) |
2.250.000 | 2.289.999 | 1960-1965 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterwith Synchro-Compur shutter and cone-wheel differentialwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield)with or without Flat Glass | Bay II45 mm | Planar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3) |
2.290.000 | 2.298.999 | 1960-1965 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield)Both m and ft scalesFlat Glass | Bay II45 mm | Planar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3) |
2.299.000 | 2.299.546 | 1960-1965 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield)Both m and ft scalesFlat Glass | Bay II45 mm | Planar (6 elements)Xenotar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3/4) |
2.299.547 | 2.299.999 | 1965-1966 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield)Both m and ft scalesFlat GlassFilm transport for 12/24 exp. Switch may not be present | Bay II45 mm | Planar (6 elements)Xenotar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 3 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3/4) |
2.800.000 | 2.814.999 | 1965-1966 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield)Both m and ft scalesFlat GlassFilm transport for 12/24 exp. Switch may not be present | Bay II45 mm | Xenotar3 (6 elements)Planar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 4 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3/4) |
2.815.000 | 2.839.999 | 1966-1971 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterwith ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number (on top name shield)Both m and ft scalesFilm transport for 12/24 exp. Switch may not be present | Bay II45 mm | Xenotar3 (6 elements)Planar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 4 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 3/4) |
2.840.000 | 2.844.999 | 1971 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterBoth m and ft scales“White-face”5with ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number below taking lensFilm transport for 12/24 exp. Switch may not be present | Bay II45 mm | Xenotar3 (6 elements)Planar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 4) |
2.845.000 | 2.857.149 | 1971-1976 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meterBoth m and ft scales“White-face”5with ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number below taking lensFilm transport for 12/24 exp. Switch may not be presentFlat film pressure plate, revised film gate | Bay II45 mm | Xenotar3 (6 elements)Planar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 | Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 4) |
3.555.0004 | >3.556.164 | 1974-1976 | Rolleiflex 3,5 F model 3with coupled exposure meter“White-face”5with ‘3,5 F’ preceding serial number below taking lensFlat film pressure plate, revised film gate | Bay II45 mm | Xenotar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 | Rolleiflex 3.5F Model 5 |
1.870.000 | 1.871.999 | 1959-1960 | Rolleiflex 3,5 E2 model 1(User option: 2-range exposure meter) | Bay II42 mm | Planar (6 elements)Xenotar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 (type 1) |
2.480.000 | 2.481.999 | 1961-1962 | Rolleiflex 3,5 E2 model 2with Flat Glass option(User option: 2-range exposure meter) | Bay II42 mm | Planar (6 elements)Xenotar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 (type 2) |
2.380.000 | 2.385.034 | 1961-1965 | Rolleiflex 3,5 E3with Flat Glass option(User option: 2-range exposure meter) | Bay II45 mm | Planar (6 elements)Xenotar (6 elements) | Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 | Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 |
Notes
- [1]
- Features are only described when necessary to distinguish between cameras from a single production run or in case of special interest. Not all features are listed. Back
- [2]
- D.B.L.= Distance between taking lens and viewing lens. Back
- [3]
- According to literature Xenotars only. Cameras with Planars do exist within these number ranges: #1853762, #1867373, #2808513 and #2840753 are known to be fitted with Planars. Back
- [4]
- The idea to use serial numbers beginning with “35..” for the 3.5 cameras came in 1974. According to Prochnow this was shortly before production was ended. Only a few cameras from this range are known: #3,556,147 and #3,556,164. Sources do not agree on the year 3.5 production was ended. Probably around 1976. Later cameras may have been made from existing parts on special order only. A “Special Order” 3.5 #5205297 with Xenotar said to be from 1980 surfaced in 2005. Back
- [5]
- In November 2013 number 2840753 was brought to my attention. It is an early White-face and is equiped with a Planar. The number of the first camera with a White-face is unknown. It was an insignificant mid-series update. It probably was around #2840000. Back
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Pr /Features1 | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Pa | Name acc. to Ev |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.000.001 | 2.063.999 | 1957-1963 | Rolleiflex 4×4 grauGrey paint and leather | Baby 4×4 1957 Grey Rolleiflex | Grey Baby | |
2.064.000 | 2.064.999 | 1963 | Rolleiflex 4×4 schwarzBoth grey and black cameras | Baby 4×4 1963 Black Rolleiflex | Post-war Black Baby | |
2.065.000 | 2.069.120 | 1963-1968 | Rolleiflex 4×4 schwarzBlack paint and leather | Baby 4×4 1963 Black Rolleiflex | Post-war Black Baby |
Notes
- [1]
- Features are described to distinguish between cameras from a single production
run or in case of special interest.
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Pr | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Pa | Name acc. to Ev |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.500.000 | 2.524.999 | 1960-1962 | Rolleimagic | Xenar | Rollei Magic I | Rollei-magic I |
2.535.000 | 2.547.600 | 1962-1968 | Rolleimagic II | Xenar | Rollei Magic II | Rollei-magic II |
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Pr /Features1 | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Pa | Name acc. to Ev |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
980.000 | 1.095.425 | 1947-1949 | Rolleicord II model 5 | Triotar 3.5Xenar 4.5Xenar 3.5 | Rolleicord IIc | Rolleicord II (type 5) |
1.102.000 | 1.135.999 | 1949-1950 | Rolleicord II model 6 | Triotar 3.5Xenar 3.5 | Rolleicord IId | Rolleicord II (type 5) |
1.137.000 | 1.199.999 | 1950-1953 | Rolleicord III | Xenar | Rolleicord III | Rolleicord III (type 1/2) |
1.300.000 | 1.344.050 | 1950-1953 | Rolleicord III | Triotar | Rolleicord III | Rolleicord III (type 2) |
1.344.051 | 1.390.999 | 1953-1954 | Rolleicord IV | Xenar | Rolleicord IV | Rolleicord IV |
1.500.000 | 1.583.999 | 1954-1957 | Rolleicord V | Xenar | Rolleicord V | Rolleicord V |
1.584.000 | 1.599.999 | 1957-1958 | Rolleicord Va model 1EV scale Left | Xenar | Rolleicord Va Type 1 | Rolleicord Va (type 1) |
1.900.000 | 1.906.999 | 1957-1958 | Rolleicord Va model 1EV scale Left | Xenar | Rolleicord Va Type 2 | Rolleicord Va (type 1) |
1.905.000 | 1.943.999 | 1958-1961 | Rolleicord Va model 2EV scale Right | Rolleicord Va Type 2 | Rolleicord Va (type 2) | |
2.600.000 | 2.645.999 | 1962-1966 | Rolleicord Vb model 1MXV-sync. | Xenar | Rolleicord Vb Type 1 | Rolleicord Vb (type 1) |
2.647.000 | 2.677.534 | 1966-1970 | Rolleicord Vb model 2XV-sync. | Xenar | Rolleicord Vb Type 2 | Rolleicord Vb (type 2) |
2.647.000 | 2.677.534 | 1970-1977 | Rolleicord Vb model 2Sychro-Compur X”White-face”2 | Xenar | Rolleicord Vb Type 2 | Rolleicord Vb (type 2) |
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Pr /Features1 | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Pa | Name acc. to Ev |
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T 2.100.000 | T 2.155.999 | 1956-1961 | Rolleiflex T model 1Grey leather12/16 exp. on 120 film | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | Rolleiflex T 1 | Rolleiflex T (type 1) |
T 2.156.000 | T 2.156.249 | 06/1961 | Rolleiflex T Special Edition 24Grey leather12/24 exp. on 120 film | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | ||
T 2.157.000 | T 2.189.999 | 1961-1964 | Rolleiflex T model 2Black leatherSynchro-Compur VXM | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | Rolleiflex T 1 | Rolleiflex T (type 1) |
T 2.190.000 | T 2.199.999 | 1964-1966 | Rolleiflex T model 2Black leatherSynchro-Compur VXMm and ft scales | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | Rolleiflex T 2 | Rolleiflex T (type 2) |
T 2.199.000 | T 2.249.999 | 1966-1970 | Rolleiflex T model 3Black leatherSynchro_compur VXm and ft scales | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | Rolleiflex T 2 | Rolleiflex T (type 3) |
T 2.310.000 | T 2.313.949 | 1970-1976 | Rolleiflex T model 3Black leatherSynchro-Compur VXm and ft scales”White-face”2 | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | Rolleiflex T 2 | Rolleiflex T (type 3) |
T 2.314.000 | T 2.320.449 | 1970-1976 | Rolleiflex T model 3Black leatherSynchro-Compur VXm and ft scales”White-face”** | TessarOPTON Te Oberkochen | Rolleiflex T 3 | Rolleiflex T (type 3) |
Start S/N | End S/N | Produced | Name acc. to Pr /Features1 | Taking Lens | Name acc. to Pa | Name acc. to Ev |
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S 2.300.000 | S 2.306.419 | 1959-1965 | Tele-Rolleiflex model 1Flat Glass | Sonnar 4/135 | Tele Rolleiflex | Tele Rolleiflex (type 1) |
S 2.306.420 | S 2.306.871 | 1965-1966 | Tele-Rolleiflex ZwischenmodelFlat Glass12/24 exp. | Sonnar 4/135 | Tele Rolleiflex | Tele Rolleiflex (type 1/2) |
S 2.306.872 | S 2.308.498 | 1966-1975 | Tele-Rolleiflex model 212/24 exp. | Sonnar 4/135 | Tele Rolleiflex | Tele Rolleiflex (type 2) |
W 2.490.000 | W 2.493.501 | 1961-1965 | Weitwinkel-Rolleiflex model 1Flat Glass”Half Moon” under strap hanger | Distagon 4/55 | Wide-Angle Rolleiflex | Wide-Angle Rollei |
W 2.493.502 | W 2.493.905 | 1965-1967 | Weitwinkel-Rolleiflex model 2Flat Glass”Half Moon” up to 196612/24 exp. | Distagon 4/55 | Wide-Angle Rolleiflex | Wide-Angle Rollei |