May 29, 2008 I have a Rolleiflex camera (serial # 1769584) with a Planar f3.5 75 mm lens. I think it is a Rolleiflex 3.5E (type 1). Is that right? How much would something like this be worth? The internal body serial numbers mean actual production numbers. The range of internal numbers (c. 35,000) is very close to the total production of the camera stated by Claus Prochnow (35,170 for the combined four Rolleiflex Original models). Ian Parker refers c. 28,000 Original Rolleiflexes sold between 1929 and 1932.
Chronological overview of the Rolleiflex A - F series
The International Rollei Club presents here comprehensive specifications of the Rolleiflex A-F camera models. 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.
All the data here provided is also available as eBook.
This model was only exported into the USA.
December 1949 - February 1951, 7,870 pieces
Serials: 1.101.000 - 1.164.999, engraved above name plate.
April 1951 - August 1951, 2,000 pieces.
Serials: 1.201.000 - 1.204.999, engraved above name plate.
Zeiss Opton Tessar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet II, coated
Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet II. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.
Compur Rapid, 1 - 1/400 sec., B, X-sync.
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.
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.
Rolleiflex 2,8 E - Model K7E - The first model with built-in metering
October 1956 - September 1959,
Serials: 1.621.000 - 1.665.999, engraved above name plate.
and Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider,
October 1958 - June 1961, 56,000 pieces with gray leather
Serials: T2.100.00 - T2.155.999
June 1961, only 250 pieces, gray
Serials: T2.156.000 - T2.156.249
July 1961 - July 1966, 43.000 pieces, black leather
Serials: T2.157.000 - T2.199.999
July 1966 - August 1976, 28,000 pieces, black leather
Serials: T2.200.000 - T2.320.449
Tessar 3,5/75mm, for eastern Europe: Opton Te 3,4/75mm, both by Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet 1
Zeiss Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 1
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.
Can not be used with Rolleimarin.
Model K8 T24: Special order, only prepared for exposure metering, 12 or 24 exposures 6x6.
Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8F Film TLR Camera w/ Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm F2.8 Lens. 1,499.00; or Best Offer; Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date.
Obviating the need for the ruby window that forced the photographer to read the frame number off Rolleiflex 2.8F Rollei and Rolleiflex.
There are several sources for Rollei TLR camera serial numbers. Claus Prochnow, Ian Parker and mr. evans all did their immaculate research in the old Franke - Heidecke and Rollei archives. based their findings on what they noted as the most reliable fact and yet came, in some instances, with different namings / conclusions. No matter how you look at it, those fine gentleman recorded for us a datbase that with the modern technology of the internet can be shared by us all:
Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 622
Old Standard Rolleiflex type 3
Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 621
Old Standard Rolleiflex type 1
Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 620
Old Standard Rolleiflex type 2
Baby 4x4 1963 Black Rolleiflex
Rolleiflex T speciel edition 24
Rolleiflex 2,8 F Edition 1984 Platin
Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition
Buying Rolleiflex And Rollei TLR Camera. This page states the model, serial number, when the model was made and the models specification, there has been.
19 rows Date your Rollei TLR Guide. Rolleiflex TLR models with Fixed Focusing.
All Rollei TLR Serial Numbers. a Comparison. There are several sources for Rollei TLR camera serial numbers. Claus Prochnow, Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum.
All Rolleiflex TLR Serial Numbers The original serial number lists were compiled by: 1984 issuance of the 2.8F Platin Edition. Serial 298xxxx. 500 made.
This happened when Rollei would start production again as demand for the camera continued, and would thus issue a new batch of serial 2.8F Aurum/Gold.
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Chronological overview of the Rolleiflex A - F series
The International Rollei Club presents here comprehensive specifications of the Rolleiflex A-F camera models. 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.
All the data here provided is also available as eBook.
This model was only exported into the USA.
December 1949 - February 1951, 7,870 pieces
Serials: 1.101.000 - 1.164.999, engraved above name plate.
April 1951 - August 1951, 2,000 pieces.
Serials: 1.201.000 - 1.204.999, engraved above name plate.
Zeiss Opton Tessar 2,8/80mm, Carl Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet II, coated
Heidosmat 2,8/80mm, Bayonet II. Interchangeable finder loupe. Parallax control.
Compur Rapid, 1 - 1/400 sec., B, X-sync.
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.
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.
Rolleiflex 2,8 E - Model K7E - The first model with built-in metering
October 1956 - September 1959,
Serials: 1.621.000 - 1.665.999, engraved above name plate.
and Xenotar 2,8/80mm, Schneider,
October 1958 - June 1961, 56,000 pieces with gray leather
Serials: T2.100.00 - T2.155.999
June 1961, only 250 pieces, gray
Serials: T2.156.000 - T2.156.249
July 1961 - July 1966, 43.000 pieces, black leather
Serials: T2.157.000 - T2.199.999
July 1966 - August 1976, 28,000 pieces, black leather
Serials: T2.200.000 - T2.320.449
Tessar 3,5/75mm, for eastern Europe: Opton Te 3,4/75mm, both by Zeiss Oberkochen, Bayonet 1
Zeiss Heidosmat 2,8/75mm, Bayonet 1
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.
Can not be used with Rolleimarin.
Model K8 T24: Special order, only prepared for exposure metering, 12 or 24 exposures 6x6.
Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8F Film TLR Camera w/ Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm F2.8 Lens. 1,499.00; or Best Offer; Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date.
Obviating the need for the ruby window that forced the photographer to read the frame number off Rolleiflex 2.8F Rollei and Rolleiflex.
There are several sources for Rollei TLR camera serial numbers. Claus Prochnow, Ian Parker and mr. evans all did their immaculate research in the old Franke - Heidecke and Rollei archives. based their findings on what they noted as the most reliable fact and yet came, in some instances, with different namings / conclusions. No matter how you look at it, those fine gentleman recorded for us a datbase that with the modern technology of the internet can be shared by us all:
Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 622
Old Standard Rolleiflex type 3
Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 621
Old Standard Rolleiflex type 1
Original Standard Rolleiflex Model 620
Old Standard Rolleiflex type 2
Baby 4x4 1963 Black Rolleiflex
Rolleiflex T speciel edition 24
Rolleiflex 2,8 F Edition 1984 Platin
Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition
Buying Rolleiflex And Rollei TLR Camera. This page states the model, serial number, when the model was made and the models specification, there has been.
19 rows Date your Rollei TLR Guide. Rolleiflex TLR models with Fixed Focusing.
All Rollei TLR Serial Numbers. a Comparison. There are several sources for Rollei TLR camera serial numbers. Claus Prochnow, Rolleiflex 2.8F Aurum.
All Rolleiflex TLR Serial Numbers The original serial number lists were compiled by: 1984 issuance of the 2.8F Platin Edition. Serial 298xxxx. 500 made.
This happened when Rollei would start production again as demand for the camera continued, and would thus issue a new batch of serial 2.8F Aurum/Gold.