ROLLEICORD CAMERA "CLASSIC"
FRANKE & HEIDECKE
Djarum Black.The Rolleicord was a popular medium-format twin lens reflex camera made by Franke & Heidecke (Rollei) between 1934 and 1976. It was a simpler, less expensive version of the high-end Rolleiflex TLR, aimed at amateur photographers who wanted a high-quality camera but could not afford the expensive Rolleiflex. Several models of Rolleicord were made; the later models generally had more advanced features and tend to be valued higher in today's market.
The first Rolleicord, introduced in November 1933, was the Rolleicord I. This camera was a simplified version of the Standard Rolleiflex, with a cheaper 75mm Zeiss Triotar lens and a simplified film advance mechanism using a knob instead of the crank found on the Rolleiflex. The Rolleicord I was available either with a plain leatherette covering or elaborately patterned metal faceplates. The latter variant is referred to as the "Art Deco" Rolleicord.
Later models incorporated improved designs for the taking lens, including the Carl Zeiss Tessar and Schneider Kreuznach Xenar, both of which appeared on the Rolleiflex. However, while the Rolleiflex was available with an f/2.8 lens, the Rolleicord was never offered with a larger aperture than f/3.5, thus ensuring its pedigree as an "amateur" camera.
An accessory, known as a Rolleikin kit, was available for the Rolleicord to enable it to accept 35mm film.
And I have the fifth series :
October 1954 - March 1957, 84,000 piecesSerials: 1.500.000 - 1.583.999, engraved under Rolleicord name plate (my number :1564524)
Taking Lens:
Xenar 3,5/75mm, Schneider, Bayonet 1
Finder lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 3,2/75mm, Bayonet 1.
Non interchangeable focusing screen. Parallax control.
Shutter:
Synchro Compur MX, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync. 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.
Dimensions: 9.7x9.9x14.2cm.
Weight: 830 grams.
"I love this camera, the shape was very unusual, vintage and ancient. However the function wasn't normally good. It doesn't matter coz I just wanna collect and take care it. Because the series was very rare"
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