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'''Rollei GmbH''' is a German camera manufacturer with an impressive line of cameras and a history that is closely connected with the history of photography. They set the standard for [[TLR]] (Twin Lens Reflex) cameras and has had great success, especially during the 1950's when almost every newspaper photographer used a Rolleiflex.
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'''Rollei GmbH''' (originally '''Franke and Heidecke''') is a German camera manufacturer with an impressive line of cameras and a history that is closely connected with the history of photography. They set the standard for [[TLR]] (Twin Lens Reflex) cameras and had great success with them, especially during the 1950s when almost every newspaper photographer used a [[Rolleiflex]].
  
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== History ==
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* '''1920''' Paul Franke and Reinhold Heidecke set up a little firm in Braunschweig, Germany. They start developing camera protoypes with Goerz lenses.
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* '''1921''' Their first camera is launched, a stereo camera called the Stereo Heidoscop with Carl Zeiss lenses.
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* '''1923''' The Heidoscop is re-designed into a rollfilm reflex camera for 117 roll film.
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* '''1926''' The new camera is marketed as the Rolleidoscop.
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* '''1927''' The first prototype for the twin lens reflex camera.
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* '''1928''' Ten more prototypes are manufactured, nine of which have a Carl Zeiss Tessar F4.5 taking lens and the tenth a F3.8 Tessar. Decision is made to market both models simultaneously.
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* '''1929''' The twin lens reflex camera, the Original Rolleiflex, is launched and an instant hit. The number of orders from all over the world is far above expectations.
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== Chronology ==
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* '''1920''' Paul Franke and Reinhold Heidecke set up a little firm in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany. They start developing camera protoypes with [[Goerz]] lenses.
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* '''1921''' Their first camera is launched, a stereo camera called the [[Heidoscop]] (clearly named after Heidecke, who designed it) with [[Tessar]] lenses.
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* '''1923''' The Heidoscop is re-designed as a rollfilm reflex camera for 117 roll film.
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* '''1926''' The new camera is marketed as the [[Rolleidoscop]] (alongside the plate/film pack Heidoscop, not replacing it). This is the first occurrence of the '''Rollei''' name.
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* '''1927''' The first prototype for the ''non-stereo'' roll-film twin-lens reflex camera.
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* '''1928''' Ten more prototypes are manufactured, nine of which have a Carl Zeiss [[Tessar]] F4.5 taking lens and the tenth a F3.8 Tessar. Decision is made to market both models simultaneously.
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* '''1929''' The twin lens reflex camera, the [[Original Rolleiflex 6×6|Original Rolleiflex]], is launched and an instant hit. The number of orders from all over the world is far above expectations.
 
* '''1930''' The great order stock and problems with sub-contractors force Franke & Heidecke to acquire a larger factory. This enables them to build 20,000 cameras annually. The Baby Rolleiflex prototype is finalized.
 
* '''1930''' The great order stock and problems with sub-contractors force Franke & Heidecke to acquire a larger factory. This enables them to build 20,000 cameras annually. The Baby Rolleiflex prototype is finalized.
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* '''1931''' The Baby Rolleiflex is manufactured. It has improvements that are later incorporated in the "full-grown" 6x6 Rolleiflex, such as a lever wind.
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* '''1931''' The [[Baby Rolleiflex (1931)|Baby Rolleiflex]] is manufactured. It has improvements that are later incorporated in the "full-grown" 6x6 Rolleiflex, such as a lever wind.
 
* '''1932''' The improved Rolleiflex model 620 is launched. It accepts 120 film and has a lever wind.
 
* '''1932''' The improved Rolleiflex model 620 is launched. It accepts 120 film and has a lever wind.
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* '''1933''' The first Rolleicord - a less costly model, sold at less than half the price of the Rolleiflex.
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* '''1933''' The first [[Rolleicord]] - a less costly model, sold at less than half the price of the Rolleiflex.
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* '''1936''' The Rolleicord production line has been improved and the Rolleicord 1a is launched. Work is started on a new Rolleiflex production line.
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* '''1936''' The Rolleicord production line has been improved and the [[Rolleicord Ia]] is launched. Work is started on a new Rolleiflex production line.
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* '''1937''' The new Rolleiflex Automat wins a Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair.
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* '''1937''' The new [[Rolleiflex Automat Model 1|Rolleiflex Automat]] wins a Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair.
 
* '''1938''' The Rolleicord II is re-designed with a Triotar finder lens and a double bayonet mount on the taking lens. The Sports Rolleiflex is launched.
 
* '''1938''' The Rolleicord II is re-designed with a Triotar finder lens and a double bayonet mount on the taking lens. The Sports Rolleiflex is launched.
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* '''1939'' All Rolleis are now fitted with the bayonet mount on both the finder and the taking lenses.
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* '''1939''' All Rolleis are now fitted with the bayonet mount on both the finder and the taking lenses.
 
* '''1939-45''' During the war no new cameras are designed. The factory is damaged during bombings in 1944.
 
* '''1939-45''' During the war no new cameras are designed. The factory is damaged during bombings in 1944.
 
* '''1946''' The factory is rebuilt, but with difficulties since material is in short supply.
 
* '''1946''' The factory is rebuilt, but with difficulties since material is in short supply.
 
* '''1949''' New Rolleiflex and 'Cord production lines prepared.
 
* '''1949''' New Rolleiflex and 'Cord production lines prepared.
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* '''1950''' Rolleicord III is on sale with the Compur-rapid shutter, X synchronization, Schneider Xenar or Zeiss Triotar F3.5 coated lenses. The Rolleiflex Automat II is launched. Paul Franke dies on 18th March and is succeeded by his son, Horst Franke.
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* '''1950''' [[Rolleicord III]] is on sale with the Compur-rapid shutter, X synchronization, Schneider Xenar or Zeiss Triotar F3.5 coated lenses. The Rolleiflex Automat II is launched. Paul Franke dies on 18th March and is succeeded by his son, Horst Franke.
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* '''1951''' The Synchro-Compur shutter replaces the Compur-Rapid on Rolleiflex. The Rolleiflex 2.8A is released. It has a Tessar F2.8 80 mm lens.
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* '''1951''' The Synchro-Compur shutter replaces the Compur-Rapid on Rolleiflex. The [[Rolleiflex 2.8 series#Rolleiflex 2.8A|Rolleiflex 2.8A]] is released. It has a Tessar F2.8 80 mm lens.
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* '''1952''' Rolleiflex 2.8B is launched with a F2.8 Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar lens.
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* '''1953''' Rolleiflex 2.8C is launched with a West German Schneider Xenotar lens. A range of accessories for the bayonet III is presented.
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* '''1954''' The Rolleimarine under-water housing for the Rolleiflexes is designed. Rolleicord V and Rolleiflex MX-EVS are launched. For the first time a Zeiss Planar 2.8 is available for the Rolleiflex 2.8C.
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* '''1952''' [[Rolleiflex 2.8 series#Rolleiflex 2.8B|Rolleiflex 2.8B]] is launched with a F2.8 Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar lens.
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* '''1953''' [[Rolleiflex 2.8 series#Rolleiflex 2.8C|Rolleiflex 2.8C]] is launched with a West German Schneider Xenotar lens. A range of accessories for the bayonet III is presented.
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* '''1954''' The Rolleimarine under-water housing for the Rolleiflexes is designed. Rolleicord V and Rolleiflex MX-EVS are launched. For the first time a Zeiss [[Planar]] 2.8 is available for the Rolleiflex 2.8C.
 
* '''1955''' The Rolleiflex 2.8D with Planar or Xenotar and EVS system is launched.
 
* '''1955''' The Rolleiflex 2.8D with Planar or Xenotar and EVS system is launched.
 
* '''1956''' The Rolleiflex 3.5E and the 2.8E are available with built-in exposure meters.
 
* '''1956''' The Rolleiflex 3.5E and the 2.8E are available with built-in exposure meters.
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* '''1963''' Launch of the Rollei 16 for 12x17 mm.  
 
* '''1963''' Launch of the Rollei 16 for 12x17 mm.  
 
* '''1965''' Rolleiscop home slide projector.
 
* '''1965''' Rolleiscop home slide projector.
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* '''1966''' Rolleiflex SL 66, Rollei's first single-lens rollfilm reflex camera. The Rollei 35 is presented as the smallest full frame 35mm camera.
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* '''1966''' Rolleiflex SL 66, Rollei's first single-lens rollfilm reflex camera. The [[Rollei 35]] is presented as the smallest full frame 35mm camera.
 
* '''1967''' Production of computer flash units begins with models E60 and E66.
 
* '''1967''' Production of computer flash units begins with models E60 and E66.
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* '''1968''' cassette film SLR [[Rolleiflex SL26]].
 
* '''1969''' Four Super-Eight cameras are launched.
 
* '''1969''' Four Super-Eight cameras are launched.
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* '''1970''' Rolleiflex SL35, the first 35mm SLR camera from Rollei. New factories at Uelzen and in Singapore.
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* '''1970''' [[Rolleiflex SL35]], the first 35mm SLR camera from Rollei. New factories at Uelzen and in Singapore.
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* '''1972''' Rollei takes over the [[Voigtländer]] brand following the collapse of [[Zeiss Ikon]].
 
* '''1973''' The Rollei P 66A, the first automatic 6x6 slide projector, is launched.
 
* '''1973''' The Rollei P 66A, the first automatic 6x6 slide projector, is launched.
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* '''1974''' Rolleiflex SLX, the first electronic MF camera system is launched.
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* '''1974''' [[Rolleiflex SLX]], the first electronic MF camera system is launched. 2&frac12; million [[Rollei 35]] were sold.
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* '''1979''' Company is renamed Rollei-Werke Franke & Heidecke GmbH & Co KG. Rolleiflex SL35 E is a new popular SLR. Production of TLR stopped; orders are filled by old stock.
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* '''1979''' Company is renamed Rollei-Werke Franke & Heidecke GmbH & Co KG. [[Rolleiflex SL35E|Rolleiflex SL35 E]] is a new popular SLR. Production of TLR stopped; orders are filled by old stock.
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* '''1980''' Rolleiflex SL 2000F, the first 35mm SLR camera with interchangeable magazine, double viewfinder system and integrated motor drive.
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* '''1980''' [[Rolleiflex SL2000F|Rolleiflex SL 2000F]], the first 35mm SLR camera with interchangeable magazine, double viewfinder system and integrated motor drive.
 
* '''1982''' After a bankruptcy petition and following deal, the company is reorganized as Rollei Fototechnic GmbH.
 
* '''1982''' After a bankruptcy petition and following deal, the company is reorganized as Rollei Fototechnic GmbH.
 
* '''1983''' 1000 Rolleiflex 2.8F Gold Aurum are made. Rolleiflex 6006 is released as the successor of SLX with interchangeable backs.
 
* '''1983''' 1000 Rolleiflex 2.8F Gold Aurum are made. Rolleiflex 6006 is released as the successor of SLX with interchangeable backs.
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* '''1984''' Rolleiflex 3003 35mm SLR.
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* '''1984''' Rolleiflex 3003 [[35mm]] [[SLR]].
 
* '''1985''' Rolleiflex 3000 P and 6002.
 
* '''1985''' Rolleiflex 3000 P and 6002.
 
* '''1986''' RolleiMetric, a digital 3D industrial measuring system, is launched.
 
* '''1986''' RolleiMetric, a digital 3D industrial measuring system, is launched.
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* '''1988''' Introduction of the Rolleiflex 6008 with a range of new fine lenses.  
 
* '''1988''' Introduction of the Rolleiflex 6008 with a range of new fine lenses.  
 
* '''1991''' Rollei enters digital photography with the Rollei Digital Scan Pack for the Rolleiflex 6008. The Prego AF is the first modern Rollei compact 35mm camera.
 
* '''1991''' Rollei enters digital photography with the Rollei Digital Scan Pack for the Rolleiflex 6008. The Prego AF is the first modern Rollei compact 35mm camera.
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* '''1993''' A new generation of dissolve projectors, Rolleivision twin MSC 300, is introduced.  
 
* '''1993''' A new generation of dissolve projectors, Rolleivision twin MSC 300, is introduced.  
 
* '''1994''' The Rolleiflex 6003 without interchangeable magazine is an export hit. The digital imaging system is extended with the high-speed Digital ChipPack back.  
 
* '''1994''' The Rolleiflex 6003 without interchangeable magazine is an export hit. The digital imaging system is extended with the high-speed Digital ChipPack back.  
 
* '''1995''' Launch of the Rolleiflex 6008 Integral.  
 
* '''1995''' Launch of the Rolleiflex 6008 Integral.  
 
* '''1996''' A new digital back, the DSP-104.
 
* '''1996''' A new digital back, the DSP-104.
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* '''1998''' Rollei presents the bellows camera system X-Act at photokina. Rollei introduces APS cameras into its product range.  
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* '''1998''' Rollei presents the bellows camera system X-Act at Photokina. Rollei introduces APS cameras into its product range.  
 
* '''2000''' Rollei celebrates its 80th anniversary.
 
* '''2000''' Rollei celebrates its 80th anniversary.
 
* '''2001''' Launch of five new compact cameras, AFM 35, a new series of dissolve projectors, and two new digital cameras.  
 
* '''2001''' Launch of five new compact cameras, AFM 35, a new series of dissolve projectors, and two new digital cameras.  
 
* '''2002''' Launch of six new compact cameras, the Rollei d530 flex digital SLR camera, the Rolleiflex 6008 AF (the first 6x6 medium format camera with auto focus) and a new digital 35mm camera (Rollei d330 motion). Rollei also presents at Photokina the Rollei 35 RF (range finder-camera) and the Rolleiflex 4.0 FW (new wide-angle TLR camera).
 
* '''2002''' Launch of six new compact cameras, the Rollei d530 flex digital SLR camera, the Rolleiflex 6008 AF (the first 6x6 medium format camera with auto focus) and a new digital 35mm camera (Rollei d330 motion). Rollei also presents at Photokina the Rollei 35 RF (range finder-camera) and the Rolleiflex 4.0 FW (new wide-angle TLR camera).
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* '''2006''' Launch of the [[Rolleiflex Hy6]], a medium-format camera for digital camera backs of [[Sinar]], offered as Sinar Hy6, also produced by [[Jenoptik]] and [[Leaf]] for Leaf's digital camera backs as [[Leaf AFi]]
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* '''2007''' Launch of the [[Rolleiflex 4,0 FT]], a re-design of the 1959 Tele Rolleiflex. [[RCP]] buys the right to use the brand '''Rollei''' for its [[digital camera]]s.
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* '''2009''' (March) Franke & Heidecke announced that it was going into insolvency, saying it couldn't pay its bills.
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* '''2010''' [[DHW Fototechnik]] managed to relaunch the production of [[Rolleiflex]], [[Rolleiflex Hy6]] and [[Rollei 35]].
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* '''2014''' [[DHW Fototechnik]] filed for insolvency in August. The inventory went up for sale in April 2015.
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* '''2015''' [[RCP]], the Rollei brand rights owner, changed its name to Rollei GmbH & Co. KG.
  
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==Stereo cameras==
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* [[Heidoscop]] 45×107 mm (1921-34)<ref>{{McKeown12}} p850.</ref>
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* [[Heidoscop]] 6×13 cm (1925-40)
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* [[Rolleidoscop]] 6×13 cm (1926-40)
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* [[Rolleidoscop]] 45×107 mm (1927-32)
  
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== Small Format TLR ==
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* [[Rolleiflex#Rolleiflex 4x4 .28Baby.29|Baby Rolleiflex 4x4]]
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* [[Sports Rolleiflex]]
  
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== Medium Format TLR ==
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== List of Rollei Products ==
 
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=== Medium Format TLR ===
 
 
* [[Rolleiflex]] (follow link for all models)
 
* [[Rolleiflex]] (follow link for all models)
 
* [[Rolleicord]] (follow link for all models)
 
* [[Rolleicord]] (follow link for all models)
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* [[Rollei Magic]] (follow link for both models)
  
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== Medium Format SLR ==
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=== Rolleiflex SL66 Series ===
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* [[Rolleiflex SL66]] (1966-86)
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* [[Rolleiflex SL66|Rolleiflex SL66E]] (1982-86)
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* [[Rolleiflex SL66|Rolleiflex SL66X]] (1982-92)
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* [[Rolleiflex SL66|Rolleiflex SL66SE]] (1986-93)
  
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=== Rolleiflex SLX Series ===
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* [[Rolleiflex SLX]] (1976-79)
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* [[Rolleiflex SLX|Rolleiflex SLX Model 2]] ("New face") (1978-85)
  
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=== Rolleiflex 6000 Series ===
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* [[Rolleiflex 6006]] Model 1 (1984-89)
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* [[Rolleiflex 6006]] Model 2 (1989-93)
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* [[Rolleiflex 6002]] (1986-90)
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[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz | WTHPD4]
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* [[Rolleiflex 6008 Professional]] (1988-92)
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=== Medium Format SLR ===
 
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==== Rolleiflex SL66 Series ====
 
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* Rolleiflex SL66 (1966-86)
 
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* Rolleiflex SL66E (1982-86)
 
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* Rolleiflex SL66X (1982-92)
 
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* Rolleiflex SL66SE (1986-93)
 
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==== Rolleiflex SLX Series ====
 
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* Rolleiflex SLX (1976-79)
 
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* Rolleiflex SLX Model 2 ("New face") (1978-85)
 
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==== Rolleiflex 6000 Series ====
 
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* Rolleiflex 6006 Model 1 (1983-89)
 
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* Rolleiflex 6006 Model 2 (1989-93)
 
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* Rolleiflex 6002 (1986-90)
 
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* Rolleiflex 6008 Professional (1988-92)
 
 
* Rolleiflex 6008 Professional SCR 1000 (1993-95)
 
* Rolleiflex 6008 Professional SCR 1000 (1993-95)
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* Rolleiflex 6008 integral (1995-current)
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* [[Rolleiflex 6008 integral]] (1995-2015)
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* Rolleiflex 6008AF (2002-current)
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* Rolleiflex 6008AF (2002-2015)
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* Rolleiflex 6003 SCR 1000 (1994-96)
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* [[Rolleiflex 6003|Rolleiflex 6003  SCR 1000]] (1994-96)
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* Rolleiflex 6003 Professional (1996-?)
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* [[Rolleiflex 6003|Rolleiflex 6003 Professional]] (1996-2015?)
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* Rolleiflex 6001 Professional (1998-current)
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* Rolleiflex 6001 Professional (1998-2015)
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== Large format camera ==
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* Rollei LFC (1989-1995)
  
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== 35mm viewfinder cameras ==
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=== Rollei 35 ===
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=== 35mm viewfinder cameras ===
 
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==== Rollei 35 ====
 
 
* [[Rollei 35]] (1966-1974)
 
* [[Rollei 35]] (1966-1974)
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* Rollei 35T / 35S (1974-1980)
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* [[Rollei 35#Rollei_35_T|Rollei 35T / 35S]] (1974-1980)
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* Rollei 35 TE / 35 SE (1979-1981)
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* [[Rollei 35#Rollei_35_TE|Rollei 35TE / 35SE]] (1979-1981)
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* Rollei C35 / B35 / 35B / 35LED (1969-1978)
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* [[Rollei 35#Rollei_C35.2C_B35.2C_35LED_series_background|Rollei C35 / B35 / 35B / 35LED]] (1969-1980)
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* Rollei 35 Classic (1990-1996)
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* [[Rollei 35#Rollei_35_Classic|Rollei 35 Classic]] (1990-2015)
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* Various limited editions
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* [[Rollei 35#Rollei_35_Metric|Rollei 35 Metric]] (1991-2000)
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* [[Rollei 35|Various limited editions]]
  
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==== Compacts ====
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=== Compacts ===
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* Rollei XF 35 (1974-1980)
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* [[Rollei AFM35]]
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* Rolleimatic (1980-1981)
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* Rollei Giro 28M
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* Rolleimat F / AF / AFM (1980-1981)
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* [[Rollei Giro 28 AFS]]
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* Rollei 35 RF (1981)
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* Rollei Giro 70 WA
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* Rollei AF Prego (1991)
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* Rollei Giro 140
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* Rollei Zoom Prego 35-70 (1993)
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* [[Rollei QZ35W / QZ35T]]
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* Rolle QZ35W / QZ35T
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* Rollei Prego AF (1991)
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* Rollei AFM35
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* [[Rollei Prego 30]]
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* Rollei Prego 70
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* [[Rollei Prego 90]]
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* [[Rollei Prego 100 WA]]
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* Rollei Prego 105
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* [[Rollei Prego 115]]
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* [[Rollei Prego 125]]
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* Rollei Prego 130 WA
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* [[Rollei Prego 140]]
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* Rollei Prego 145
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* Rollei Prego Micron (1990s)
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* [[Rollei Prego Zoom]] (35-70mm, 1993)
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* [[Rollei X70 zoom]]
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* [[Rolleimat]] F / AF / AF-M (1980-1981)
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* [[Rolleimatic]] (1980-1981)
  
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==== Rangefinder ====
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=== Rangefinder ===
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* Rollei 35 RF (2002)
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* [[Rollei XF35|Rollei XF 35]] (1974-1980)
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* [[Rollei 35RF]] (1981)
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* [[Rollei 35 RF]] (2002)
  
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=== 35mm SLR ===
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== 35mm SLR ==
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==== Rolleiflex SL35 ====
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=== Rolleiflex SL35 ===
 
* [[Rolleiflex SL35]] (1970-1976)
 
* [[Rolleiflex SL35]] (1970-1976)
 
* [[Rolleiflex SL350]] (1974-1976)
 
* [[Rolleiflex SL350]] (1974-1976)
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* [[Rolleiflex SL35E]] (1978-1981)
 
* [[Rolleiflex SL35E]] (1978-1981)
  
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==== Rolleiflex SL2000/3000 ====
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=== Rolleiflex SL2000/3000 ===
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* Rolleiflex SL2000F (1981-1984)
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* [[Rolleiflex SL2000F]] (1981-1984)
 
* Rolleiflex SL3003 (1984-1994)
 
* Rolleiflex SL3003 (1984-1994)
 
* Rolleiflex SL3001 (1986-1991)
 
* Rolleiflex SL3001 (1986-1991)
  
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=== APS Cameras ===
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== APS Cameras ==
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* Nano 60 / Nano 80 (1999-2000)
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* [[Rollei Nano 60 / Nano 80]] (1999-2000)
  
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=== Instamatic 126 Cameras ===
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== 126 film Cameras ==
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* Rollei SL26 (1968-1973)
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* [[Rolleiflex SL26]] (1968-1973)
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* Rollei A26 (1972-1976)
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* [[Rollei A 26]] (1972-1976)
  
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=== Pocket Instamatic 110 Cameras ===
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== Pocket Instamatic 110 Cameras ==
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* Rollei A110 (1974-1981)
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* [[Rollei A110]] (1974-1981)
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* Rollei E110 (1976-1978)
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* [[Rollei E110]] (1976-1978)
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* Rollei Pocketline 100/200/300 (1977-1979)
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* Rollei Pocketline 100 (1977-1979)
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* Rollei Pocketline 200 (1977-1979)
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* [[Rollei Tele Pocketline 300]] (1977-1979)
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* [[Voigtländer Vitoret 110 EL]]
  
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=== 16mm Cameras ===
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== 16mm Cameras ==
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* Rollei 16 (1963)
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* [[Rollei 16]] (1963)
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* Rollei 16S (1965)
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* [[Rollei 16S]] (1965)
  
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=== Digital ===
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== Digital ==
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* Rollei d7 flex (2000)
 +
* Rollei d30 flex (2000)
 
* [[Rollei dr5]]
 
* [[Rollei dr5]]
 
* Rollei d530 flex (2002)
 
* Rollei d530 flex (2002)
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* [[Rolleiflex Hy6]] (also accepts film backs)
 +
* [[Rollei SL3500]] prototype only
  
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=== Movie Cameras ===
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== Movie Cameras ==
 
* SL81 (1969)
 
* SL81 (1969)
 
* SL82 (1969)
 
* SL82 (1969)
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* XL12
 
* XL12
  
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=== Slide Projectors ===
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== Slide Projectors ==
 
* Rolleiscop (1965)
 
* Rolleiscop (1965)
 
* P35 AF (1970)
 
* P35 AF (1970)
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==Flashes==
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Professional, consumer and studio flashes made buy several suppliers were commercialized under the Rollei brand<ref>[https://www.rolleiclub.com/cameras/flash/index.shtml Flashes] at the Rolleiclub International</ref>
  
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==Darkroom==
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[[http://WTHP1.coolhost.biz] [WTHPD1]]
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Enlargers <ref>[https://www.jollinger.com/photo/enlargers/others.html Rollei enlargers] are found in James Ollinger guide to enlargers page</ref>and other accessories were sold under the Rollei brand
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[http://WTHP2.coolhost.biz  WTHPD2]
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[[Rolleimat]] enlargers were introduced in 1977
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[[http://WTHP3.coolhost.biz | WTHPD3]]
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Rollei 6x7 enlargers appeared in 1981
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[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz | WTHPD4]
 
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[WTHPD5 | http://WTHP5.coolhost.biz]
 
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[[http://WTHP6.coolhost.biz WTHPD6]]
 
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[[WTHPD7|http://WTHP7.coolhost.biz]]
 
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http://WTHP8.coolhost.biz
 
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</div>
 
  
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== Links ==
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== Bibliography ==
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* [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/grollei.html Rollei Overview]
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* Parker, Ian. ''Complete Rollei TLR Collector's Guide. 1929 to 1994.'' Hove Foto Books, 1993. 180 pages. <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 1874031959.
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* [http://www.rollei-forum.com/ The inofficial Rollei User Forums! - English and German]
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 +
==Notes==
 +
<references />
  
  
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== Links ==
 +
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In English:
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090707003351/http://www.bjp-online.com/public/showPage.html?page=864695 British Journal of Photography: Franke & Heidecke to close] (archived)
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* [http://antiquecameras.net/rolleiflex.html Rolleiflex TLR Price & Information Guide]
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* [http://www.rolleiclub.com/ International Rollei Club website] with a database of all Rollei cameras
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* [http://www.sl66.com/ Images and specifications of all Rolleiflex SL66 cameras, lenses and accessoiries]
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/rolleiflex.htm Orphan Cameras]: user manuals for various Rollei cameras at butkus.org
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20021118005620/http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/grollei.html Rollei Overview]: reviews about Rollei 600x cameras hosted at [http://web.archive.org/web/20021118005620/http://medfmt.8k.com/ medfmt]
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* [http://www.photo-manuals.com/manual/rollei Rollei Camera Manuals : Photo-Manuals.com]
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* [http://www.rolleigraphy.photo/ The Rolleigraphy site] of Ferdi Stutterheim
  
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In French:
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/visites1937/html/rollei.php Visiting the Rollei manufacture in 1937], a picture album and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/listeQ_imagettes.php#rollei Cameras, user manuals, ads and catalogs] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's website]
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* [http://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/494 Rollei page] at [http://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/ Collection G. Even's site]
  
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[[Category: German camera makers]]
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[[http://WTHP1.coolhost.biz] [WTHPD1]]
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[[Category: German lens makers]]
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[http://WTHP2.coolhost.biz  WTHPD2]
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[[Category: Rollei|*]]
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[[http://WTHP3.coolhost.biz | WTHPD3]]
 
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[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz | WTHPD4]
 
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[WTHPD5 | http://WTHP5.coolhost.biz]
 
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[[http://WTHP6.coolhost.biz WTHPD6]]
 
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[[WTHPD7|http://WTHP7.coolhost.biz]]
 
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http://WTHP8.coolhost.biz
 
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Rolleiflex and Rolleicord belonged to the most renowned TLR cameras for 120 film
image by NATHAN (Image rights)



Rollei GmbH (originally Franke and Heidecke) is a German camera manufacturer with an impressive line of cameras and a history that is closely connected with the history of photography. They set the standard for TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) cameras and had great success with them, especially during the 1950s when almost every newspaper photographer used a Rolleiflex.

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1935 brochure for Rollei TLRs
scan by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights)


Chronology

  • 1920 Paul Franke and Reinhold Heidecke set up a little firm in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany. They start developing camera protoypes with Goerz lenses.
  • 1921 Their first camera is launched, a stereo camera called the Heidoscop (clearly named after Heidecke, who designed it) with Tessar lenses.
  • 1923 The Heidoscop is re-designed as a rollfilm reflex camera for 117 roll film.
  • 1926 The new camera is marketed as the Rolleidoscop (alongside the plate/film pack Heidoscop, not replacing it). This is the first occurrence of the Rollei name.
  • 1927 The first prototype for the non-stereo roll-film twin-lens reflex camera.
  • 1928 Ten more prototypes are manufactured, nine of which have a Carl Zeiss Tessar F4.5 taking lens and the tenth a F3.8 Tessar. Decision is made to market both models simultaneously.
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100 years photography,
10 years Rolleiflex
one-third million (1939)
  • 1929 The twin lens reflex camera, the Original Rolleiflex, is launched and an instant hit. The number of orders from all over the world is far above expectations.
  • 1930 The great order stock and problems with sub-contractors force Franke & Heidecke to acquire a larger factory. This enables them to build 20,000 cameras annually. The Baby Rolleiflex prototype is finalized.
  • 1931 The Baby Rolleiflex is manufactured. It has improvements that are later incorporated in the "full-grown" 6x6 Rolleiflex, such as a lever wind.
  • 1932 The improved Rolleiflex model 620 is launched. It accepts 120 film and has a lever wind.
  • 1933 The first Rolleicord - a less costly model, sold at less than half the price of the Rolleiflex.
  • 1936 The Rolleicord production line has been improved and the Rolleicord Ia is launched. Work is started on a new Rolleiflex production line.
  • 1937 The new Rolleiflex Automat wins a Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair.
  • 1938 The Rolleicord II is re-designed with a Triotar finder lens and a double bayonet mount on the taking lens. The Sports Rolleiflex is launched.
  • 1939 All Rolleis are now fitted with the bayonet mount on both the finder and the taking lenses.
  • 1939-45 During the war no new cameras are designed. The factory is damaged during bombings in 1944.
  • 1946 The factory is rebuilt, but with difficulties since material is in short supply.
  • 1949 New Rolleiflex and 'Cord production lines prepared.
  • 1950 Rolleicord III is on sale with the Compur-rapid shutter, X synchronization, Schneider Xenar or Zeiss Triotar F3.5 coated lenses. The Rolleiflex Automat II is launched. Paul Franke dies on 18th March and is succeeded by his son, Horst Franke.
  • 1951 The Synchro-Compur shutter replaces the Compur-Rapid on Rolleiflex. The Rolleiflex 2.8A is released. It has a Tessar F2.8 80 mm lens.
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Baby Rolleiflex (1957)
image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)
  • 1952 Rolleiflex 2.8B is launched with a F2.8 Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar lens.
  • 1953 Rolleiflex 2.8C is launched with a West German Schneider Xenotar lens. A range of accessories for the bayonet III is presented.
  • 1954 The Rolleimarine under-water housing for the Rolleiflexes is designed. Rolleicord V and Rolleiflex MX-EVS are launched. For the first time a Zeiss Planar 2.8 is available for the Rolleiflex 2.8C.
  • 1955 The Rolleiflex 2.8D with Planar or Xenotar and EVS system is launched.
  • 1956 The Rolleiflex 3.5E and the 2.8E are available with built-in exposure meters.
  • 1957 The Baby Rolleiflex is re-introduced. Rolleicord Va.
  • 1958 Rolleiflex 3.5F with coupled exposure meter. Rolleiflex T.
  • 1959 Tele Rolleiflex with Zeiss Sonnar F4 135 mm. Rolleiflex E2 (both 3.5 and 2.8) with removable hood.
  • 1960 Reinhold Heidecke dies. Rollei Magic with automatic exposure.
  • 1961 The Wide-Angle Rolleiflex with Zess Distagon F4 55mm.
  • 1962 Company name changed to Rollei-Werke Franke & Heidecke. Rollei Magic II. Rolleicord Vb.
  • 1963 Launch of the Rollei 16 for 12x17 mm.
  • 1965 Rolleiscop home slide projector.
  • 1966 Rolleiflex SL 66, Rollei's first single-lens rollfilm reflex camera. The Rollei 35 is presented as the smallest full frame 35mm camera.
  • 1967 Production of computer flash units begins with models E60 and E66.
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SL26 (1968)
image by J Jakobson (Image rights)
  • 1968 cassette film SLR Rolleiflex SL26.
  • 1969 Four Super-Eight cameras are launched.
  • 1970 Rolleiflex SL35, the first 35mm SLR camera from Rollei. New factories at Uelzen and in Singapore.
  • 1972 Rollei takes over the Voigtländer brand following the collapse of Zeiss Ikon.
  • 1973 The Rollei P 66A, the first automatic 6x6 slide projector, is launched.
  • 1974 Rolleiflex SLX, the first electronic MF camera system is launched. 2½ million Rollei 35 were sold.
  • 1979 Company is renamed Rollei-Werke Franke & Heidecke GmbH & Co KG. Rolleiflex SL35 E is a new popular SLR. Production of TLR stopped; orders are filled by old stock.
  • 1980 Rolleiflex SL 2000F, the first 35mm SLR camera with interchangeable magazine, double viewfinder system and integrated motor drive.
  • 1982 After a bankruptcy petition and following deal, the company is reorganized as Rollei Fototechnic GmbH.
  • 1983 1000 Rolleiflex 2.8F Gold Aurum are made. Rolleiflex 6006 is released as the successor of SLX with interchangeable backs.
  • 1984 Rolleiflex 3003 35mm SLR.
  • 1985 Rolleiflex 3000 P and 6002.
  • 1986 RolleiMetric, a digital 3D industrial measuring system, is launched.
  • 1987 New name again: Rollei Fototechnic GmbH & Co KG. The TLR is back with the Rolleiflex 2.8GX with TTL exposure and flash metering.
  • 1988 Introduction of the Rolleiflex 6008 with a range of new fine lenses.
  • 1991 Rollei enters digital photography with the Rollei Digital Scan Pack for the Rolleiflex 6008. The Prego AF is the first modern Rollei compact 35mm camera.
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Rolleiflex 6008 (1995)
image by Branko (Image rights)
  • 1993 A new generation of dissolve projectors, Rolleivision twin MSC 300, is introduced.
  • 1994 The Rolleiflex 6003 without interchangeable magazine is an export hit. The digital imaging system is extended with the high-speed Digital ChipPack back.
  • 1995 Launch of the Rolleiflex 6008 Integral.
  • 1996 A new digital back, the DSP-104.
  • 1998 Rollei presents the bellows camera system X-Act at Photokina. Rollei introduces APS cameras into its product range.
  • 2000 Rollei celebrates its 80th anniversary.
  • 2001 Launch of five new compact cameras, AFM 35, a new series of dissolve projectors, and two new digital cameras.
  • 2002 Launch of six new compact cameras, the Rollei d530 flex digital SLR camera, the Rolleiflex 6008 AF (the first 6x6 medium format camera with auto focus) and a new digital 35mm camera (Rollei d330 motion). Rollei also presents at Photokina the Rollei 35 RF (range finder-camera) and the Rolleiflex 4.0 FW (new wide-angle TLR camera).
  • 2006 Launch of the Rolleiflex Hy6, a medium-format camera for digital camera backs of Sinar, offered as Sinar Hy6, also produced by Jenoptik and Leaf for Leaf's digital camera backs as Leaf AFi
  • 2007 Launch of the Rolleiflex 4,0 FT, a re-design of the 1959 Tele Rolleiflex. RCP buys the right to use the brand Rollei for its digital cameras.
  • 2009 (March) Franke & Heidecke announced that it was going into insolvency, saying it couldn't pay its bills.
  • 2010 DHW Fototechnik managed to relaunch the production of Rolleiflex, Rolleiflex Hy6 and Rollei 35.
  • 2014 DHW Fototechnik filed for insolvency in August. The inventory went up for sale in April 2015.
  • 2015 RCP, the Rollei brand rights owner, changed its name to Rollei GmbH & Co. KG.

Stereo cameras

Small Format TLR

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6x6 Rolleiflex and Rolleicord TLRs
image by Sebastian Freitag (Image rights)

Medium Format TLR

Medium Format SLR

Rolleiflex SL66 Series

Rolleiflex SLX Series

Rolleiflex 6000 Series

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Rolleiflex 6008 Professional on the Space shuttle
image by NASA (Image rights)

Large format camera

  • Rollei LFC (1989-1995)


35mm viewfinder cameras

Rollei 35

Compacts

Rangefinder

35mm SLR

Rolleiflex SL35

Rolleiflex SL2000/3000

  • Rolleiflex SL2000F (1981-1984)
  • Rolleiflex SL3003 (1984-1994)
  • Rolleiflex SL3001 (1986-1991)

APS Cameras

126 film Cameras

Pocket Instamatic 110 Cameras

16mm Cameras

Digital

Movie Cameras

  • SL81 (1969)
  • SL82 (1969)
  • SL83 (1969)
  • SL84 (1969)
  • XL8
  • XL12

Slide Projectors

  • Rolleiscop (1965)
  • P35 AF (1970)
  • P37 (1972)
  • P37 AF (1972)
  • P66 A (1973)
  • P66 AF (1973)
  • P36 OA (1977)
  • P36 OAF (1977)
  • P355 A (1978)
  • P355 AF (1978)
  • P3801 (1982)
  • P801S (1982)
  • P66S (1982)
  • Rolleivision 35 Twin (1984)
  • Rolleivision 66 AV (1986)
  • Rolleivision 35 Twin Digital (1989)
  • Rolleivision 35 Twin Digital P (1989)
  • Rolleivision Twin MSC 300 (1993)


Flashes

Professional, consumer and studio flashes made buy several suppliers were commercialized under the Rollei brand[2]

Darkroom

Enlargers [3]and other accessories were sold under the Rollei brand Rolleimat enlargers were introduced in 1977 Rollei 6x7 enlargers appeared in 1981

Bibliography

  • Parker, Ian. Complete Rollei TLR Collector's Guide. 1929 to 1994. Hove Foto Books, 1993. 180 pages. ISBN 1874031959.

Notes

  1. ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p850.
  2. ↑ Flashes at the Rolleiclub International
  3. ↑ Rollei enlargers are found in James Ollinger guide to enlargers page


Links

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