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== Rolleicord IIb special version ==
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A special version was produced for [[Philips]], an electronics company in The Netherlands.<br>
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This version can make 24 images (3x6cm) on a roll of 120 type film and has bayonets (size 1) on both lenses.
  
  

Revision as of 09:21, 1 December 2014

The Rolleicord IIb is a model in a long line of Rolleicords which started in 1933 and ended in 1977 and were produced by Franke & Heidecke and later on by Rollei-Werke in Braunschweig, Germany.

It is a medium format TLR camera that uses 120 type Rollfilm. 12 6x6cm square images can be captured for each roll of 120 film.
There is also a Plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glassplate.
By using an optional Rolleikin 1 adapter 35mm film cartridges can be used.


The Rolleicord II series was produced in 6 different models from 1936 till 1950.

This model, the Rolleicord IIb ,also refered to as Rolleicord II model or type 3, was produced from 1938 till 1939 by Franke & Heidecke.
Main differences with the model 2 is that the name shield now is cast and the name Franke & Heidecke was engraved in between the 2 lenses.

Specifications

  • Taking lens: Zeiss Triotar 1:3.5 f=7,5cm
  • Viewing lens: Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 f=7,5cm
  • Shutter: Compur C00
  • Shutter speed: 1 to 1/300 sec., T and B.
  • Measurements: 91 x 94 x 138 mm
  • Weight: 814 grams



Rolleicord IIb special version

A special version was produced for Philips, an electronics company in The Netherlands.
This version can make 24 images (3x6cm) on a roll of 120 type film and has bayonets (size 1) on both lenses.


Bibliography

  • Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 1, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, ISBN 3-89506-105-0.

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