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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 1, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, ISBN 3-89506-105-0.
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==

Revision as of 07:03, 27 November 2016

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 (about 16.000 units) 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.
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 91 x 94 x 138 mm
  • Weight: 814 grams



Rolleicord IIb special version

A special version was produced (starting 1939) 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, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, ISBN 3-89506-105-0.

Links