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The '''Rolleicord IIa''' is a model in a long line of [[Rolleicord]]s which started in 1933
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The '''Rolleicord IIb''' is a model in a long line of [[Rolleicord]]s which started in 1933
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and ended in 1977, produced by [[Franke & Heidecke]] and later on by [[Rollei]]-Werke in Braunschweig, Germany.
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The '''Rolleicord II''' series was produced in 6 different models from 1936 until 1950.<br>
  
It is a [[medium format]] [[TLR]] camera that uses [[120 film|120]] type Rollfilm. 12 6x6cm square images can be captured for each roll of 120 film.<br>
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This model, the '''Rolleicord IIb''', also referred to as Rolleicord II model or type 3, was produced from 1938 until 1939 (about 16.000 units). The 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.  
There is also a Plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glassplate.<br>
 
By using an optional Rolleikin 1 adapter [[35mm film]] cartridges can be used.
 
  
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It is a [[medium format]] [[TLR]] camera that uses [[120 film|120]] type rollfilm. Twelve 6x6cm square images can be captured on each roll of 120 film.
 
   
 
   
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There is also a plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glass plate. 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.<br>
 
 
This model, the '''Rolleicord IIa''' ,also refered to as Rolleicord II model or type 2, was produced from 1937 till 1938 by [[Franke & Heidecke]].<br>
 
Main difference with the model 1 is that the lenses have a cover and that the taking lens has a bayonet (size 1).
 
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===Specifications===
 
===Specifications===
 
* Taking lens: Zeiss Triotar 1:3.5 f=7,5cm
 
* Taking lens: Zeiss Triotar 1:3.5 f=7,5cm
 
* Viewing lens: Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 f=7,5cm
 
* Viewing lens: Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 f=7,5cm
* Shutter: Compur C00
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* Shutter: [[Compur]] C00
 
* Shutter speed: 1 to 1/300 sec., T and B.
 
* Shutter speed: 1 to 1/300 sec., T and B.
* Measurements: 91 x 94 x 138 mm
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* Dimensions WxDxH: 91 x 94 x 138 mm
* Weight: 782 grams
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* Weight: 814 grams
 
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== Rolleicord IIb special version ==
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A special version was produced (starting 1939) 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.
  
  
 
== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 1, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, ISBN 3-89506-105-0.
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*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 1, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-105-0.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/rollei/rolleicord_ii/rolleicord_ii.htm Rolleicord II user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
 
*[http://www.rolleiclub.com/cameras/tlr/info/rolleicord.shtml All Rolleicord TLR by year] at [http://www.rolleiclub.com/ Rolleiclub.com]
 
*[http://www.rolleiclub.com/cameras/tlr/info/rolleicord.shtml All Rolleicord TLR by year] at [http://www.rolleiclub.com/ Rolleiclub.com]
 
*[http://antiquecameras.net/rolleicords.html Rolleicord Price & Model Identification Guide]
 
*[http://antiquecameras.net/rolleicords.html Rolleicord Price & Model Identification Guide]

Latest revision as of 18:51, 11 April 2023

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

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

This model, the Rolleicord IIb, also referred to as Rolleicord II model or type 3, was produced from 1938 until 1939 (about 16.000 units). The 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.

It is a medium format TLR camera that uses 120 type rollfilm. Twelve 6x6cm square images can be captured on each roll of 120 film.

There is also a plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glass plate. By using an optional Rolleikin 1 adapter 35mm film cartridges can be used.


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