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The '''Rolleicord V''' is a model in a long line of [[Rolleicord]]s which started in 1933
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The '''Rolleicord IV''' is a model in a long line of [[Rolleicord]]s which started in 1933
 
and ended in 1977 and were produced by [[Franke & Heidecke]] and later on by [[Rollei]]-Werke in Braunschweig, Germany.
 
and ended in 1977 and were produced by [[Franke & Heidecke]] and later on by [[Rollei]]-Werke in Braunschweig, Germany.
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The '''Rolleicord IV''' was produced from 1953 till 1954.
  
 
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.
 
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.
  
By using an optional Rolleikin 2 adapter [[35mm]] film cartridges can be used.<br>
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By using an optional Rolleikin 1 adapter [[35mm]] film cartridges can be used.<br>
 
There is also a Plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glassplate or filmsheet.
 
There is also a Plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glassplate or filmsheet.
  
Major differences with its predecessor, the IV, is that the [[Compur]] shutter now also has a selftimer and the transport knob received a film memo disc.
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Major differences with its predecessor, the '''III''', is that the [[Compur]] shutter now has a M-X Flash synchronistation switch, that it has a double exposure prevention (which can be switched off) and the no exposure prevention is automaticly unlocked after the shutter release.
  
All '''V's''' are equipped with a [[Schneider]]-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 75mm lens.
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All '''IV's''' are equiped with a [[Schneider]]-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 75mm lens.
Viewing lens is a Heidosmat-Anastigmat 1:3.2 75mm. Before both lenses is a Bayonet mount Size 1 for filters, lens hood, etc..<br>
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Viewing lens is a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 75mm. Before both lenses is a Bayonet mount Size 1 for filters, lens hood, etc..<br>
The shutter is a [[Deckel]] Synchro-Compur MXV/CR00 offering speeds from 1 till 1/500 second, a B setting, a selftimer and X and M flash-synchronisation.
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The shutter is a [[Deckel]] Synchro-Compur MXV/CR00 offering speeds from 1 till 1/500 second, a B setting and X and M flash-synchronisation.
  
  
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.
 
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==

Revision as of 19:42, 18 November 2014

The Rolleicord IV 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.

The Rolleicord IV was produced from 1953 till 1954.

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.

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

Major differences with its predecessor, the III, is that the Compur shutter now has a M-X Flash synchronistation switch, that it has a double exposure prevention (which can be switched off) and the no exposure prevention is automaticly unlocked after the shutter release.

All IV's are equiped with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 75mm lens. Viewing lens is a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 75mm. Before both lenses is a Bayonet mount Size 1 for filters, lens hood, etc..
The shutter is a Deckel Synchro-Compur MXV/CR00 offering speeds from 1 till 1/500 second, a B setting and X and M flash-synchronisation.




Bibliography

  • Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.


Links