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The '''Rolleicord Vb''' is the last model in a long line of [[Rolleicord]]s which started in 1933
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The '''Rolleicord Ia''' is an early 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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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. There are 2 Mask-sets available. One set gives 16 images in size 4x4cm or 4x5.5cm. Another set gives 24 images in 28x40mm or 24x36mm. These mask-sets also contain the right film counter which is exchangeable on the Vb.{{br}}
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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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By using an optional Rolleikin adapter [[35mm|135 format]] film cartridges can be used.
 
  
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A major difference with its predecessor, the Va, is that it has a removable hood
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By using an optional Rolleikin 1 adapter [[35mm]] film cartridges can be used.<br>
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and the viewer screen can be easily accessed for cleaning or swap with another type.  
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There is also a Plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6.5x9cm size glassplate.
  
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All Vb's were equipped with a [[Schneider]]-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 75mm lens.
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Major differences with its predecessor, the '''I''', is that it has an automated stop at the end of the filmtransport and a framecounter on the right side.  
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Viewing lens is a Heidosmat 1:3.2 75mm. Before both lenses is a Bayonet mount Size 1 for filters, lens hood, etc..
 
  
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All '''Ia's''' were equipped with a [[Carl Zeiss]] Jena Triotar 1:4.5 7.5cm lens.
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Viewing lens is a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:4 7.5cm.<br>
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Both lenses can be equiped with 28.5mm push-on filters/hood.
  
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The shutter is a [[Deckel]] [[Compur]] CR00 offering speeds from 1 till 1/300 second, a T and a B setting.
  
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== Rolleicord Vb version 1 ==
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The '''Ia's''' were produced in 3 different versions (models).<br>
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This first version was produced from 1962 till 1966.<br>
 
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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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|| ''Rolleicord Vb, first version , Xenar f3.5/75mm lens, Synchro-Compur MXV/CR00 shutter.<br><small>Images by {{image author|Hans Kerensky}}. </small>{{with permission}}''
 
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|| ''Rolleicord Vb, first version ,Back and Side views .<br><small>Images by {{image author|Hans Kerensky}}. </small>{{with permission}}''
 
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== Rolleicord Vb version 2 ==
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== Rolleicord Ia version 1 ==
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This first version was produced from 1936 till 1937, about 9.459 units.<br>
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It has a metal bridge between taking and viewing lenses.<br>
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It is also equiped with a 45 degree mirror in the viewing hood for viewing the ground screen at eye-level.
  
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== Rolleicord Ia version 2 ==
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This second version was produced from 1937 till 1938, about 10.200 units.<br>
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It has no bridge between the lenses and has a normal [[Sports finder]] for looking at eye-level.
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This second version was produced from 1966 till 1970.<br>
 
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The shutter is a [[Deckel]] Synchro-Compur XV/CR00 offering speeds from 1 till 1/500 second, a B setting, a selftimer and X flash-synchronisation.
 
  
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== Rolleicord Ia version 3 ==
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This third version was produced from 1937 till 1947, about 12.150 units.<br>
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Major difference with the earlier versions is that the Rolleicord name shield now is in relief.<br>
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== Rolleicord Vb version 3 ==
 
  
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== Rolleicord Ia Polizei version ==
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A special version of the '''Ia''' version 3 was produced (c.1939, about 500 units) for the German Police (Polizei).<br>
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This version has a [[Carl Zeiss]] Jena Triotar 1:3.5 7.5cm taking lens.
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Viewing lens is a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 7.5cm.<br>
 
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This third version was produced from 1970 till 1977.
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It is in fact not a separate version but merely a version 2 with
 
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another frontplate, the so called "white face".
 
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== Rolleicord Vb special versions ==
 
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Special versions were made for Philips, an electronics company
 
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in The Netherlands and for the German Police (Polizei).
 
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== References ==
 
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.
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*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 1, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-105-0.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
*[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]
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* [http://www.thorleyphotographics.com/?page_id=44 Rolleicord Vb Review] at [http://www.thorleyphotographics.com Thorley Photographics] by Thorley Bros.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 21 August 2023

The Rolleicord Ia is an early 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.

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.

Major differences with its predecessor, the I, is that it has an automated stop at the end of the filmtransport and a framecounter on the right side.

All Ia's were equipped with a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 1:4.5 7.5cm lens. Viewing lens is a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:4 7.5cm.
Both lenses can be equiped with 28.5mm push-on filters/hood.

The shutter is a Deckel Compur CR00 offering speeds from 1 till 1/300 second, a T and a B setting.

The Ia's were produced in 3 different versions (models).


Rolleicord Ia version 1

This first version was produced from 1936 till 1937, about 9.459 units.
It has a metal bridge between taking and viewing lenses.
It is also equiped with a 45 degree mirror in the viewing hood for viewing the ground screen at eye-level.



Rolleicord Ia version 2

This second version was produced from 1937 till 1938, about 10.200 units.
It has no bridge between the lenses and has a normal Sports finder for looking at eye-level.

3987812695_0ca4358084_n.jpg
Rolleicord Ia, version 2
image by snake.eyes (Image rights)



Rolleicord Ia version 3

This third version was produced from 1937 till 1947, about 12.150 units.
Major difference with the earlier versions is that the Rolleicord name shield now is in relief.

6994604224_439fbc2265_n.jpg
Rolleicord Ia, version 3
image by Jason Hull (Image rights)



Rolleicord Ia Polizei version

A special version of the Ia version 3 was produced (c.1939, about 500 units) for the German Police (Polizei).
This version has a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 1:3.5 7.5cm taking lens. Viewing lens is a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 7.5cm.

8479591317_3ce355ce13_n.jpg
Rolleicord Polizei
image by Herbert Eisengruber (Image rights)


Bibliography

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

Links

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