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The '''Rolleicord Va''' is a later model in a long line of [[Rolleicord]]s which started in 1933
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The '''Rolleicord V''' 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.
  
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 Va.{{br}}
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The '''Rolleicord V''' was produced from 1954 till 1957. About 84.000 units were made.
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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.
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By using an optional Rolleikin 2 adapter [[35mm]] film cartridges can be used.<br>
 
By using an optional Rolleikin 2 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 V, is that now the Focus knob is on the left side and the Filmcounter is exchangeable.  
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Major differences with its predecessor, the '''IV''', is that the [[Compur]] shutter now also has a selftimer and the focus knob received a film memo disc.
  
All Va's are equipped with a [[Schneider]]-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 75mm lens.
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All '''V'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>
 
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>
 
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.
 
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.
  
The majority of the '''Va's''' were produced in 2 different versions (models).  However also a small number of transit models were produced.<br>
 
  
  
== Rolleicord Va version 1 ==
 
This first version was produced from 1957 till 1958.<br>
 
It has the shutterspeed scale on the right side and diaphragm and exposurevalue scales on the left side.
 
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== Rolleicord Va version 2 ==
 
This second version was produced from 1958 till 1961.<br>
 
It has the exposurevalue scale on the right side and shutterspeed and diaphragm scales on the left side.
 
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 1, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 1993, ISBN 3-89506-105-0.
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*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-220-0.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/rollei/rolleicord_v/rolleicord_v.htm Rolleicord V 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]

Revision as of 04:57, 28 June 2021

The Rolleicord V 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 V was produced from 1954 till 1957. About 84.000 units were made.

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 2 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 IV, is that the Compur shutter now also has a selftimer and the focus knob received a film memo disc.

All V'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..
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.




Bibliography

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

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