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Soon after the end of WWII [[Rollei|Franke & Heidecke]] started further improvements of their hugely succesfull '''6x6 Automat''' series.
This resulted in a series of '''Rolleiflex 3.5''' [[TLR]]'s which were produced during a period of 27 years.


 
==Rolleiflex 3.5  (type K4)==
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<i>Also often called Rolleiflex Automat model X.</i>
* Production : from 1949 to 1951, about 35.660 units
* Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. <br>Furthermore a Plate adapter for sheet film and a Rolleikin adapter for [[35mm film]] cartridges can be used.
* Taking lens:<br>[[Carl Zeiss]] [[Tessar]] 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated. <br> or : [[Zeiss]] Oberkochen Opton Tessar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.<br> or : [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.    
* Viewing lens: 1:2.8 f=75mm, coated
* Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 1.
* [[Parallax]] error correction. 
* Shutter: [[Compur-Rapid]] X CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
* Flash synchronization : Sync socket on frontpanel. X synchronization
* Selftimer
* Double exposure prevention
* Color Lacquer : Black
* Color Leatherette : Black
* Dimensions WxDxH: 94 x 95 x 143 mm
* Weight: 980 grams



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==Rolleiflex 3.5 A  (type K4A)==
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<i>Also often called Rolleiflex Automat model 4.</i><br/>
<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 shown.</i>
* Production : from 1951 to 1954, about 109.000 units
* Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=75mm, coated
* Shutter: [[Synchro-Compur]] MX CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
* Flash synchronization : Sync socket on frontpanel. M and X synchronization
* On later models use of Rolleifix (tripod attachment) possible
* Weight: 970 grams



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==Rolleiflex 3.5 B  (type K4B)==
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<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 A shown.</i>
* Production : from 1954 to 1956, about 94.000 units
* Exposure adjustments now with an Exposure Value Scale (EVS)
* Switch to overrule the Double Exposure Prevention
* Memo disc on Focus knob
* Use of Rolleifix (tripod attachment) possible
* Dimensions WxDxH: 99 x 96 x 146 mm
* Weight: 980 grams


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==Rolleiflex 3.5 C  (type K4C and K41)==
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<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 B shown.</i>
* Production : from 1956 to 1959, about 43.000 units
* Taking lens:<br/>Type K4C : [[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen [[Planar]] 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated. <br/> or Type K41 : [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.    
* Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 2
* Lighmeter system : K4C standard and K41 optional, uncoupled, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges, meter in place of the Memo disc
* Coupled Depth Of Field indicator 
* Dimensions WxDxH: 111 x 96 x 146 mm
* Weight: 1120 grams


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==Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 1 (type K4C2)==
<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 C shown.<br>
Note that the Rolleiflex "3.5 E2" came later on the market than the "3.5 F" and was the result of a demand for a Rolleiflex 3.5 without build-in lightmeter.<br>
In construction it is largely based on the 3.5C </i>
* Production : from 1959 to 1960, about 2000 units
* Taking lens:<br>[[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen [[Planar]] 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated. <br> or : [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.    
* Removable finder hood
* Lighmeter system : None, but prepared for an after-sales modification with an uncoupled one, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges, meter in place of the Memo disc
* Dimensions WxDxH: 112 x 98 x 148 mm

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==Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 2 (type K4C3)==
<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 1 shown.<br>
Note that the Rolleiflex "3.5 E2" came later on the market than the "3.5 F" and was the result of a demand for a Rolleiflex 3.5 without build-in lightmeter.<br>
In construction it is largely based on the 3.5C </i>
* Production : from 1961 to 1962, about 2000 units
* Prepared for an after-sales modification with a Flat Glass (to improve film flatness) in the film gate

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==Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 (type K4G)==
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<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 2 shown.<br>
Note that the Rolleiflex "3.5 E3" was produced parallel to the "3.5 F" and was the result of a demand for a Rolleiflex 3.5 F without build-in lightmeter.<br>
In construction it is largely based on the 3.5F.</i>
* Production : from 1961 to 1965, about 5035 units
* Taking lens:<br>[[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen [[Planar]] 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated, 6 elements. <br> or : [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated, 6 elements.
* Combined lever (MXV) for Selftimer and M- and X-synchronization.

    
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==Rolleiflex 3.5 F==
===Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 1 (type K4D)===
<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 C shown.</i>
* Production : from 1958 to 1960, about 20.000 units
* Shutter: Differential [[Synchro-Compur]] MXV CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
* Lighmeter system : Coupled, Selenium photo element
* Removable finder hood
* Combined lever (MXV) for Selftimer and M- and X-synchronization.
* Dimensions WxDxH: 112 x 98 x 148 mm
* Weight: 1220 grams    
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===Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 2 (type K4E)===
<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 1 shown.</i>
* Production : from 1960 to 1960, about 11.500 units
* No button for LV (Light Value) lock.
* Prepared for an after-sales modification with a Flat Glass (to improve film flatness) in the film gate (optional)
    
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===Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 3 (type K4F)===
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<i>Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 2 shown.</i>
* Production : from 1960 to 1976, about 121.000 units
* Taking lens:<br>[[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen [[Planar]] 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated, 6 elements. <br> or : [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated, 6 elements.
* Shutter: [[Synchro-Compur]] MXV CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
* Rollei differential gear for coupling with the lightmeter

Changes during the production period :
* From Nov.1965 : Now also [[220 film]] possible, giving 24 exposures 6x6cm
* From Nov.1965 : No preparation for Flat Glass anymore
* From halfway 1971 : Smooth pressure plate
* From halfway 1971 : Plain Frontplate, with text "Rollei-Werke, Franke & Heidecke", the so called '''White Face'''  

  


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== Bibliography ==
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-220-0.

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== Links ==
*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/rollei/rolleiflex_3_5/rolleiflex_3_5.htm Rolleiflex 3.5 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/rollei/rolleiflex_3-5f_2-8f/rolleiflex_3-5f_2.8f.htm Rolleiflex 3.5F user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]

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