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==General== | ==General== | ||
− | [[Rollei]] | + | [[Rollei]] perceived that there was a big price gap between the [[Rolleicord]] and the [[Rolleiflex]] at that time (1957). |
To fill that gap they decided to design and produce the '''Rolleiflex T'''.<br> | To fill that gap they decided to design and produce the '''Rolleiflex T'''.<br> | ||
− | To cut costs the automatic film start sense mechanism was abandoned and instead the way of the [[Rolleicord]] used, a start marker alongside the film gate. The front mechanisms | + | To cut costs the automatic film start sense mechanism was abandoned and instead the way of the [[Rolleicord]] used, a start marker alongside the film gate. The front mechanisms were simplified for the same reason. |
There were 3 models manufactured : | There were 3 models manufactured : | ||
* Model 1 from 1958 to 1961 | * Model 1 from 1958 to 1961 | ||
* Model 2 from 1961 to 1966 | * Model 2 from 1961 to 1966 | ||
− | * Model 3 from 1966 to 1976, this model can further be divided | + | * Model 3 from 1966 to 1976, this model can further be divided into cameras with [[Tessar]] lenses and those with Xenar lenses. <br>Furthermore this model received another frontplate design starting from 1970. The so called '''White Face''' Rolleiflex T. |
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|image_rights= with permission | |image_rights= with permission | ||
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− | * Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. <br>By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the filmgate | + | * Production numbers : about 56.000 units |
+ | * Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. <br>By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the filmgate automatically changes the frame counter from 12 to 16 exposures. <br>Furthermore there is an optional plate adapter for sheet film. | ||
* Taking lens: [[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen Tessar 1:3.5 f=75mm. | * Taking lens: [[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen Tessar 1:3.5 f=75mm. | ||
* Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=75mm. | * Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=75mm. | ||
* Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 1. | * Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 1. | ||
* [[Parallax]] error correction. | * [[Parallax]] error correction. | ||
− | * Shutter: [[Synchro-Compur]] MXV CR00 | + | * Shutter: [[Synchro-Compur]] MXV CR00 leaf shutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B. Self-timer. |
* Flash synchronisation : Sync socket on front panel, M and X synchronisation. | * Flash synchronisation : Sync socket on front panel, M and X synchronisation. | ||
* Lighmeter system : Optional, coupled, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges. | * Lighmeter system : Optional, coupled, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges. | ||
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* Weight: 1020 grams | * Weight: 1020 grams | ||
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==Model 1 Special versions== | ==Model 1 Special versions== | ||
− | * A small quantity was produced which had a special mask set to shoot 24 images 24x36mm on a roll. The mask put into the | + | * A small quantity (about 250 units) was produced which had a special mask set to shoot 24 images 24x36mm on a roll. The mask put into the film gate automatically changes the frame counter from 12 to 24 exposures. |
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==Model 2 Specifications== | ==Model 2 Specifications== | ||
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<i>Only sections which differ from Model 1 shown.</i> | <i>Only sections which differ from Model 1 shown.</i> | ||
− | * Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. <br>By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the | + | * Production numbers : about 43.000 units |
+ | * Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. <br>By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the film gate automatically changes the frame counter from 12 to 16 exposures. <br>Furthermore there is an optional plate adapter for sheet film. <br>Furthermore, by using an optional Rolleikin 2 adapter [[35mm]] film cartridges can be used. | ||
* Color Leatherette : Black | * Color Leatherette : Black | ||
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+ | || [http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelrayns/4387129019/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4072/4387129019_36fce38f0b_m.jpg] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelrayns/4387899118/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2707/4387899118_3250a2f58c_m.jpg] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelrayns/4387911152/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2765/4387911152_a7f6b86e8b_m.jpg] | ||
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+ | || Rolleiflex T, Model 2 with Rolleikin adapter installed. <br><small>Images by {{image author|Rachel Rayns}}.</small> {{with permission}} | ||
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==Model 3 Specifications== | ==Model 3 Specifications== | ||
{{Flickr_image | {{Flickr_image | ||
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<i>Only sections which differ from Model 2 shown.</i> | <i>Only sections which differ from Model 2 shown.</i> | ||
+ | * Production numbers : | ||
+ | ** with Tessar lens about 28.000 units | ||
+ | ** with Xenar lens about 3.000 units | ||
* Taking lens: [[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen Tessar ''' or ''' [[Schneider]] Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 f=75mm. | * Taking lens: [[Carl Zeiss]] Oberkochen Tessar ''' or ''' [[Schneider]] Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 f=75mm. | ||
− | * Shutter: [[Synchro-Compur]] XV CR00 | + | * Shutter: [[Synchro-Compur]] XV CR00 leaf shutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B. Self-timer. |
* Flash synchronisation : Sync socket on front panel, X synchronisation. | * Flash synchronisation : Sync socket on front panel, X synchronisation. | ||
{{Flickr_image | {{Flickr_image | ||
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{{br}} | {{br}} | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
− | * Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, | + | * Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-220-0. |
{{br}} | {{br}} | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
+ | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/rollei/rolleiflex_t/rolleiflex_t.htm Rolleiflex T user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] | ||
− | + | In Italian: | |
− | + | *[http://internoinbakelite.wordpress.com/2014/11/16/elogio-della-rolleiflex-t/ Rolleiflex T] on [http://internoinbakelite.wordpress.com/ Interno in bakelite] | |
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Latest revision as of 11:53, 20 December 2022
The Rolleiflex T is a medium format TLR camera manufactured by Franke & Heidecke and later by Rollei.
Contents
General
Rollei perceived that there was a big price gap between the Rolleicord and the Rolleiflex at that time (1957).
To fill that gap they decided to design and produce the Rolleiflex T.
To cut costs the automatic film start sense mechanism was abandoned and instead the way of the Rolleicord used, a start marker alongside the film gate. The front mechanisms were simplified for the same reason.
There were 3 models manufactured :
- Model 1 from 1958 to 1961
- Model 2 from 1961 to 1966
- Model 3 from 1966 to 1976, this model can further be divided into cameras with Tessar lenses and those with Xenar lenses.
Furthermore this model received another frontplate design starting from 1970. The so called White Face Rolleiflex T.
Model 1 Specifications
Rolleiflex T, Model 1 image by Lutz Schramm (Image rights) |
- Production numbers : about 56.000 units
- Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the filmgate automatically changes the frame counter from 12 to 16 exposures.
Furthermore there is an optional plate adapter for sheet film. - Taking lens: Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Tessar 1:3.5 f=75mm.
- Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=75mm.
- Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 1.
- Parallax error correction.
- Shutter: Synchro-Compur MXV CR00 leaf shutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B. Self-timer.
- Flash synchronisation : Sync socket on front panel, M and X synchronisation.
- Lighmeter system : Optional, coupled, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges.
- Color Leatherette : Grey
- Dimensions WxDxH: 112 x 97 x 148 mm
- Weight: 1020 grams
Model 1 Special versions
- A small quantity (about 250 units) was produced which had a special mask set to shoot 24 images 24x36mm on a roll. The mask put into the film gate automatically changes the frame counter from 12 to 24 exposures.
Model 2 Specifications
Rolleiflex T, Model 2 image by F4ronnie (Image rights) |
Only sections which differ from Model 1 shown.
- Production numbers : about 43.000 units
- Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
By using a special mask set the camera can be adapted to shoot 16 images 4x4 or 4x5.5cm on a roll. The mask put into the film gate automatically changes the frame counter from 12 to 16 exposures.
Furthermore there is an optional plate adapter for sheet film.
Furthermore, by using an optional Rolleikin 2 adapter 35mm film cartridges can be used. - Color Leatherette : Black
Rolleiflex T, Model 2 with Rolleikin adapter installed. Images by Rachel Rayns. (Image rights) |
Model 3 Specifications
Rolleiflex T, Model 3 image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
Only sections which differ from Model 2 shown.
- Production numbers :
- with Tessar lens about 28.000 units
- with Xenar lens about 3.000 units
- Taking lens: Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Tessar or Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 f=75mm.
- Shutter: Synchro-Compur XV CR00 leaf shutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B. Self-timer.
- Flash synchronisation : Sync socket on front panel, X synchronisation.
16 images mask set image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
Bibliography
- Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.
Links
In Italian: