It retains the frame finder hood of the i but has the autostop on film advance to be found on the ii. Loading and film transport 28 back 30 inserting the film spool 32 threading the film leader 32 film transport 35 iv. If you followed my last post with the calalilly and leaf, youll know some of the process i was trying to figure out, and a big part of the reason i have lots of reasons was. An improvement on the rolleicord i was the autostop on film advance. If i pull the aforementioned switch, and push this button simultaneously, the film. The shutter is a compurrapid with speeds from 1500 sec to 1 sec. Jan 06, 2011 the rolleicord iv 195357 improved on the iii by adding m sync for flash bulbs as well as doubleexposure prevention.
But now i rave about the old rolleicord and its 75mm xenar. Imagine my surprise when i opened my rolleicord up and found inside it a 35mm film cassette. The ia is an intermediate model between the i and model ii. Modern rolleiflex and rolleicord guide club rollei user. Rollei rpx 100 self developed esposta con regola del 16. These were shot with my rolleicord iii right after i got it on a cold cold winter trip to the desert southwest. Jun 09, 2011 for a start, it largely ignores the considerable number of cameras that had been produced in preceding years and concentrates on the thencurrent rolleiflex automat model 4 and the rolleicord iii. Apr 02, 2010 the rolleicord iii was build in the 1950,s by the rolleiwerke franke and heidecke corporation. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Rolleicord iii model k3b 1951 in reply to milsooper jan 27, 2012 it is as old as my parents. Every bit as capable of taking stunning pictures as any rolleflex or other tlr, the rolleicord line represented a way for camera users to enter the. But i actually find the knob to be more user friendly for handheld. Its next to impossible to describe in words, but if you invert the projector and take the bottom plate off, there is a drive wheel mechanism a bit to the rear of center that is crucial to operating the slide mechanism.
Here you can find and download user manuals for many of the rollei cameras. In my journey to going back to film i came across this awesome antique twin lens reflex camera. Feb 21, 2002 under scrutiny, i find this rolleicord has some controls that is not present in my rolleicord vb, type 3. Rolleicord cameras were designed to be the less expensive brothers of the rolleiflex cameras, but that does not mean they are any less capable. I also prefer the rolleicord that requires separate action for cocking the shutter. New hostgator website hence the gator icon any online donations always went to paypal. Sep 10, 2016 the rolleicord i, model 2 was the second of the first generation of rolleicords and represents what an early, highquality camera could be. Mar, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. When the camera first arrived it did have some flaws, the shutter had what they call a sticky shutter and the inside of the camera needed some cleaning. The model ii went through a number of design changes. The practical accessories for rolleiflex and rolleicord. The rolleicord 1 art deco was the first rolleicord, produced between 1933 and 1936, a simplified, cheaper version of the rolleiflex but nonetheless a very attractive camera and efficient too.
The rolleicord ii is recognisable in having a mirror in the hood and a frame counter next to the film advance knob. Rollei rollei p11 manual online rollei list archives. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Rollei, rolleiflex, rolleicord, rolleinar, rolleipar, rolleipol, rolleis oft, rolleikin,rolleimeter,rolleiflash created date. This is because firstly, the rolleiflex was bought by a professional, who put more films through it in a week than most amateurs did in a year. V 19541957 rolleicord va 19571961 rolleicord vb 19621976. The rolleicord tlr, a beautiful and capable camera i have always been a bit of a fan of the tlr camera, and there are not many more beautiful than rolleiflex cameras. Rolleicord iii posted on 10 february 2014 22 july 2014 by gianluca bevacqua i never understood why people insisted on using an old twin lens reflex like the rolleicord or the rolleiflex, and even more difficult to understand for me was the attachment they seemed to develop to their cameras up to the point to prefer this old beauties to. Secondly, the film advance knob contains a push button. Some people think the winding crank on rolleiflex is easier to work with than the knob on rolleicord. The rolleicord i, model 2 was the second of the first generation of rolleicords and represents what an early, highquality camera could be. Tips on picturetaking 40 landscapes 42 portraits 43 children 43 animals 44 snapshots 45 sports 46 theatre and musichall 46 night 47 copying 48 reflecting surfaces 49. Rolleicord iii instruction manual, user manual, free pdf manual. Find great deals on ebay for rolleicord v and rolleicord vb.
Under scrutiny, i find this rolleicord has some controls that is not present in my rolleicord vb, type 3. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full. Great working and looks condition, but probably should be cleaned to keep it working its 60 years old, cleaning and timing setting is probably a given. I cant see any difference in the photos any of them make. Dec 18, 2011 the rolleicord tlr, a beautiful and capable camera i have always been a bit of a fan of the tlr camera, and there are not many more beautiful than rolleiflex cameras. Introduction to the rolleicord vb type ii, video 1 of 2 youtube. Free camera instruction manuals, camera instructions. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days.
When the camera first arrived it did have some flaws, the shutter had what they call a sticky shutter and. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. The first rolleicord, introduced in november 1933, was the rolleicord i. Rolleicord ia model 3 model k3 531 5 9 share tweet. Rolleiflex and rolleicord accessories manual keywords. Rolleicord cameras were designed to be the less expensive brothers of the rolleiflex cameras, but. There are several sources for rollei tlr camera serial numbers. The rolleicord iii was build in the 1950,s by the rolleiwerke franke and heidecke corporation. My rolleicord iii was bought out of the estate of marion carpenter, the first female white house photographer and personal photographer of harry truman. The practical accessories for rolleiflex and rolleicord author. Save rolleicord v to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Flashlight technique 38 flash photography tips 40 v. The rolleicord produces 12 6x6 images in colour or monochrome on standard 120 film.
Yongnuo is mainly engaged the product development, manufacturing and retailing of professional photographic equipment. Additionally, a considerable part of the book is given over to general photographic advice, which would apply equally well to any make or type of camera. It was a simpler, less expensive version of the highend rolleiflex tlr, aimed at amateur photographers who wanted a highquality camera but could not afford the expensive rolleiflex. Highslide js november 1950 july 1953, 87,000 pieces. Leather cases are a little rough for use, but intact. Modern rolleiflex and rolleicord guide by david morgan. Problems opening pdf files or printing problems click here. The problem was the film was pretty much impossible to print a presentable image.
It is a medium format tlr camera that uses 120 type rollfilm. The rolleicord iii was produced from 1950 till 1953. Unfollow rolleicord v to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. User guide for rollei camera, free instruction manual. All rollei rolleiflex rolleicord tlr camera serial. For a start, it largely ignores the considerable number of cameras that had been produced in preceding years and concentrates on the thencurrent rolleiflex automat model 4 and the rolleicord iii. The rolleicord i began a long lineage of highend rollei tlr cameras. The cord series represented the entrylevel offering from rollei, but. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You energize the shutter of the rolleicord iii separately from winding the film.
I prefer the rolleicord because its significantly lighter, i like the knob film wind and find the shutter cocking and release a nicer experience than the winder on the flex. Rolleiflex camera instruction manuals, rollei camera instruction. There is also a plate adapter available which gives one 6x6 image on a 6. Jan 26, 2014 the advice i have been given by a longterm user of rolleis is that buying used nowadays, it makes far more sense to buy a rolleicord. Save the weight and the money, a moment cocking the shutter wont make a difference. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. First, there is a switch under the film advance knob. The rolleicord was a popular mediumformat twin lens reflex camera made by franke. Rolleicord vb rolleiflex and rolleicord modern guide rolleiflex 4x4 rolleiflex 4x4 flier.