Rolleiflex 3.5F Type 1 twin-lens reflex film camera
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Individual type · partial
This Rolleiflex 3.5F Type 1 is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) film camera manufactured by Franke & Heidecke in Germany. The camera is characterized by its dual-lens configuration, featuring a Planar 75mm f/3.5 lens designed for high-quality optical performance.
The camera is housed within a leather carrying case, which provides protection and includes a strap. The body of the camera features the iconic Rolleiflex branding on the front plate above the lens assembly, along with the manufacturer’s name, Franke & Heidecke, displayed prominently on the lower lens mount.The external dimensions, inclusive of the protective case, measure approximately 6 inches in height, 4.5 inches in width, and 4.5 inches in depth.
This TLR model is a classic example of professional medium-format photographic equipment, known for its waist-level viewfinder and robust, mechanical construction designed for precision image capture.
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Case
- leather case
- Dimensions
- H 6 in x W 4.5 in x D 4.5 in (in case)
Technical characteristics
- Lens
- Planar 75mm f/3.5
- Type
- TLR film camera
- Model
- 3.5F Type 1
Design
- Markings
- Rolleiflex, Franke & Heidecke, Germany
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Franke & Heidecke
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.