Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera with integrated light meter and leather case
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Individual type · partial
This collectible Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera is a dual-lens instrument designed for medium format photography. Produced by Franke & Heidecke in Braunschweig, Germany, the camera is equipped with an integrated light meter featuring a side-mounted display.
The optical system includes a primary Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar taking lens with specifications of 1:3.5/75, and an upper Heidosmat viewfinder lens rated at 1:2.8/75. The camera mechanism features a Synchro-Compur shutter, serial number 2274528. It is constructed in a robust dual-lens configuration and comes housed in an original marked leather carrying case with an adjustable shoulder strap. The overall dimensions of the unit are approximately 15 x 11 x 10 cm.
The camera body features "Rollei F&H" branding, marking it as a significant example of mid-twentieth-century German precision engineering. The functional condition of the mechanical components has not been verified for this item.
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 15 x 11 x 10 cm
- Accessories
- original marked leather case with carrying strap
Technical characteristics
- Shutter
- Synchro-Compur
- Features
- integrated light meter
- Taking lens
- Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar 1:3,5/75
- Serial number
- 2274528
- Viewfinder lens
- Heidosmat 1:2,8/75
Design
- Branding
- Rollei F&H
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
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