Vintage German Rolleiflex Twin-Lens Reflex Camera with Leather Case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Vintage
This vintage twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera was manufactured in Germany by Franke & Heidecke. The camera features the iconic Rolleiflex design with two stacked lenses; the upper lens serves as the viewfinder, while the lower lens is the taking lens.
The front assembly is marked with the Rolleiflex brand name and features a Synchro-Compur shutter mechanism. The camera is constructed with a metal body covered in black leatherette trim, showcasing the typical mid-century engineering of the brand. Included with the camera is a fitted brown leather carrying case, which is embossed with the Rolleiflex logo and features an oval metal plate on the front cover. The camera body measures approximately 6 inches by 3 inches by 4 inches.
Please note that the functional working condition of this vintage photographic instrument is unknown. The overall presentation reflects the classic aesthetic and robust construction characteristic of German optical manufacturing during the mid-20th century.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- Metal, leatherette, leather
- Dimensions
- approx. 6" X 3" X 4"
Technical characteristics
- Shutter
- Synchro-Compur
- Camera type
- Twin-Lens Reflex
Design
- Inscriptions
- Rolleiflex, Synchro-Compur, Franke & Heidecke Braunschweig
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.