Rolleicord iii model k3b my father was the original owner, bought it while stationed in new jersey in 1951. 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. Rolleiflex camera instruction manuals, rollei camera instruction. Flashlight technique 38 flash photography tips 40 v. The rolleicord was a popular mediumformat twin lens reflex camera made by franke. Rollei, rolleiflex, rolleicord, rolleinar, rolleipar, rolleipol, rolleis oft, rolleikin,rolleimeter,rolleiflash created date. Imagine my surprise when i opened my rolleicord up and found inside it a 35mm film cassette.
First, there is a switch under the film advance knob. Leather cases are a little rough for use, but intact. The rolleicord produces 12 6x6 images in colour or monochrome on standard 120 film. The cord series represented the entrylevel offering from rollei, but. The problem was the film was pretty much impossible to print a presentable image. Rolleicord cameras were designed to be the less expensive brothers of the rolleiflex cameras, but that does not mean they are any less capable. Rolleicord iii model k3b 1951 in reply to milsooper jan 27, 2012 it is as old as my parents. Feb 21, 2002 under scrutiny, i find this rolleicord has some controls that is not present in my rolleicord vb, type 3. Tough slightly different product details these classic tlr even nowadays wow photographers from beginner to professional. The accessories are also much cheaper and more readily available. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of.
Rolleicord iii instruction manual, user manual, free pdf manual. User guide for rollei camera, free instruction manual. Find great deals on ebay for rolleicord v and rolleicord vb. There are several sources for rollei tlr camera serial numbers. 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. Modern rolleiflex and rolleicord guide club rollei user. Loading and film transport 28 back 30 inserting the film spool 32 threading the film leader 32 film transport 35 iv. The ia is an intermediate model between the i and model ii. Modern rolleiflex and rolleicord guide by david morgan. 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. You energize the shutter of the rolleicord iii separately from winding the film.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Save the weight and the money, a moment cocking the shutter wont make a difference. Rolleicord vb rolleiflex and rolleicord modern guide rolleiflex 4x4 rolleiflex 4x4 flier. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. 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. The practical accessories for rolleiflex and rolleicord.
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. 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. Rollei rpx 100 self developed esposta con regola del 16. Mar, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Apr 02, 2010 the rolleicord iii was build in the 1950,s by the rolleiwerke franke and heidecke corporation. An improvement on the rolleicord i was the autostop on film advance. In my journey to going back to film i came across this awesome antique twin lens reflex camera. 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. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. But i actually find the knob to be more user friendly for handheld. The first rolleicord, introduced in november 1933, was the rolleicord i. Rolleiflex and rolleicord accessories manual keywords. If i pull the aforementioned switch, and push this button simultaneously, the film. 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 rolleicord i began a long lineage of highend rollei tlr cameras. Free camera instruction manuals, camera instructions. The rolleicord iii was produced from 1950 till 1953. Secondly, the film advance knob contains a push button. 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. But now i rave about the old rolleicord and its 75mm xenar. Rollei rollei p11 manual online rollei list archives. 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. Introduction to the rolleicord vb type ii, video 1 of 2 youtube.
The rolleicord iii was build in the 1950,s by the rolleiwerke franke and heidecke corporation. Jan 06, 2011 the rolleicord iv 195357 improved on the iii by adding m sync for flash bulbs as well as doubleexposure prevention. 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. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. 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. Here you can find and download user manuals for many of the rollei cameras. The model ii went through a number of design changes. 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. New hostgator website hence the gator icon any online donations always went to paypal. Save rolleicord v to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
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. 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. I also prefer the rolleicord that requires separate action for cocking the shutter. It is a medium format tlr camera that uses 120 type rollfilm. The practical accessories for rolleiflex and rolleicord author. It retains the frame finder hood of the i but has the autostop on film advance to be found on the ii. Some people think the winding crank on rolleiflex is easier to work with than the knob on rolleicord.
Highslide js november 1950 july 1953, 87,000 pieces. 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 ia model 3 model k3 531 5 9 share tweet. Yongnuo is mainly engaged the product development, manufacturing and retailing of professional photographic equipment. The rolleicord i, model 2 was the second of the first generation of rolleicords and represents what an early, highquality camera could be. All rollei rolleiflex rolleicord tlr camera serial. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full.
I cant see any difference in the photos any of them make. Rolleicord cameras were designed to be the less expensive brothers of the rolleiflex cameras, but. 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. 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. The rolleicord ii is recognisable in having a mirror in the hood and a frame counter next to the film advance knob. These were shot with my rolleicord iii right after i got it on a cold cold winter trip to the desert southwest. 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.
When the camera first arrived it did have some flaws, the shutter had what they call a sticky shutter and. 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. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. V 19541957 rolleicord va 19571961 rolleicord vb 19621976. The shutter is a compurrapid with speeds from 1500 sec to 1 sec.
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