Rolleicord
The Rolleicord is a
The first Rolleicord, introduced in November 1933, was the Rolleicord I. This camera was a simplified version of the Standard Rolleiflex, with a cheaper 75mm
The models that have the letters DRP on the left and to the right DRGM on the front of the camera means that they were made before World War II, because DRP means 'Deutsches Reichspatent' (German Reich patent) and DRGM means 'Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster' (roughly equivalent to a design copyright). In post WW2 models you will find DBP and DBGM. They switched from "Reichs" to "Bundes" (German Federal Patent).[1] [dubious ]
Later models incorporated improved designs for the taking lens, a 4-element Schneider Kreuznach Xenar, which also appeared on the Rolleiflex cameras. However, while the Rolleiflex was also available with an f/2.8 lens, the Rolleicord was never offered with a larger aperture than f/3.5, thus ensuring its pedigree as an "amateur" camera.
An accessory, known as a
List of models
- Rolleicord I (Art Deco) (1933-1936)
- Rolleicord I (leatherette) (1934-1936)
- Rolleicord Ia (1936-1947)
- Rolleicord II (1936-1937)
- Rolleicord II, type 2 (1937-1938)
- Rolleicord II, type 3 (1938-1939)
- Rolleicord II, type 4 (1939-1949)
- Rolleicord II, type 5 (1947-1950)
- Rolleicord II, type 6 (1949-1950)
- Rolleicord III (1950-1953)
- Rolleicord IV (1953-1954)
- Rolleicord V (1954-1957)
- Rolleicord Va (1957-1961)
- Rolleicord Vb (1962-1976)
Estimated market desirability
A Vb model with a serial number beginning with 2 or 3 is slightly more valuable in most cases depending on condition first and foremost.
References
- ^ "Loading film in a Rolleicord". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03.