Cleaned, Lubricated & Adjusted. Ready for immediate use

If you’re familiar with the Rolleiflex and Rolleicord cameras you’ll know that they’re considered a cult classic by many fans. It’s a 6x6 TLR camera that uses 120 roll film. It was and is a popular the camera and even today it’s often mentioned on websites as an excellent way to get into medium format photography. It’s a wonderful design that just like the Leica, inspired countless copies over numerous decades. 

The camera in this listing is the real deal and about as good as it gets. It’s in superb condition and it’s been carefully serviced so you can count on it to you many years of pleasure. The serial number on top of this camera (1400919) indicates that it was produced in Germany in the winter of 1953 or spring of 1954. Over 70 years after it left the factory it still looks fresh and clean and works beautifully. It’s one of the nicest we’ve seen and I think you’d be hard pressed to find a finer example if you want to use a Rolleiflex from this era.

Everything has been carefully cleaned and adjusted. The quality Synchro-Compur shutter  works well and all speeds (B  & 1 Sec-1/500th) are appropriate. The slow speeds buzz along smoothly and the faster ones are clean and snappy. Focusing is smooth and accurate, the mirror is clean and the image on the matt glass is bright and easy to see. 

The coated Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80mm lens is in exceptionally fine condition. The lens is clean and clear. There are no scratches, no cleaning marks and it’s capable of producing very lovely photos with modern color and black & white films. 

It comes complete with a vintage brown leather case

All in all, a very enjoyable vintage camera. Load it with your favorite film and keep it handy for that perfect shot you’ve been looking for. You know the one... the one with the perfect Ansel Adams light breaking through the dark storm clouds that leaves you wishing that you had a classic camera with you.