Value of a rolleiflex

canon_SLR · May 11, 2006

Hello, I was wondering what the value of a rolleiflex 4x4 made in germany would be in brand new condition used like 30 times. have hard case and looks super my dad had this question he got it from his dad and said that he never rarly used it and this camera looks to be like it came from the factory.

Mitica100 · May 12, 2006

I would need to know a few things before pricing your Rollei:

is it gray or black?
does it have the Tessar 60/3.5 or the Tessar 60/2.8?
does it have a 1/500 or a 1/300 shutter speed (fastest)?
what condition is it in?
is glass free of scratches (even superficial ones like cleaning marks)?
what is the taking lens serial number?

Let me know the above and I'll try to suggest a fair price for you.

canon_SLR · May 12, 2006

1. grey and green
2.every thing seen on lense heidosmat 1:2,8 / 60 (top lense)
3. nfc dont know where the shutter speed is i think i found it if so 500
4. like it came from the factory perfect.
5 yes
6.5405918

every thing from bottom lense xenar 1:3,5 / 60 schneider- kreuznauch

this cam was made in germany

Mitica100 · May 12, 2006

canon_SLR said:
6.5405918

every thing from bottom lense xenar 1:3,5 / 60 schneider- kreuznauch

Just a few thoughts:

Serial number as indicated does not exist in the Rollei database of serial numbers. Make sure it's the serial number atop of the camera and not the one on the lens.

Based on the lens I can tell you it's a later model, post 1957. That's when they introduced the SK lenses.

My opinion on the price of this little camera, with everything tip-top shape and clean glass: $180.00 to $225.00

Hope this helps.

Philip Weir · May 31, 2006

Just a bit of help to "Mitica 100" I have a Rollei with a 2.8 lens and it's a "PLANAR" not a "TESSAR" If I understand, and I'm no authority, some models also were produced with the "XENOTAR" 2.8 lens. One just sold on Ebay Australia with a faulty winding mecanism for $355 [aussie dollars]
www.philipweirphotography.

Mitica100 · May 31, 2006

Philip Weir said:
Just a bit of help to "Mitica 100" I have a Rollei with a 2.8 lens and it's a "PLANAR" not a "TESSAR" If I understand, and I'm no authority, some models also were produced with the "XENOTAR" 2.8 lens. One just sold on Ebay Australia with a faulty winding mecanism for $355 [aussie dollars]
www.philipweirphotography.

Ha! And I thought I knew the Rolleis! :lol:

Anyway, is your Rollei a 4x4 (aka Baby Rollei)?

Philip Weir · May 31, 2006

Mitica100 said:
Ha! And I thought I knew the Rolleis!

Anyway, is your Rollei a 4x4 (aka Baby Rollei)?

Nobody's perfect Mitica100 [well, except me of course] Mine is a 6x6, a great camera which I've had for about 40 years. :lol:

Jeff Canes · May 31, 2006

Recall paying about 100 USD for mine without the case or any accessories. That seems a little high now. It’s pretty clean but not mint, has the Xenar 1:3.5/60 lens, 500 shutter speed, s/n 2002907, this model was made between 57-61 (?) I think.

terri · May 31, 2006

Dang. There it is again! I meant to steal that from you while we were in DC, Jeff....but oddly, you wouldn't turn your back long enough while I was looking at it. :mrgreen:

Rolleistef · Jun 1, 2006

ooh my gosh that camera is soo cute. I wish I had one, but 127 films are getting impossible to find (got to order them in Germany or so), and anyway, my Rollei T is just wonderful....

nealjpage · Jun 1, 2006

Where does a guy find a flash system like that? I have a Yashica LM and need a flash for it, but haven't been able to figure out if there's a way to modify a standard hotshoe for it

Jeff Canes · Jun 2, 2006

nealjpage said:
Where does a guy find a flash system like that? I have a Yashica LM and need a flash for it, but haven't been able to figure out if there's a way to modify a standard hotshoe for it

It really nothing special, does your camera have a plug for PC cord? If it does then all you need is a flash with that option, or can get a PC to hot shoe cord that way you can use a cheap flash, that’s that I did with this setup

similar to what I am using

nealjpage · Jun 3, 2006

Sweet. I'll look at it one of these days....Haven't taken any shots with it lately

Rolleistef · Jun 3, 2006

is it possible do diy one from a camera hot shoe?

depinto · Oct 13, 2008

I have a rolleiflex Franke and Heidecke German Camera
It is dual lense and the bottom lens reads, "Carl Zeiss Nr1679538 Tessar 1:3,5 f=75mm." The top lens reads, "Heidosmat 1:2,8/75 2467783."

It's black, no scratches on glass and attached is a link to 2 pictures of it:

http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dcam0133qw7.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dcam0130kl7.jpg

Please any information on what this item is worth will help me out.

Thanks in advance,
-DePinto