No. 98444838

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Rollei SL66 Medium format camera
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Rollei SL66 Medium format camera

Rolleiflex SL66 + Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 Medium Format Camera ◆ Product Overview Brand: Rollei (Made in Germany) Model: Rolleiflex SL66 Production Period: 1966 – 1986 Lens: Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 (Serial No. 5360883) Film Format: 120 roll film (6x6cm) Shutter Speeds: B, 1s – 1/1000s Special Features: Bellows focusing system with macro capability and front lens tilt – highly innovative for its time and beloved by professional photographers. ◆ Key Features Equipped with the legendary Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 – renowned for its sharpness, contrast, and beautiful rendering. Bellows focusing allows for close-up photography without extension tubes. Front tilt mechanism for creative depth-of-field control, a rare feature in medium format cameras. Solid German engineering with a robust all-metal body, built to withstand professional studio and field use. ◆ Condition Appearance: Some signs of use with minor scuffs and paint wear (please check photos), overall well-preserved considering its age. Lens: Optics are clear. No haze, fungus, or separation. Minimal dust inside, which does not affect image quality. Finder: Bright and easy to focus through. Shutter: Operation confirmed (accuracy not tested with instruments). Included Accessories: Lens cap, 120 film spool, film insert, and other parts as shown in the photos. ◆ Historical Background & Collector’s Value The Rolleiflex SL66, introduced in 1966, was Rollei’s professional flagship medium format SLR system. It stood as a direct competitor to Hasselblad, but with unique innovations such as the built-in bellows focusing system and front tilt lens movements, making it extremely versatile for portrait, landscape, and studio photography. When paired with the Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8, one of the most iconic medium format lenses ever produced, the SL66 delivers outstanding optical performance. Today, it is highly sought after both as a functional camera and as a collector’s piece, with fewer well-preserved examples appearing on the market. A must-have for serious photographers and classic camera collectors! This Rolleiflex SL66 with Planar 80mm f/2.8 is not only a practical working tool but also a historically significant camera worthy of any collection. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! ◯Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. : Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding For more details, please refer to the following link: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees ◯Shipping Shipped by DHL or EMS with tracking number and compensation. Unless there are some irregularities such as bad weather or traffic problems, delivery can be made in about one week from the time of payment.

No. 98444838

No longer available
Rollei SL66 Medium format camera

Rollei SL66 Medium format camera

Rolleiflex SL66 + Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 Medium Format Camera

◆ Product Overview

Brand: Rollei (Made in Germany)

Model: Rolleiflex SL66

Production Period: 1966 – 1986

Lens: Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 (Serial No. 5360883)

Film Format: 120 roll film (6x6cm)

Shutter Speeds: B, 1s – 1/1000s

Special Features: Bellows focusing system with macro capability and front lens tilt – highly innovative for its time and beloved by professional photographers.

◆ Key Features

Equipped with the legendary Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 – renowned for its sharpness, contrast, and beautiful rendering.

Bellows focusing allows for close-up photography without extension tubes.

Front tilt mechanism for creative depth-of-field control, a rare feature in medium format cameras.

Solid German engineering with a robust all-metal body, built to withstand professional studio and field use.

◆ Condition

Appearance: Some signs of use with minor scuffs and paint wear (please check photos), overall well-preserved considering its age.

Lens: Optics are clear. No haze, fungus, or separation. Minimal dust inside, which does not affect image quality.

Finder: Bright and easy to focus through.

Shutter: Operation confirmed (accuracy not tested with instruments).

Included Accessories: Lens cap, 120 film spool, film insert, and other parts as shown in the photos.

◆ Historical Background & Collector’s Value

The Rolleiflex SL66, introduced in 1966, was Rollei’s professional flagship medium format SLR system.
It stood as a direct competitor to Hasselblad, but with unique innovations such as the built-in bellows focusing system and front tilt lens movements, making it extremely versatile for portrait, landscape, and studio photography.

When paired with the Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8, one of the most iconic medium format lenses ever produced, the SL66 delivers outstanding optical performance. Today, it is highly sought after both as a functional camera and as a collector’s piece, with fewer well-preserved examples appearing on the market.

A must-have for serious photographers and classic camera collectors!
This Rolleiflex SL66 with Planar 80mm f/2.8 is not only a practical working tool but also a historically significant camera worthy of any collection.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity!


◯Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. : Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding

For more details, please refer to the following link:
https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees

◯Shipping
Shipped by DHL or EMS with tracking number and compensation.
Unless there are some irregularities such as bad weather or traffic problems, delivery can be made in about one week from the time of payment.

Bidding closed
Edwin Molenaar
Expert
Estimate  € 850 - € 1,000

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