Rolleicord IID Analoge camera

Manufactured by Franke & Heidecke in Braunschweig, Germany, this Rolleicord is a classic twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera produced during the pre-war to wartime era, as indicated by the historic D.R.P. (Deutsches Reichs-Patent) and D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster) inscriptions on the nameplate. Designed as a high-quality, more affordable alternative to the professional Rolleiflex series, the Rolleicord line became legendary for its mechanical reliability and excellent image quality. This particular example features a premium Schneider-Kreuznach taking lens paired with a Compur-Rapid leaf shutter. Highly prized by medium format enthusiasts for its distinct handling and iconic waist-level focusing hood, this TLR is a beautiful testament to classic German photographic engineering.

KEY FEATURES

Classic twin-lens reflex design providing a waist-level ground glass viewing perspective

Premium Schneider-Kreuznach taking optics paired with a matched Heidosmat viewing lens

Highly detailed German-language exposure table attached to the rear door cover

Distinctive pre-war/wartime D.R.P. and D.R.G.M. historical nameplate branding

Robust mechanical dials for manual focus adjustments and film transport winding

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Medium Format Camera (120 Roll Film)

Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens (Serial No. 2693263) and Heidosmat 75mm f/3.2 viewing lens

Shutter Speeds: Compur-Rapid leaf shutter with manual settings from 1 second to 1/500th second plus Bulb (B)

Serial Number: Located on the front nameplate below the logo: 1110588

CONDITION REPORT

Cosmetic: Vintage, field-used condition showing clear signs of age, long-term storage, and historical patina. The textured black leatherette body cladding exhibits superficial discoloration, peeling on the side panels, and surface oxidation on the metal trim edges. The rear exposure guide chart is clear and legible.

Optics: The taking and viewing lenses show internal dust particles, faint surface cleaning marks, and age-related internal residue typical for an unserviced camera of this vintage. The ground glass inside the folding hood shows typical dust accumulation.

Mechanics: The side focusing knob and film winding mechanisms rotate manually. The folding waist-level viewfinder hood deploys correctly when opened. The shutter trigger trips, but the slow speeds are sluggish due to dried vintage lubricants.

Test status: This camera is being sold as an unrestored historical collectible and has not been tested with film or checked for precise mechanical alignment or light-tightness.

WHATS INCLUDED

Rolleicord 120 TLR medium format camera body

WHY BUY THIS ITEM

Featuring a renowned Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar lens and wartime-era patent marks, this Rolleicord TLR serves as a wonderful shelf companion or an ideal restoration project for a medium format aficionado.

KEYWORDS

Rolleicord, Franke Heidecke, Twin Lens Reflex, TLR Camera, Schneider Kreuznach, Xenar 75mm, Compur Rapid, Medium Format, 120 Film, Vintage Germany, DRP DRGM, Collector Camera