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Possibly the most ‘Googled’ Rollei search are serial numbers for the TLR Cameras. Serial numbers are the most common method to date a Camera. Several researchers turned the old Rollei / Franke & Heidecke archives upside down to digg out the serial numbers of every Rollei model since the very first Rolleiflex in 1928. Serial numbers run from 2,300,000 through 2,304,999 for the type 1, and 2,305,000 through 2,308,377 for the type 2. This would indicate a production run of 8377 units. The serial number list from Rollei doesn’t always seem to be as accurate as it seems. We’ve had many cameras that were outside the serial number range indicated. In it you can find each serial number, the production period and complete technical details of every Rollei TLR ever produced. The camera models are all presented on a virtual Card, you can send such a Card to a friend if you like, just click on the button below those Camera Cards. Jun 27, 2004 BTW, the 75/3.5 Planar is one of the finest lenses ever sold. Given that you have a serial number outside the higher priced model's reported range, I would tread carefully. According to my sources, the 3.5C with the Planar lens was not sold without a light meter.

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Tele-Rollei (Tele Rolleiflex) The Tele Rolleiflex, known to most collectors as the Tele-Rollei, was introduced in 1961. The Tele-Rollei, and it’s companion, the Rolleiwide were marketed in response to those wishing for Rolleiflex cameras with interchangeable lenses. Rollei had been pursuing a design with an interchangeable lens board, but the cost was so high that it was simpler to offer cameras with fixed wide and telephoto lenses.
The Tele-Rollei is based on the same body as the Rolleiflex E series. It is fitted with a 135/4 Zeiss Sonnar taking lens, and a 1355/4 Heidosmat viewing lens. The viewing hood is removable, and is unique. The sportsfinder in the hood has a field of view matching that of the 135 Sonnar.
The Tele-Rollei uses Bayonet III size accessories, but requires a different set of Rolleinars unique to this model. There is a Rolleinar 0.35x which allows focusing from 4' 5' (1.33m) to 9' (2.74m), and swings out of the way allowing you to leave it on the camera when focusing beyond 9'. This Rolleinar is particularly useful for portraiture work as the camera does not quite focus close enough without it for a head shot. There is also a Rolleinar 0.7x which allows focus from 3' (0.91m) to 4' 6.5'. As there would be a gap in focus distance with the Rolleinar mounted and removed, it was not built in the swinging style like the 0.35x.
There are two distinct types of Tele-Rollei, the type 1 and type 2. The type 2 does not replace the type 1, but was sold concurrently with the type 1 after 1970. The type 2 accepts 220 film, while the type 1 does not. The finder is also supposed to be different between the two models, the type 2 having an open area around the frame allowing you to see what is happening outside the image area. I suspect that type 1 cameras built after 1970 have the later style finder. The camera pictured is a type 1 with a late serial number, and it has the later style finder. Finders do get switched over the years (they are removable), so it's possible that the finder on this camera was replaced with one off of a type 2.
Serial numbers run from 2,300,000 through 2,304,999 for the type 1, and 2,305,000 through 2,308,377 for the type 2. This would indicate a production run of 8377 units. The serial number list from Rollei doesn't always seem to be as accurate as it seems. We've had many cameras that were outside the serial number range indicated. The example shown is serial number 2305265, which would indicate it was a type 2. I would not be surprised if type 1 cameras were assembled in small batches using type 2 serial numbers after 1970. Production was ended in 1975. Cost in 1961 was $399.50, compared with $336 or $349 for the Rolleiflex 2.8F with Xenotar or Planar respectively. By 1975 the cost had risen to $940 for the type 1 and $988 for the type 2. I suspect not too many type 1 cameras were sold after the introduction of the type 2 as the difference in price was relatively slight.

The Tele-Rollei Type 1 with exposure meter added.

The later style viewing hood, with the sportsfinder open.

The special Rolleinars for the Tele-Rollei, the 0.35x (left) and the 0.7x (right).

The 0.7x Rolleinar mounted on the camera.

The 0.35x Rolleinar mounted on the camera.

Another picture of the 0.35x, swung out of the way, allowing focus from 4' to infinity without removing the Rolleinar from the camera.

The 03.5x Rolleinar with it's soft plastic case.

Soon after the end of WWII Franke & Heidecke started further improvements of their hugely succesfull 6x6 Automat series.This resulted in a series of Rolleiflex 3.5TLR's which were produced during a period of 27 years.

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Rolleiflex 3.5 (type K4)

Rolleiflex 3.5 build K4
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Also often called Rolleiflex Automat model X.

Production : from 1949 to 1951, about 35.660 units
Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
Furthermore a Plate adapter for sheet film and a Rolleikin adapter for 35mm film cartridges can be used.
Taking lens:
Carl ZeissTessar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
or : Zeiss Oberkochen Opton Tessar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
or : Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
Viewing lens: 1:2.8 f=75mm, coated
Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 1.
Parallax error correction.
Shutter: Compur-Rapid X CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
Flash synchronization : Sync socket on frontpanel. X synchronization
Selftimer
Double exposure prevention
Color Lacquer : Black
Color Leatherette : Black
Dimensions WxDxH: 94 x 95 x 143 mm
Weight: 980 grams

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Rolleiflex 3.5 A (type K4A)

Rolleiflex 3.5 A (type K4A)
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Also often called Rolleiflex Automat model 4.
Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 shown.

Production : from 1951 to 1954, about 109.000 units
Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=75mm, coated
Shutter: Synchro-Compur MX CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
Flash synchronization : Sync socket on frontpanel. M and X synchronization
On later models use of Rolleifix (tripod attachment) possible
Weight: 970 grams

Rolleiflex 3.5 B (type K4B)

Rolleiflex 3.5B
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Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 A shown.

Production : from 1954 to 1956, about 94.000 units
Exposure adjustments now with an Exposure Value Scale (EVS)
Switch to overrule the Double Exposure Prevention
Memo disc on Focus knob
Use of Rolleifix (tripod attachment) possible
Dimensions WxDxH: 99 x 96 x 146 mm
Weight: 980 grams

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Rolleiflex 3.5 C (type K4C and K41)

Rolleiflex 3.5C
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Pioneer bd rw bdr 206d driver for mac. Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 B shown.

Production : from 1956 to 1959, about 43.000 units
Taking lens:
Type K4C : Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Planar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
or Type K41 : Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 2
Lighmeter system : K4C standard and K41 optional, uncoupled, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges, meter in place of the Memo disc
Coupled Depth Of Field indicator
Dimensions WxDxH: 111 x 96 x 146 mm
Weight: 1120 grams

Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 1 (type K4C2)

Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 C shown.
Note that the Rolleiflex '3.5 E2' came later on the market than the '3.5 F' and was the result of a demand for a Rolleiflex 3.5 without build-in lightmeter.
In construction it is largely based on the 3.5C

Production : from 1959 to 1960, about 2000 units
Taking lens:
Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Planar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
or : Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated.
Removable finder hood
Lighmeter system : None, but prepared for an after-sales modification with an uncoupled one, Selenium photo element, 2 ranges, meter in place of the Memo disc
Dimensions WxDxH: 112 x 98 x 148 mm

Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 2 (type K4C3)

Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 1 shown.
Note that the Rolleiflex '3.5 E2' came later on the market than the '3.5 F' and was the result of a demand for a Rolleiflex 3.5 without build-in lightmeter.
In construction it is largely based on the 3.5C

Production : from 1961 to 1962, about 2000 units
Prepared for an after-sales modification with a Flat Glass (to improve film flatness) in the film gate

Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 (type K4G)

Rolleiflex 3.5 E3 (type K4G)
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Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 Model 2 shown.
Note that the Rolleiflex '3.5 E3' was produced parallel to the '3.5 F' and was the result of a demand for a Rolleiflex 3.5 F without build-in lightmeter.
In construction it is largely based on the 3.5F.

Production : from 1961 to 1965, about 5035 units
Taking lens:
Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Planar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated, 6 elements.
or : Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar 1:3.5 f=75mm, Coated, 6 elements.
Combined lever (MXV) for Selftimer and M- and X-synchronization.

Rolleiflex 3.5 F

Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 1 (type K4D)

Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 C shown.

Production : from 1958 to 1960, about 20.000 units
Shutter: Differential Synchro-Compur MXV CR00 leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
Lighmeter system : Coupled, Selenium photo element
Removable finder hood
Combined lever (MXV) for Selftimer and M- and X-synchronization.
Dimensions WxDxH: 112 x 98 x 148 mm
Weight: 1220 grams

Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 2 (type K4E)

Only differences with Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 1 shown.

Production : from 1960 to 1960, about 11.500 units
No button for LV (Light Value) lock.
Prepared for an after-sales modification with a Flat Glass (to improve film flatness) in the film gate (optional)

Rolleiflex 3.5 F Model 3 (type K4F)

Rolleiflex F, model 3 (type K4F), White Face
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