Rollei Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Index
Twin Lens Reflex
- (1928) Original Rolleiflex 6×6
- (1931) Original Baby Rolleiflex 4×4
- (1932) Standard Rolleiflex 6×6
- (1933) Rolleicord I
- (1936) Rolleicord II
- (1936) Rolleicord Ia
- (1937) Rolleiflex Automat 6×6
- (1937) Rolleicord IIa
- (1938) Rolleicord IIb
- (1939) Rolleicord IIc
- (1947) Rolleicord IId
- (1949) Rolleiflex 2.8 A
- (1949) Rolleicord IIe
- (1950) Rolleicord III
- (1952) Rolleiflex 2.8 C
- (1952) Rolleiflex 2.8 B
- (1953) Rolleicord V
- (1955) Rolleiflex 2.8 D
- (1956) Rolleiflex 3.5 C
- (1956) Rolleiflex 2.8 E
- (1957) Rolleicord Va
- (1957) Baby Rolleiflex 4×4
- (1958) Rolleiflex 3.5 F
- (1958) Rolleiflex T
- (1959) Rolleiflex 3.5 E2
- (1959) Tele Rolleiflex 4/135
- (1959) Rolleiflex 2.8 E2
- (1960) Rollei Magic
- (1960) Rolleiflex 3.5 E3
- (1960) Rolleiflex 2.8 F
- (1961) Wide Rolleiflex 4/55
- (1962) Rollei Magic II
- (1962) Rolleiflex 2.8 E3
- (1962) Rolleicord Vb
- (1987) Rolleiflex 2.8 GX
- (1995) Rolleiflex 2.8 GX 80
- (2001) Rolleiflex 2.8 FX
- (2003) Rolleiflex 4.0 FW
- (2008) Rolleiflex 4.0 FT
7 Important Rules and Precautions of Camera Maintenance and Repair
Have you ever tried to do some DIY on camera maintenance and repair? it is actually not that difficult. I started to maintain and repair my TLRs about three years ago and normally i can fix the basic problems and do CLA by myself. Of course, you need to follow the right guidelines and rules.
I will start sharing some of my repair manuals (mostly TLR, such as rolleiflex, mamiya, yashica, etc) as well as some repair guides that I have in the coming months.
SO, today lets start with the general rules and precautions of camera maintenanace and repair.
- Take your time, especially when learning a new camera
- Keep your bench organised
- Don’t lose parts
- Know how ever thing goes back together
- Do not damage anything. Do not apply excessive force
- Don’t be screwdriver happy
- know your limits
For some details, you may read the attached write-up by Thomas Tomosy.
This is extracted from the famous camera repair book “Camera Maintenance & Repair – A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide”.
Dreamy Rolleiflex 2.8GX
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 1 – Edition 1989 – 1991
- Manufactured: 1990
- Pieces: 1500
- Serial: 5.010.000 – 5.017.999 (4.016.xxx – n/a for cameras made in 1989)
- Finder Lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur MXV, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures exp. 6×6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
- Dimensions: 11.2×10.5×14.8cm
- Weight: 1,220 grams
- Notes: Gold plated name plate, metallic gray painted, Napa alligator print leather. Built in exposure metering. Camera technically identical to 2.8 GX.
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 1 – Expression
- Manufactured: 1994-1995
- Pieces: 500
- Serial: coded, on top of Rollei label.
- Finder Lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6×6
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,235 grams
- Notes: Special Edition celebrating 65 Years Rolleiflex TLR cameras. Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter. Cat. No. 79981. Plaque on camera back – Expression 94. Suede leather-like surfaces
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 1 – Gold Expression
- Manufactured: 1994
- Pieces: 33
- Serial: Individual numbering 01/33 – 33/33
- Finder Lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures exp. 6×6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,275 grams
- Notes: Special Edition celebrating 65 Years Rolleiflex TLR cameras. Gold plated with brown suede leather-like surfaces. Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells. The background of the Rolleiflex name plate is brown, to match the leather surfaces. All visible metal parts are 24k gold plated.
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 1 – Helmut Newton
- Manufactured: 1905
- Serial: coded
- Finder Lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur MXV, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures exp. 6×6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
- Dimensions: 11.2×10.5×14.8cm
- Weight: 1,220 grams
- Notes: Gray leather, Helmut Newton signature on back panel. Built in exposure metering. Camera technically identical to 2.8 GX.
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 1 – Model K7GX
- Manufactured: 1987-1994
- Pieces: 10200
- Serial: 2.985.501 – later coded
- Finder Lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6×6
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,235 grams
- Notes: Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 1 – Royal
- Manufactured: 1996-2000
- Pieces: 1000
- Serial: 10001 – 101000 (200 each year)
- Finder Lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Seiko # 0, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120 for 12 exposures exp. 6×6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,275 grams
- Notes: Special Edition mostly gold plated with brown African Lizard surfaces & hand finished Japanese Urushi high gloss lacquer in Royal Blue. Comes in wood presentation box. This camera was presented parallel to a Royal version of the famous Rollei 35
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 2
- Manufactured: 2000
- Serial: coded
- Finder Lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6×6
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,275 grams
- Notes: The legendary twin-lens reflex camera commemorating the 80th anniversary of Rollei. Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter. Plaque on Camera back – 80 Years. Certificate of authenticity of special edition. Focusing knob with anniversary imprint
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 2 – 75 Years Rollei
- Manufactured: 1995
- Pieces: 900
- Serial: Individual numbering 01/01 – 12/75 (75 each month)
- Finder Lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer. (Note: most other GX Models 2 have a Japanese Copal or Seiko shutter)
- Film: 120 for 12 exposures exp. 6×6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,275 grams
- Notes: Special Edition celebrating 75 Years Rollei. Gold plated Rolleiflex plate and shutter release / flash contact. Brown Lizard print leather surfaces. Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells. Comes with a dedicated book The History of the Twin Lens Rolleiflex in a wood presentation box and included a set of Rolleinar II and III close up lens attachments and certificate.
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX – Model 2 – Club Jersey
- Manufactured: 1996
- Pieces: 100
- Serial: either the name of the owner, or a special combination of letters and numbers on top of Rollei label.
- Finder Lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80
- Taking Lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80
- Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 – 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
- Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6×6
- Dimensions: 10.9×10.8×14.7cm
- Weight: 1,235 grams
- Notes: Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter. Plaque on camera back – Jersey – Ian Parker. Solid gold Rollei logo on hood. Burgundy red Lizard print leather. CE engraved in bottom tripod plate
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