Rolleiflex 3.5f serial numbers

I am not aware you will find the serial number repeated anywhere else on the camera, but maybe so. As a practical matter, it shouldn't matter if you are happy with the camera, are not concerned with strict originality and you didn't pay a premium for it. I recently purchased a 3. The serial , which would have been etched onto the top of the name plate was missing.

The original owner had retrofitted the camera with a factory Rollei E meter upgrade kit that came with a numberless nameplate. Unfortunately, the owner made the mod and the original numbered plate is lost to history. The camera is still original, as the lense numbers are consistent with the produciton run, but it's value is less. On the positive side, I paid less for an otherwise original camera. Oh, well. Mostly fitted with 80mm Planar F2.

About 20, made. Very similiar to 2. About made. Optional uncoupled meter, detachable hood, improved focus screen. Optional uncoupled meter. EVS system. Rolleiflex 3. Built-in meter. However, cameras with Xenotar had no meter unless installed later. Bay II. Non-removable finder hood. Meter optional. Meter could be installed. Detachable hood. Very Few Made, about Distance between lenses expanded from 42mm to 45mm.

The Xenotar lenses were changed to 6 elements. The Planar was changed to 6 elements starting with lens serial About ? Grey and black versions. Rollei expert Alex Pearlman remarks that the Tessar on the Rolleiflex T utilizes Lanthanum glass for improved resolution and color correction. Detachable hood, improved focus screen. Heidosmat 75mm F2. Mostly About made.

Shutter has X synchronization only. Prices vary widely depending on condition. Serial on. About 18, made. Mostly Black. Rollei-Werke nameplate on camera now. Optional coupled meter, has detachable hood, improved focus screen, eye level viewing, distance scale in meters or feet. Optional coupled meter, has detachable hood, improved focus screen, eye level viewing. Provision for Film. Distance scale in meters or feet. Accepts plate glass back. Distance scale in meters AND feet after Serial After Lens Serial , the Planar lens had 6 elements.

After Serial , the Xenotar lens had 6 elements. Does not accept plate glass back. Distance scale in meters AND feet. From on. Prepared for Flat Glass 4. User options: 2-range exposure meter, 3-way back for Flat glass, Rolleikin knobs. Aperture wheel with EV-lock. Serial number on of top name shield. From now on aperture wheel without EV-lock. Serial number on top of name shield. Prepared for Flat Glass. User option: Camera back with 3 positions: 24x36mm, 6x6cm, 6x6cm with Flat Glass.

User options: Camera back with 3 positions: 24x36mm, 6x6cm, 6x6cm with Flat Glass. Dual range uncoupled exposure meter. Not prepared for Flat Glass. Serial number below the taking lens.

Flat film pressure plate, revised film gate. Schneider Xenotar 6 elements Rolleiflex 3.