Rolleiflex 3.5F Xenotar 120 Film Camera + Case, Hood - Working, Read Description

Rolleiflex 3.5F Xenotar 120 Film Camera + Case, Hood - Working, Read Description

Name: Rolleiflex 3.5F Xenotar 120 Film Camera + Case, Hood - Working, Read Description
Brand: Camistry.eu
Price: 829.9 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€829,90 EUR

Film tested, perfectly working except for shutter speeds below 1/30, wich can cause the shutter to get stuck until the next cocking. Fully working for all the speeds from 1/60s.

Excellent overall condition, cleaned and deeply sanitized.

All the buttons and dials function flawlessly. The lens is free of haze, fungus, or significant dust.

Comes with the original leather case (in great shape), original rollei hood with case (not showed in the pictures), a set of 3D printed accessories with lens caps and meter cover.

Condition Recap:

✅ Film tested and perfectly working, except for speeds below 1/30s

✅ Cleaned and UV-sanitized

✅ Excellent lens condition, totally clean from fungus, haze or significant dust

✅ Excellent cosmetic state

✅ Metering, advance and spacing are perfect

What's Included: Rolleiflex 3.5F, Original Leaher Case, Original Hood with case, 3D printed accessories

Pre-owned item. Sold under the margin tax scheme (0% VAT applicable). A business invoice can be issued upon request, please provide your company details immediately after purchase.

The Rolleiflex 3.5F is a medium format twin-lens reflex camera designed for professional precision and optical excellence. It features a 6×6 cm image format on 120 or 220 roll film, delivering square negatives with exceptional detail. The viewing and taking lenses are a matched pair, typically equipped with a Carl Zeiss Planar 75mm f/3.5 or Schneider Xenotar 75mm f/3.5, both renowned for high contrast, sharpness, and minimal distortion.

The camera integrates a Synchro-Compur leaf shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/500s plus Bulb, ensuring consistent exposure and flash synchronization at all speeds. The built-in exposure meter, depending on version, employs a Selenium or CdS cell, allowing precise exposure control.

Focusing is achieved through a ground glass screen with a split-image or Fresnel aid, viewed via a waist-level finder featuring a folding hood and magnifier. Film transport uses a crank-advance mechanism with automatic frame spacing and shutter cocking. The camera body is mechanically engineered from metal alloys, ensuring rigidity and alignment accuracy.

Overall, the Rolleiflex 3.5F stands out for its precise optics, robust mechanics, and seamless film handling, representing one of the most refined examples of medium-format TLR design.