Description
Rolleicord Franke & Heidecke with 1:3.2/75 & 1:3.5/75 Lens A Classic Twin-Lens Reflex Camera
The Rolleicord Franke & Heidecke is a renowned twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera designed for medium format photography, offering photographers a hands-on, mechanical experience. This camera is ideal for those who appreciate the craftsmanship of vintage film cameras, delivering high-quality 6×6 images on 120 film. Equipped with a 1:3.2/75mm taking lens and a 1:3.5/75mm viewing lens, this setup provides excellent optical performance, making it perfect for portraiture, landscapes, and other creative photography endeavors.
Product Features:
- Camera Type: Medium format twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, designed to shoot 6×6 square images on 120 film, known for its exceptional image quality.
- Lenses:
- Taking Lens: 75mm f/3.2, a standard lens for medium format photography, offering sharpness, clarity, and natural compressionideal for portraits and landscapes.
- Viewing Lens: 75mm f/3.5, which is used for composing and focusing through the waist-level viewfinder.
- Optical Quality: The lenses deliver sharp images with beautiful tonal range and smooth out-of-focus areas, perfect for capturing timeless, classic photographs.
- Focusing System: Manual focusing with a focusing screen viewed from the top through the waist-level finder. The large viewfinder allows for precise composition and focus control.
- Shutter Speeds: Mechanical leaf shutter, offering a range of speeds typically from 1/500 to 1 second, plus bulb mode, allowing photographers to shoot in various lighting conditions.
- Build Quality: Solid, all-metal construction with high-quality mechanics, ensuring durability and reliability. The camera’s robust build and mechanical precision make it a joy to operate for enthusiasts of vintage cameras.
Product Information:
- Type: Medium format twin-lens reflex camera (6×6 format).
- Lens Focal Length: 75mm (equivalent to a 50mm standard lens in 35mm format).
- Aperture Range: f/3.2 on the taking lens for decent low-light performance and control over depth of field.
- Film Format: 120 film, producing high-resolution 6×6 negatives or slides, ideal for capturing fine details and producing large prints.
- Shutter Speeds: Typically ranges from 1/500 to 1 second, plus bulb mode for long exposures.
- Weight: Durable and heavy, yet compact enough for handheld use or tripod mounting.
What’s Included:
- Rolleicord Franke & Heidecke camera body
- 75mm f/3.2 taking lens and 75mm f/3.5 viewing lens
The Rolleicord Franke & Heidecke with its 75mm f/3.2 taking lens and 75mm f/3.5 viewing lens offers a beautifully crafted, vintage photographic experience. This camera is ideal for those who appreciate manual photography and are looking to capture high-quality, medium format images with a distinct, classic aesthetic. Whether youre shooting portraits, landscapes, or exploring artistic photography, the Rolleicord delivers exceptional results with a tactile, hands-on approach that is both rewarding and creative.
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