A Rolleicord Model 1 camera
Rollei
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1933 - 1936
Materials
Metal, Glass, Leather
Measurements
142 x 95 x 110 mm
Place of origin
Braunschweig
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525565.1
Summary
IA Rolleicord Model 1 camera with a Rolleikin film adapter. The body is metal covered with black leather. At the top of the front face is a plate saying 'Rolleicord DRP 655614 DRGM' and below 'Franke & Heidecke Braunschweig'. The viewer lens is marked 'Heidoscop-Anastigmat 1:3.2 f=7.5cm Nr 594688'. The main lens is marked 'Triotar f:3.5 f=7.5cm. Carl Zeiss Jana Nr.2194138'. The Compur shutter has T,B and speeds 1-1/300 sec. Inside the camera has been adapted for 35mm and this shows on the back of the body which has a protruding panel showing a frame count and 'Rolleikin DRP'. The camera has flash synchronisation and the focusing knob shows a depth of field scale.
Provenance
Donated on 01/09/2017 to The Fox Talbot Museum by A. DeSouza.
Makers and roles
Rollei , manufacturer