Rollei Rolleicord I
The Rolleicord I is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera introduced by Franke & Heidecke in 1933 as a lower-priced alternative to the Rolleiflex line. It takes 120 roll film and was aimed at amateur photographers who wanted the TLR format without the cost of the professional model.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the Rolleicord I have been modest, with recorded sales sitting in a £20–£30 range and a median around £30. These are saleroom wholesale results, so what a Rolleicord I is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter function and completeness of the leatherette and viewing hood; clean, fully working examples sell for more than project bodies.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Tapeten (Wallpapered) | — | — | 1 | £95 – £95 |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 59 | £51 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Rollei Rolleicord I - SNr: 1590770
Description:
SNr: 1590770. SNo.: 1590770 ( taking lens). Rollei Rolleicord I. Belederung abgewetzt/lose, Dellen am Gehäuse/Tubus/Filterring, Lackabschürfungen, mittlere Gebrauchsspuren, Objektiv trüb, Pilzspuren/Pilzbefall, starke Gebrauchsspuren. Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 59 | £51 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Rollei Rolleicord I - SNr: 1590770
Description:
SNr: 1590770. SNo.: 1590770 ( taking lens). Rollei Rolleicord I. Belederung abgewetzt/lose, Dellen am Gehäuse/Tubus/Filterring, Lackabschürfungen, mittlere Gebrauchsspuren, Objektiv trüb, Pilzspuren/Pilzbefall, starke Gebrauchsspuren. Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Jan 2026 | £119 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Tapeten (Wallpapered) | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 270) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord I "Tapeten" TLR Camera
Description:
nickel plated "Wallpaper" design, serial number 025225, body G, shutter working, operates correctly, with leather case. |
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| Jan 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 167) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord I Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 057126, body F-G, possibly re-painted, shutter works, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/3.8 7.5cm lens, optics F with cleaning |
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| Aug 2024 | £20 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 504) Title: A Rolleicord I TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleicord I TLR Camera, shutter working, body F, paint wear/scratches to edges, with Car Zeiss Jena 7.5cm f/3.5 lens, elements F-G, fungus spots, |
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| Aug 2023 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 222) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord I Model 2 K3 511 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
1934-36, serial no.070423, with a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/3.8 7.5cm lens, serial no.1748945, shutter working, body F, mirror heavily marked, lens G, |
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| Aug 2023 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 402) Title: A Rolleicord I Nickel Plated TLR Cameras
Description:
A Rolleicord I Nickel Plated TLR Cameras, shutter working, body F, surface oxidation & paint wear, with 7.5cm f/4.5 Triotar lens, elements P-F, in |
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| Aug 2023 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 137) Title: A Rolleicord I TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleicord I TLR Camera, shutter working, body G, some paint wear to edges, with Carl Zeiss Jena 7.5cm f/3.8 Triotar lens, elements G, in worn ERC |
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| Jan 2021 | £74 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 507) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord I TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 070188, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/3.8 75mm lens, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, F, chip to front element and some internal |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleicord I worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices for the Rolleicord I sit in the £20–£30 range, with a median around £30, so value is firmly at the entry level of the vintage TLR market.
How much does a Rolleicord I sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer results show the camera selling for roughly £20 to £30, with clean, fully functional examples achieving the upper end of that range.
Is the Rolleicord I a good buy at this price?
At this price level it is primarily of interest to collectors of early Franke & Heidecke TLRs and users willing to accept its age; budget for a service, as a CLA can easily exceed the purchase price.