Rollei Rolleicord Ia
The Rolleicord Ia is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera made by Franke & Heidecke, using 120 roll film to produce 6×6cm negatives. Introduced in the mid-1930s, it sat below the Rolleiflex in Rollei's range and was positioned as a more affordable medium-format TLR for amateur photographers.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rolleicord Ia have ranged from around £31 to £81, with a median close to £50 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, the model's value is heavily condition-sensitive: clean, working examples sell for more, while hazy lenses, stiff shutters or damaged leatherette pull prices toward the lower end of the range.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 307) Title: A Rolleicord 1a Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, leather covered, body G, shutter working, viewfinder clear, with Triotar f/4.5 7.5cm lens. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is |
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| Aug 2024 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 166) Title: A Rolleicord 1a Type 3 TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 757757, body G, a little lifting of leatherette, advance works, shutter works, with f/4.5 7.5cm Triotar lens, optics F with |
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| Jan 2023 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 344) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord 1a Model 2 TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1937-38, with a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 7.5cm lens, serial no. 1948804, shutter working, body F-G, dust to mirror, lens F, haze, |
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| Jan 2022 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 203) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Ia Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body F, signs of heavy use, shutter working but speeds slow, with Tessar 75mm f/4.5 lens, optics F, some haze & fungus present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2021 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 547) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Ia TLR Camera
Description:
serial no. 2094089, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 75mm lens, body, F, shutter working, lens, G, mark to front element, with maker's case Note: |
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| Jan 2021 | £93 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 688) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Ia TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 681150, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 75mm lens, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG, some very light internal haze and |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleicord Ia worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices put the Rolleicord Ia between roughly £31 and £81, with a median around £50 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Rolleicord Ia sell for at UK auction?
Hammer results over the last few years have clustered in the £30–£80 range, so most examples sell for under £100 before buyer's premium.
What affects the price of a Rolleicord Ia?
Shutter accuracy, lens clarity, viewing-screen brightness and the condition of the body covering are the main factors; a clean, fully working example commands a clear premium over a shelf-queen with issues.
Is the Rolleicord Ia still usable?
Yes — it takes standard 120 roll film and, once serviced, can be used for 6×6 photography, which is part of why it retains value rather than trading purely as a display piece.