Rollei Rolleicord II (IIb /Model 3 / Model K3-541)
The Rolleicord II is a 6x6 medium format twin-lens reflex made by Franke & Heidecke as the budget alternative to the Rolleiflex line, with the IIb (Model 3 / K3-541) variant introduced in the late 1930s. It uses 120 roll film and was positioned as a more affordable TLR for amateur photographers when new.
With only a single recorded UK auction result, the price evidence for the Rolleicord IIb is thin: one example sold for £44 at hammer in 2022. As a wholesale saleroom figure that excludes commission, this gives only a rough indication of what a Rolleicord II is worth in 2026, and condition, working shutter, and clean optics will heavily influence what any individual camera sells for today.
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: August 2023
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| Aug 2023 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 219) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord IIb K3 541 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
1938-39, serial no.803789, with a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/3.5 7.5cm lens, shutter working, body G, lens F, overall haze, with maker's ever ready |
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| Jun 2022 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 518) Title: A Rolleicord II B Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 1050590, body G, shutter working, optics G, some light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleicord II (IIb) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Rolleicord IIb sold for £44 hammer in 2022, so current value is likely in a similar low double-digit range for an average example, with cleaner working cameras potentially achieving more.
How much does a Rolleicord II sell for at auction?
The only recorded sale in our data is £44 at a UK auction, which is a wholesale hammer price before buyer's premium and does not reflect dealer retail asking prices.
Is the Rolleicord II the same as the Rolleiflex?
No — the Rolleicord was Franke & Heidecke's lower-priced TLR line, sold alongside the more expensive Rolleiflex models, though both share the 6x6 twin-lens reflex format.