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 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: August 2023
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| Aug 2023 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 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 | £35 | 🇬🇧 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.