Rollei Rolleicord II (IIc / Model 4 / Model K3-542)
The Rolleicord II is a twin-lens reflex medium-format camera made by Franke & Heidecke, shooting 6x6cm frames on 120 roll film. It sat below the Rolleiflex in Rollei's TLR range, offering the same body format at a lower price point when new, and was produced in several sub-variants including the IIc (Model 4 / K3-542).
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rolleicord II have sold for between roughly £19 and £88, with a median around £30 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail dealer prices. As of 2026, this places the camera among the more affordable vintage TLRs, though the range is wide: cosmetically tidy examples with clean glass and a working shutter are worth considerably more than untested bodies, which is where the lower end of the price band sits.
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: October 2024
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| Oct 2024 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 178) Title: A Rolleicord II Type 4 TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1039268, body F-G, some paint loss on the corners, shutter works, focus works, advance wheel is stuck, optics F-G, with caps. |
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| Sep 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 104) Title: A Rolleicord II Model 4 TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 949108, body F, leatherette in fair condition on rear, lifting in places, viewfinder stiff to operate, shutter works but sticky |
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| Jan 2024 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 220) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord II Type 4 TLR Camera
Description:
black, circa 1947, serial no.985757, with a non-original Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, a replacement focusing screen and a Rolleicord |
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| Mar 2022 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 708) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord IIc Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, slow speeds slightly too slow, optics G, some internal haze present, with maker's ever ready case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2021 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 505) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord II Type 4 TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 872245, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/3.5 75mm lens, body, F-G, shutter working, some leather lifting, lens, F, some internal haze |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleicord II worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have ranged from about £19 for rough examples up to £88 for tidier ones, with a median value near £30.
How much does a Rolleicord II sell for at UK auction?
It typically sells for between £19 and £88 at hammer, with condition, shutter function, and lens clarity being the main factors that move the price within that band.
Is the Rolleicord II a good film camera to buy?
It is a 6x6 TLR using widely available 120 film, and at its current price it offers an inexpensive entry into medium format, provided you budget for a service if the shutter is slow.
What film does the Rolleicord II use?
It uses 120 roll film, producing 6x6cm square negatives.