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Rollei Rolleicord III

The Rolleicord III is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera made by Franke & Heidecke of Germany, introduced in 1950. It sat as the lower-cost Rolleicord line alongside the more expensive Rolleiflex, aimed at amateur photographers shooting 120 roll film.

At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the Rolleicord III have run between roughly £30 and £63, with a median around £44 across the recent recorded sales. These are saleroom wholesale results rather than retail asking prices, and what a Rolleicord III is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether the taking lens is free of haze and fungus — clean, working examples sit at the upper end of the range while scruffy or seized bodies sell for less.

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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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £30 Special Auction Services
Jan 2025 £63 Chiswick Auctions
Dec 2024 £44 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £88 Flints Auctions
Jan 2021 £93 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleicord III worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices value the Rolleicord III between about £30 and £63, with a median near £44 — condition of the shutter and lens is the main driver.

How much does a Rolleicord III sell for at UK auction?

A typical Rolleicord III sells for around £40–£50 at UK saleroom level, with tidier examples reaching into the low £60s and rougher bodies closer to £30.

Is the Rolleicord III the same as a Rolleiflex?

No — the Rolleicord line was Rollei's cheaper TLR range, so a Rolleicord III's price and value sit well below a comparable Rolleiflex of the same era.

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