Rollei Rolleicord Va
The Rolleicord Va is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera made by Franke & Heidecke, using 120 roll film. It sits in the Rolleicord line, positioned as the more affordable alternative to the Rolleiflex TLRs of the same era, and was introduced in the late 1950s.
In today's UK auction market, hammer prices for the Rolleicord Va have ranged from about £60 to £190 across recent saleroom results, with a median value near £140. Condition drives most of the spread: clean, working bodies with clear viewing screens and smooth shutters sell for the upper end of that range, while examples with haze, sticky shutter speeds or cosmetic wear are worth considerably less.
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 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 44) Title: A Rolleicord Va TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleicord Va TLR Camera, serial no Va 1942894, shutter sluggish in slow speeds, self timer working, with film plate back, appears to be home |
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| Oct 2024 | £140 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 234) Title: A Rolleicord VA TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleicord VA TLR Camera, type 2, 12 6x6cm exposure counter, serial no 1919601, shutter working, self timer working, body G, some paint wear to |
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| Apr 2024 | £190 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 258) Title: A Rolleicord Va TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleicord Va TLR Camera, type 2, serial no 1928828, shutter working, self timer working, body G-VG, with Schneider Kreuznack 75mm f/3.5 lens, |
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| Apr 2024 | £250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 173) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
1958-61, black, serial no. 1923253, with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f/3.5 74mm lens, body G, shutter working, optics G, some light haze present, with (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2024 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 151) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, optics F-G, some light haze & fungus present, with maker's case & cap, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2024 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 240) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
1958-61, black, serial no. 1931193, with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f/3.5 74mm lens, body G-VG, shutter working, optics F-G, some fungus & haze (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2024 | £70 | Cullens of Surrey | |
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Auction: Collectors Sale Including A Large One Owner Comic Collecti (Lot 25) Title: Franke & Heidecke Rolleicord TLR Va Type 1 Camera Serial 1565494
Description:
Franke & Heidecke Rolleicord TLR Va Type 1 Camera Serial 1565494 |
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| Aug 2023 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 240) Title: A Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working but leaf shutter slow to close after exposure, with Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, optics G, some haze & cleaning marks (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 237) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, optics G, some light cleaning marks, dust & haze present, with 16 exposure 645 insert installed, in maker's case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2022 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 509) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no.1943847, with Schneider Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, body, VG-E, shutter working on all speeds, lenses, G-VG, some light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 788) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working but slow on slow speeds, optics G-VG, some slight haze present, with box & instruction manuals, also with a Rolleicord (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39226) Title: Rolleicord Va outfit
Description:
Very rare outfit in very good condition and working order with Xenar 3.5/75mm no.5335025, Rolleilux hood/light meter (reacting) in leather case, plate holder adapter with ground glass back and 3x film plate holders, Rolleinar Bay 1 set (1+2+3), U-V filter, 5x color filters, Rolleipol filter, Microscope adapter set, masks for 24x36mm and 28x40mm, Rolleifix pistol grip, lenses cap and original hard case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jan 2021 | £186 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 541) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va TLR Camera
Description:
serial no. 1594572, with Schneider Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, body, G-VG, lens, G, some light cleaning marks to front element, with maker's case Note: |
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| Nov 2018 | £264 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1279) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va TLR Camera
Description:
1957, black, serial no. 1928083, with Schneider Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no. 5575270, body, VG-E, shutter working but requires attention, lens, |
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| Apr 2018 | £108 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1185) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Va TLR Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 1902667, with Schneider Xenar f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no. 5362380, body, G-VG, shutter not working, lens, VG, with lens cap and |
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| May 2009 | EUR 320 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18560) Title: Rolleicord Va
Description:
second type with Xenar 3.5/75mm no.5422773 in good working order, case, hood, cap, filters Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 350 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 460 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17143) Title: Rolleicord Va
Description:
early Va in mint and good working condition, Xenar 3.5/75mm no.5135203, case Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleicord Va worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £60 and £190, with a median around £140 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Rolleicord Va sell for at auction?
Working examples typically sell for £125–£190 at UK auction, while rougher bodies with shutter or lens faults can change hands for under £80.
Is the Rolleicord Va a good value medium-format TLR?
At a current price point well below comparable Rolleiflex models, the Va offers the same 6x6 negative size on 120 film, making it one of the more accessible entry points into Rollei TLR shooting.