Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 Cut-Away
The Rolleiflex 3.5 Cut-Away is a sectioned demonstration version of Rollei's medium-format twin-lens reflex, with portions of the body cut away to reveal the internal mechanism. These were used as shop-window and training displays rather than as working cameras.
Cut-Away display Rolleiflex bodies are rare collector items, and pricing data is thin: a single UK auction hammer record from 2014 shows £2,000 at saleroom level (wholesale, not retail). With only one data point, today's value is best treated as indicative, and what a comparable example sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, condition of the exposed mechanism, and provenance.
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: November 2014
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30944) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5 'Cut-Away'
Description:
very rare cutaway model (probably for display at Photokina 1950), with Xenar 3.5/75mm no.2345432 in near mint condition Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 3.5 Cut-Away worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, a Rolleiflex 3.5 Cut-Away hammered at £2,000, so that figure is the best current reference for its value, though one sale is a thin basis for a firm price.
How much does a Rolleiflex 3.5 Cut-Away sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction hammer price is £2,000, exclusive of buyer's premium; with no other comparable sales, the market price for another example could land meaningfully above or below that level.
Is the Rolleiflex 3.5 Cut-Away a usable camera?
No. Cut-Away bodies are display pieces with the casing sectioned to show the mechanism, so they are bought for collecting and exhibition rather than for taking pictures.