Rollei Rolleiflex

{"overview":"The Rolleiflex is a medium-format twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera line introduced by the German maker Franke & Heidecke in 1929 and produced over many decades under the Rollei name. The records here date mostly from the 2000s and early 2010s, so what a Rolleiflex is worth today depends heavily on which specific variant, taking lens (Tessar, Xenar, Planar, Xenotar) and condition the lot carries; clean, working examples with Planar or Xenotar taking lenses typically sell for considerably more than entry-level variants. Because the Rolleiflex designation covers many sub-models, any given listing's value and the price it sells for in 2026 should be cross-checked against the specific model number.","buying_guide":"Common issues to inspect on any Rolleiflex include sticky or slow shutter speeds (especially the slow end), haze or separation in the taking or viewing lens, focus-screen dimness, worn leatherette, and play in the focus knob. Check that the film-advance and frame-counter mechanism engages cleanly, and look for dents to the film-back door.

Generated summary, 22 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.