Rolleiflex Automat 6×6 TLR Camera – Model 2 – K4B – 1939/45

A long line of Rolleiflex, Rolleicord and related cameras has been seen since 1929.

THE must have professional camera all over the world. Producing high quality 6×6 cm square negatives in a compact very easy to operate camera, with the best lens available.

This is the 1939 Automat Model 2 with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 3.5/75mm lens.

A medium format TLR film camera manufactured by Franke & Heidecke, Braunschweig, Germany, and produced between 1939-45.

Specification
Serial No: 1008139
Taking Lens: Zeiss Tessar 3.5/75 Bayonet I
Franke & Heidecke name under viewing lens
Finder lens: Heidoscop Anastigmat 2.8/75mm Bayonet I
Shutter: Compur – Rapid, 1 – 1/500 sec., T & B, Self-timer
Gray aperture & shutter control dial inlay
Film: 6×6: B II 8 (120)
Film Transportation: winding lever with auto stop, lever also cocks the shutter
Dimensions: 14.0×9.0x9.5cm
Weight: 928 grams
Hinged back with exposure guide. Could be used with Rolleikin I to use 35mm film or with the special glass plate film adapter.

Good condition for age. No damage but some paint wearing and minor marks from use.

Fully operational, as far as I can tell. Shutter, focussing, film winding tested.

Includes original blue velvet lined leather case, also in good condition but missing the neck strap.