Rolleiflex TLR Film Cameras

A Touch of Vintage with Rolleiflex TLR

The Rolleiflex TLR is a high-end camera by Rollei-Werk. Introduced in 1929, it is a simple companion camera with exceptional build quality, superior optics and modest weight, all contained in a compact size. You can get vintage Rolleiflex TLR cameras at a variety of prices on eBay.

The original Rolleiflex was a Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) camera that used roll film. However, if you are looking for a modern digital spin on the Rolleiflex, you can get a miniature digital camera reproduction. The Japanese company Sharan Megahouse currently produces a digital version of the Rolleiflex under licence by German manufacturer Minox.

The Rolleiflex TLR is a classic camera with a rich history. From the Rolleiflex Original TLR 1928 to the Rolleiflex 2.8Gx TLR 1987, several improvements have been made. If you are looking to get a Rolleiflex TLR for active everyday use, a modern version would suit your needs better. If you are looking for a Rolleiflex that will make a great addition to your collection, an older, vintage model would be better. That being said, here is a list of the most notable Rolleiflex TLRs:

• Rolleiflex Original 1928: First Rolleiflex ever made.
• Rolleiflex 2.8C 1953: First model for practical everyday use.
• Rolleiflex 4x4 1957: Stylishly designed 4x4 format TLR camera.
• Rolleiflex 3.5F 1959: Best Rolleiflex ever made.
• Rolleiflex 2.8GX 1987: Last Rolleiflex TLR model made.

Not many vintage cameras still enjoy as much attention and popularity today as the Rolleiflex TLR. Many great portrait photographers favoured it, particularly the 80mm F2.8. It is also known for its amazing Zeiss lens, which, unlike modern cameras, cannot be changed on the camera because it was designed that way. Instead of interchangeable lenses, the Rolleiflex TLR comes with three fixed lenses, one for a wide angle, another for normal angle, and the last for telephoto. The obsession of the makers of the Rolleiflex with quality made them come up with a camera that has almost over-engineered superior build quality and lenses that do not compromise on quality. This is why it is so loved by the photography world.