Rolleiflex | Medium Format Film Camera | Fair

Brand: Rolleiflex

Condition: Used

Name: Rolleiflex

Type: Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Medium Format Film Camera

Type of Film: 120 Film

CPB Body Code: R9

Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5

Condition: Fair

The Rolleiflex (R9) has been inspected, cleaned, and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in good working condition. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, focusing mechanisms, film transport controls, and shutter release operating correctly.

As with the original design, this Rolleiflex does not feature a built-in light meter. Exposure must therefore be determined using an external light meter or a light metering app before making an exposure. This is a standard characteristic of the camera.

The fitted Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 lens has been cleaned and is in good working condition. The optics are clean overall, with only minor surface scratches that do not significantly affect practical image quality.

Cosmetically, the camera body is in good condition, showing minor visible wear and  discolouration consistent with careful use. The waist-level viewfinder is cloudy, which may cause some inconvenience while composing and achieving critical focus. This affects the viewing experience and does not affect the photographs recorded on film. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

The Rolleiflex is one of the most iconic medium format cameras ever produced, renowned for its exceptional engineering, compact design, and outstanding image quality. Featuring a bright waist-level finder and the highly regarded Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens, it produces beautifully detailed 6 × 6 cm negatives with rich tonality and classic medium format rendering. Its quiet leaf shutter allows flash synchronisation at all shutter speeds, making it equally well suited to portraits, documentary photography, street photography, travel, and fine art work.

This camera uses 120 roll film, producing 6 × 6 cm negatives.

TLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter operation, film transport reliability, focusing mechanism, viewing system, lens condition, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.