Rolleicord Va Medium Format TLR - Good Condition | Classic German Twin-Lens Reflex with Heidosmat & Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 75mm Lenses

The Rolleicord Va is a beautifully crafted German medium format Twin-Lens Reflex camera that represents the pinnacle of mid-century optical and mechanical engineering. Built by Franke & Heidecke in Braunschweig between 1957 and 1961, the Rolleicord Va offered photographers an accessible entry point into the legendary Rollei TLR system — delivering the same iconic waist-level shooting experience and exceptional 6x6 medium format image quality as its more celebrated Rolleiflex siblings. The Heidosmat 75mm f/3.2 viewing lens is Rollei's own high-quality finder optic, while the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens — from one of Germany's most respected optical manufacturers — delivers sharp, contrasty images with a rendering quality that remains highly sought after by photographers and collectors worldwide. Serial numbers: Body 1362415 / Viewing Lens (Heidosmat) 293623 / Taking Lens (Xenar) 3457085.

Key Features

• Medium format 6x6 Twin-Lens Reflex — exceptional image quality and fine grain
• Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens — legendary German optical quality
• Heidosmat 75mm f/3.2 viewing lens for bright and accurate framing
• Waist-level viewfinder for a unique and considered shooting experience
• Compatible with 120 film
• Synchro-Compur leaf shutter — quiet, precise, and vibration-free
• All-metal construction of the highest quality
• Produced between 1957 and 1961 — a significant period in Rollei's history
• A genuine masterpiece of German optical and mechanical heritage

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use; no cracks or damage to housing or leatherette
• Optics: Both viewing and taking lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; film transport and wind mechanism operating smoothly; focus and aperture controls operating smoothly

"The Rolleicord Va with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar is one of those combinations that serious medium format photographers genuinely treasure. The Xenar's rendering is unmistakably German — precise, contrasty, and with a natural quality that rewards every frame. The waist-level viewfinder encourages a slower, more considered approach to photography, and the 6x6 negatives that result are simply stunning. A magnificent piece of photographic history in good condition."

What's Included

• Rolleicord Va TLR camera
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Technical Specifications

• Brand: Rolleicord (Franke & Heidecke)
• Model: Rolleicord Va
• Serial Number (Body): 1362415
• Viewing Lens: Heidosmat 75mm f/3.2
• Serial Number (Viewing Lens): 293623
• Taking Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 75mm f/3.5
• Serial Number (Taking Lens): 3457085
• Production Period: 1957 – 1961
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Shutter: Synchro-Compur leaf shutter
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/3.5 – f/22
• Viewfinder: Waist-level with magnifier
• Filter Thread: Bay I
• Dimensions: approx. 96 x 145 x 98mm
• Weight: approx. 870g
• Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition

Shipping & Customs Information

• Country of Origin: Germany
• HS Code: 9006.59.00