Condition: Good. Front leather is completely off, but the rest is in tact. Eye level viewfinder has a small dent on top.

Includes: Front element cap, eye level viewfinder.

The Rolleiflex 3.5B TLR (Twin-Lens Reflex) is a medium-format film camera that was introduced in the 1950s by Rollei. Here are the key technical specifications for this model:

Rolleiflex 3.5B TLR Specifications

• Format: 120 roll film (produces 6x6 cm square images)

• Lens Mount: Fixed lens system (non-interchangeable lenses)

• Lenses:

  • Taking Lens: 75mm f/3.5 Zeiss Planar or Schneider Xenar

  • Viewing Lens: 75mm f/3.2 (usually a Zeiss Tessar or Schneider Xenar)

• Shutter: Synchro-Compur leaf shutter

  • Shutter Speeds: 1s to 1/500s + Bulb mode

  • Flash Synchronization: X and M sync

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22 (on the taking lens)

• Focusing System:

  • Focusing Mechanism: Manual, geared focus

  • Focusing Range: 1 meter (3.3 feet) to infinity

• Viewfinder:

  • Type: Waist-level finder with a large, bright ground glass

  • Magnification: Approximately 1x

  • Focusing Aid: Ground glass with central split image and microprism collar

• Film Transport:

  • Film Advance: Manual, using a film advance crank

  • Film Rewind: Manual, using a rewind knob

• Exposure Meter: Optional external exposure meter or handheld meter, as the 3.5B did not come with a built-in meter.

• Tripod Socket: Standard 1/4" thread

• Dimensions:

  • Height: 10.7 cm (4.2 inches)

  • Width: 12.5 cm (4.9 inches)

  • Depth: 9.5 cm (3.7 inches)

  • Weight: Approx. 700-800 grams (1.5-1.75 lbs) without film

Notable Features:

• Viewfinder: The Rolleiflex 3.5B features a high-quality waist-level viewfinder, which is essential for precise composition and focusing, especially for portrait and landscape photography.

• Optical Quality: With the Planar or Xenar lenses, the camera is known for delivering excellent image quality with sharpness, good contrast, and minimal distortion.

• Build: Built with solid craftsmanship, the camera is relatively compact and provides a durable feel, typically featuring metal construction with leatherette covering.

Film Formats:

• 120 Film: The Rolleiflex 3.5B produces 12 frames per roll, with each image measuring 6x6 cm.

Other Notes:

• The 3.5B was part of the famous Rollei TLR series, designed for professional photographers but also accessible to enthusiasts.

• The camera operates entirely manually, requiring the user to set exposure, aperture, and focus without automated features, allowing for full control over image creation.

This model is often praised for its image quality, build quality, and ease of use, making it a classic choice for medium-format film photography.