The Rolleicord Va is a classic, medium-format twin-lens reflex (TLR) film camera manufactured by Franke & Heidecke (Rollei) in Germany between 1957 and 1961.
Designed as a more affordable, lightweight amateur alternative to the prestigious Rolleiflex line, it remains a highly regarded choice for sharp, slow, and deliberate medium-format photography.
Key Specifications & Design
- Taking Lens: Equipped with a sharp four-element [Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 75mm f/3.5 lens
- Viewing Lens: Features a [Heidosmat 75mm f/3.2](0.5.4, 0.5.6) or f/3.5 viewing optics utilizing a Bayonet I mount for filters and hoods.
- Shutter System: Uses a reliable Deckel Synchro-Compur shutter with speeds ranging from 1 to 1/500 second plus Bulb (B).
- Film Formats: Standardly shoots 12 square 6x6cm images on [120 roll film](0.5.4, 0.5.5).
- Internal counters can be changed via counter/mask (not included here) sets to allow 16 exposures (4×4cm or 4×5.5cm) or 24 exposures (28×40mm or 24×36mm).
Condition: It has been recently serviced and is in excellent condition, fully film tested with great results. Cosmetically it has some faint paint loss on edges, as pictures.
Please note: It is configured on mode "X" only , therefore it works with all modern electronic flashes (I have tested the connection and all fine here).

































