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The Rolleiflex GX series

Chronological overview of the Rolleiflex GX camera series

The International Rollei Club presents here comprehensive specifications of the Rolleiflex GX camera series. All data was compiled from unique original Franke & Heidecke factory archive sheets but be aware that some data may differ from what might have been published elsewhere, this due to differences in the various resources. Use the data as reference for your used or new to buy photo camera, catalog your Rollei collection and learn more about the unique Rollei Twin Eye Reflex cameras.
All the data here provided is also available as eBook.

August 1987 - March 1994, 10,200 pieces.
Serials: 2.985.501 - later coded
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter: Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film: 120 for 12 exp. 6x6
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.
Dimensions: 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight: 1,235 grams. Serials: 4.016.xxx - n/a for cameras made in 1989
1990 and later: 5.010.000 - 5.017.999, total of 1500 pieces
Gold plated name plate, metallic gray painted, Napa alligator print leather.
Rolleiflex 2.8 GX -
Helmut Newton
1994 Serials: coded
Gray leather, Helmut Newton signature on back panel.
Both cameras technically identical to 2.8 GX: Taking lens: Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Synchro Compur MXV, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Built in  exposure metering.
Dimensions : 11.2x10.5x14.8cm.
Weight : 1,220 grams. Special Edition celebrating 65 Years Rolleiflex TLR cameras.
Model K7GX
March 1994 - January 1995 , 500 pieces.
Cat. No. 79981
Serials: coded, on top of Rollei label.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120 for 12 exp. 6x6
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,235 grams.

Plaque on camera back –
“Expression 94”

Suede leather-like surfaces

Special Edition celebrating 65 Years Rolleiflex TLR cameras. Gold plated with brown suede leather-like surfaces.
Serials:
Individual numbering 01/33 - 33/33, only 33 pieces made in 1994.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120/220 for 12 or 24 exposures exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,275 grams.

The background of the Rolleiflex name plate is brown, to match the leather surfaces. All visible metal parts are 24k gold plated.

Special Edition for the Japanese market. The only Rollei 2.8 2.8 GX Model 1 with a Seiko shutter (which became standard later on Model 2). Blue hand finished Japanese Urushi lacquer.
Serials:
Individual numbering on gold plated plaque on right camera side, from 001/130 to 130/130, only 130 pieces made.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Seiko Nr. 0 X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer. Mid 1995 - End 1996 , 1000 pieces.
Redesigned focusing knob and a new Copal shutter.
Serials:
Coded, above Rolleiflex plate.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Copal Nr. 0 X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120 for 12 exposures exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,235 grams. Special Edition celebrating 75 Years Rollei . Gold plated Rolleiflex plate and shutter release / flash contact. Brown Lizard print leather surfaces.
Serials:
Individual numbering 01/01 - 12/75, 900 pieces made in 1995 , 75 each month. Example: the first one in January being 01/01, the last one 01/75.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer. (Note: most other GX Models 2 have a Japanese Copal or Seiko shutter!)
Film : 120 for 12 exposures exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,275 grams.

Comes with a dedicated book "The History of the Twin Lens Rolleiflex" in a wood presentation box and included a set of Rolleinar II and III close up lens attachments and certificate.

Year 1996 , 100 pieces
Special order by Mr. Ian Parker for the UK RolleiClub Jersey.
Cat. No. 80 808
Serials: either the name of the owner, or a special combination of letters and numbers on top of Rollei label.
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120 for 12 exp. 6x6
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,235 grams.

Plaque on camera back –
“Jersey - Ian Parker”

Solid gold Rollei logo on hood

individually numbered

Burgundy red Lizard print leather

CE engraved in bottom tripod plate

Special Edition mostly gold plated with brown African Lizard surfaces & hand finished Japanese Urushi high gloss lacquer in Royal Blue.
1996 - 2000 , only 200 pieces each year.
Serials:
Special range from 10001 - 101000
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Schneider or Zeiss Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Seiko # 0, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120 for 12 exposures exp. 6x6, & 35mm adapter Rolleikin 2.
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12. Blank film pressure plate.
Built in TTL exposure metering with 2 photo cells.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,275 grams.

Comes in wood presentation box.

This camera was presented parallel to a "Royal" version of the famous
Rollei 35.

Year 2000
The legendary twin-lens reflex camera commemorating the 80th anniversary of Rollei.
Cat. No. 80 808
Serials:
coded
Taking lens: Rollei Planar HFT 2.8/80, bayonet 3.
Viewing lens: Rollei Heidosmat 2.8/80, bayonet 3
Shutter :
Synchro Compur X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., self timer.
Film : 120 for 12 exp. 6x6
Film Transportation : winding lever with auto stop on first exposure, exposure counter for exposures 1-12.
Built in TTL exposure metering with additional flash control via SCA 356 adapter.
Dimensions : 10.9x10.8x14.7cm.
Weight : 1,275 grams.

Plaque on camera back – “80 Years”

Focusing knob with anniversary imprint

Certificate of authenticity of special edition

Anniversary brochure with highlights of 80 years of Rollei history

Special edition available from April of anniversary year