Rare Baby Rolleiflex original 4x4 127mm vintage TLR film camera f2.8

The original Baby Rolleiflex is a smaller version of the Rolleiflex, taking 4×4cm pictures on 127 film. It was introduced by Franke & Heidecke in 1931 (127,000-523,000). New variants followed in 1934 and 1938. With this camera line Rollei was attempting to expand their already popular line of TLR Cameras by making a smaller variant for use with format 127 film.

The first version of this camera was basically a 3/4 scale copy of the Standard model, of camera, with an exposed shutter and viewing lens. These cameras came with either a 6cm f: 3.5, or 6cm f:2.8 Tessar taking lens. This one is fitted with a more sought after f:2.8 lens. All pre-war Rolleiflex cameras used a simple film transport, of the same design as the Standard.

A spring loaded lever on the side of the camera, was turned clockwise, which advances the counter to the next number. Unlike the Automat film transport; this system required the user to load the film to the first frame, via the ruby window, and then reset the counter to the number one, with a small button. The Camera is in good vintage condition and working well. Shutter fires on all speeds.

Aperture and focus is working smooth. The lens and the viewing lens are in good condition with out any fungus or scratches. Film counter and film advancing is working well too. There is one small screw missing from the viewfinder hood which doesn't affect anything.

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