Camera · TLR
Rollei Rolleicord Vb
1962-1977
Discontinued120BeginnerIntermediate
Affordable Rollei TLR entry
- Format
- 120
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Metering
- None
- Shutter
- 1/500
- Battery
- None
Mechanical
Max speed
Best for
- Affordable Rollei TLR entry
- Street photography
- Learning medium format
Features
- 75mm f/3.5 Schneider Xenar taking lens
- 6x6 format
- 120 film
- Synchro-Compur shutter
- Knob film advance
- Bayonet I filter mount
Limitations
- No built-in meter
- Fixed lens only
- Knob advance
- Parallax at close focus
Common issues to check
- Shutter oil on aperture blades
- Focus screen deterioration
- Taking lens haze
- Film spacing issues
- Knob advance wear
Buying guide
The Rolleicord Vb (1962-1977) is the last Rolleicord, with a Schneider Xenar 75mm f/3.5, a removable hood and a Synchro-Compur shutter; the first version (to 1966, about 44,500) has MXV with M and X sync. No meter. Check the shutter and both lenses.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £250 - £500
- Excellent condition
- ~£650
Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 120 |
| Years produced | 1962-1977 |
| Mount | Fixed lens |
| Shutter type | Leaf |
| Shutter speeds | 1s - 1/500 |
| Flash sync | all speeds |
| Metering | None |
| Battery required | No |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | N/A |