Rollei Rolleicord Ia
The Rolleicord Ia is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera made by Franke & Heidecke, using 120 roll film to produce 6×6cm negatives. Introduced in the mid-1930s, it sat below the Rolleiflex in Rollei's range and was positioned as a more affordable medium-format TLR for amateur photographers.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rolleicord Ia have ranged from around £31 to £81, with a median close to £50 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, the model's value is heavily condition-sensitive: clean, working examples sell for more, while hazy lenses, stiff shutters or damaged leatherette pull prices toward the lower end of the range.
Variants
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Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £81 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 307) Title: A Rolleicord 1a Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, leather covered, body G, shutter working, viewfinder clear, with Triotar f/4.5 7.5cm lens. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is |
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| Aug 2024 | £44 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 166) Title: A Rolleicord 1a Type 3 TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 757757, body G, a little lifting of leatherette, advance works, shutter works, with f/4.5 7.5cm Triotar lens, optics F with |
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| Jan 2023 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 344) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord 1a Model 2 TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1937-38, with a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 7.5cm lens, serial no. 1948804, shutter working, body F-G, dust to mirror, lens F, haze, |
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| Jan 2022 | £31 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 203) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Ia Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body F, signs of heavy use, shutter working but speeds slow, with Tessar 75mm f/4.5 lens, optics F, some haze & fungus present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2021 | £56 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 547) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Ia TLR Camera
Description:
serial no. 2094089, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 75mm lens, body, F, shutter working, lens, G, mark to front element, with maker's case Note: |
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| Jan 2021 | £93 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 688) Title: A Rollei Rolleicord Ia TLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 681150, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 75mm lens, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG, some very light internal haze and |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleicord Ia worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices put the Rolleicord Ia between roughly £31 and £81, with a median around £50 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Rolleicord Ia sell for at UK auction?
Hammer results over the last few years have clustered in the £30–£80 range, so most examples sell for under £100 before buyer's premium.
What affects the price of a Rolleicord Ia?
Shutter accuracy, lens clarity, viewing-screen brightness and the condition of the body covering are the main factors; a clean, fully working example commands a clear premium over a shelf-queen with issues.
Is the Rolleicord Ia still usable?
Yes — it takes standard 120 roll film and, once serviced, can be used for 6×6 photography, which is part of why it retains value rather than trading purely as a display piece.