Rolleiflex Automat
Automatic film advance meets German precision.
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Specifications
| Taking Lens | Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 |
| Viewing Lens | Heidosmat 75mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Shutter | Compur-Rapid |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | None |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Crank with auto film stop |
- First automatic film advance Rolleiflex
- Revolutionary auto-stop mechanism
- Multiple variants (MX, X models)
- Set the standard for later models
History
The Rolleiflex Automat series introduced automatic film spacing and frame counting, eliminating the possibility of overlapping exposures. Available with either Zeiss Tessar or Schneider Xenar lenses, these cameras represented the pinnacle of pre-war TLR design.
Innovations
- Automatic film spacing
- Auto frame counter
Collector Notes
Historic model that introduced automatic features. Pre-war models are rare.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $100 – $200 |
| Average | $200 – $350 |
| Good | $350 – $500 |
| Excellent | $500 – $750 |
| Mint | $750 – $1100 |
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