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.
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - Model K7GX | ||
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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. |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1, Edition 1989 - 1991 | ||
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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. |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - "Expression" | ||
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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.
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - "Gold Expression" | ||
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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. |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX 80 Model 1 - "Japan Edition" | ||
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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. |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX 80 Model 2 - "Expression" | ||
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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. |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 2 - "75 Years Rollei" | ||
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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. |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 2 - "Club Jersey" | ||
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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.
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 1 - "Royal" |
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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 |
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| Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Model 2 | ||
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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.
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