The final Rolleicord TLR from 1962, most refined budget Rollei with possible Zeiss Planar lens at accessible pricing.
The Rolleicord Vb is the final version of the Rolleicord TLR medium format camera from Rollei, released approximately 1962. An updated Rolleicord V with improved flash synchronisation. Fixed lenses.
6×6cm format (120 rollfilm, 12 exposures). Fixed Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens. Compur-Rapid leaf shutter. Waist-level finder. Fixed lenses — no interchangeable mount.
The Rolleicord Vb updated the Va with improved flash sync and some refinements. The final iteration of the Rolleicord series. After the Vb, Rollei discontinued the Rolleicord line as the Rolleiflex became the standard product.
On the used market the Rolleicord Vb is a collectible entry-level Rollei TLR. Condition checks: Xenar lens element, Compur-Rapid shutter at all speeds, film transport. Fixed lenses — no interchangeable mount.