The Rolleiflex SL66 is an iconic professional medium format SLR camera produced by Rollei from 1966 and designed as a competitor to systems such as the Hasselblad V-series. The camera uses the 6x6 cm film format and is known for its robust mechanical construction, excellent ergonomics, and unique features such as a tilt-capable lens mount for perspective control and creative depth-of-field adjustments.
This version comes with the high-quality Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 wide-angle lens, a lens with an excellent optical reputation that provides a wide field of view on the 6x6 format. The Distagon is particularly suitable for landscapes, architecture, interiors, and creative compositions where a strong sense of space is desired.
The Rolleiflex SL66 combines fully mechanical operation with precise focusing and a bright viewfinder. Thanks to its modular system, a wide range of lenses and accessories could be used, making it a favourite among professional photographers for many years. It remains an interesting camera for collectors and photographers who appreciate the unique qualities of classic medium format photography.
Note: The shutter button sometimes needs to be manually pushed out, but usually it springs back out nicely. Or you can use a shutter release cable.