Rolleicord Ia Type 3. A prewar model introduced in 1938. This was the first Rolleicord to feature chrome plating, and production is said to have continued until around 1945.

The taking lens is a Zeiss Jena Triotar 75mm f4.5. The shutter is a rim-set Deckel Compur, with a top speed of 1/300. The distance scale is in meters. The film counter uses a red window.

This is a simply built Rolleicord, attractive for its compact and lightweight body, as well as its charming, straightforward design. Actual weight is 726g.

To set the film counter, load the film and advance it until 1 appears in the red window. Then, while pressing the button in the center of the winding knob, push the counter set switch down until it clicks, and confirm that 1 is displayed in the counter.

A Rolleicord in very good condition for a prewar model. Rolleicords and Rolleiflexes from this period are often found in near-junk condition, but this example has retained a very nice exterior. Paint loss is minimal, and there are no noticeable dents or impact marks. There is a slight distortion on the bottom edge of the back door, but it causes no issues in use, including actual shooting.

This camera was used and enjoyed by one of our customers until recently, and it is fully practical. All functions operate properly. Focus has been checked on the focusing screen. Infinity focus in the finder is very slightly off, but still within an acceptable range.

The front element of the Triotar has some cleaning marks, and the rear element has small scratches. These may have a slight effect when shooting against strong light. We saw portrait sample photos taken by the customer, and they were impressive, with a clearly defined plane of focus and the gentle rendering characteristic of an uncoated lens.