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Rolleiflex Old Standard Film Type?
I bought an Old Standard Rolleiflex from KEH.com, but, I did so without considering the type of film it uses. I asked the sales associate, but she seemed a little unsure. She said it used 120 film. This is good, since this is what I was wanting. But, I still am a little uneasy.
The reason I question the film type is because there are several types of Old Standards. The one I purchased has a 75mm f3.8 Tessar. The other models from this period have an f3.5 and 4.5 aperture, and use 620, 621, and 622 film; all of which are not made or hard to find. I was wanting a 120 6x6 camera, nothing more.
Does anyone know where I can find some concrete information on this subject? Thanks.
4 Answers
- monophotoLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
You really need to do some homework before making a purchase like that.
But since it's done - - - if the sales clerk said that the camera you bought uses 120 film, then buy a roll of 120 film and use it. If it won't fit, then you have a clear case of misrepresentation by the sales clerk and KEH should take the camera back and return your money.
Actually, the difference between 120 and 620 film series was in the spool rather than in the film - it is theoretically possible to use 120 film in a camera designed for 620, but you would have to transfer the film to a different spool. Probably too much work.
- PolyhistorLv 71 decade ago
Somewhere on camera, probably right under the lens, is a model number. That is where it is on my Rolleicord. Look into downloading an instruction manual for it and read and find out for yourself. The KEH salesman should have known, but since I know that particular salesperson, I might have a reason to believe they would not know.
My bet would be that it is a 120 film camera and the way to figure that out most quickly, it to spent a few bucks on a roll of 120 and see if it fits.
Don't every buy a pig in a poke!
