Rollei 6001 Professional Medium Format Film Camera
The Rollei 6001 is a Medium Format medium format camera — known for its 6x6 Medium Format Film and Rolleiflex 6000 System. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Overview — Rollei 6001
Key Features — Rollei 6001
6x6 Medium Format Film: Shoots on 120 or 220 roll film in the 6x6cm square format, delivering significantly more detail and tonal depth than 35mm.
Rolleiflex 6000 System: Part of Rollei's modular professional system, with interchangeable film backs, viewfinders, and a wide range of compatible Rollei-mount lenses.
Interchangeable Viewfinders: Ships with a waist-level optical finder and accepts optional 45° and 90° prism finders to suit different shooting styles and orientations.
ISO 25–6400 Film Range: Covers a broad range of film stocks, from slow fine-grain emulsions to fast high-ISO films, without requiring a DX reader.
TTL Flash Integration: Dedicated Rollei hot shoe supports TTL autoflash control via compatible SCA modules for accurate, automatic flash exposure.
Rechargeable NiCd Battery: 9.6V sintered-plate NiCd battery provides approximately 500 exposures per charge, making it practical for full day shoots.
Specifications — Rollei 6001
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Documentary |
| Type | Film |
| Sensor | Medium Format |
| ISO Range | 25 – 6400 |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | Optical waist-level finder (interchangeable, with optional 45° and 90° prism finders) |
| Storage Media | Other |
| Battery | Rechargeable sintered-plate NiCd battery (9.6V) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 500 exposures per charge |
| Weather Sealing | None |
Description — Rollei 6001
The Rollei 6001 Professional is a medium format film SLR camera built on the Rolleiflex 6000 System platform. Its body is constructed from metal with rubberized coatings, giving it a robust and professional feel, while its dimensions of 143 x 139 x 124mm and weight of 1,450g reflect its substantial, purpose-built character. The camera operates with a rechargeable sintered-plate NiCd battery at 9.6V, rated for approximately 500 exposures per charge.
Film sensitivity is set across a range of ISO 25 to 6400, providing flexibility across a wide spectrum of film stocks. Flash integration is handled via the dedicated Rollei hot shoe, which supports TTL autoflash control through compatible SCA modules. The viewfinder is a particular strength — the standard optical waist-level finder is interchangeable with optional 45° and 90° prism finders, suiting a range of shooting styles.
Burst shooting is supported at up to 1.5 frames per second. The camera accepts Rollei-mount lenses. There is no weather sealing and no image stabilization.
Pros — Rollei 6001
- ✓Wide ISO range of 25–6400 accommodates a broad variety of film stocks
- ✓Rechargeable 9.6V NiCd battery rated for approximately 500 exposures per charge
- ✓Interchangeable viewfinder system including waist-level, 45°, and 90° prism options
Cons — Rollei 6001
- ✗No weather sealing, limiting use in rain or dusty environments
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (in-body or digital)
- ✗At 1,450g and 143 x 139 x 124mm, the camera is large and heavy for field use
Videos — Rollei 6001
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