Rollei 6006 Medium Format Film Camera
The Rollei 6006 is a Medium Format medium format camera — known for its Modular System Design and 6x6cm Medium Format Film. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rollei 6006 Medium Format Film Camera
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Overview — Rollei 6006
Key Features — Rollei 6006
Modular System Design: Interchangeable backs, viewfinders, and lenses allow the camera to be configured for a wide range of professional shooting scenarios.
6x6cm Medium Format Film: Shoots square 6x6cm frames on 120/220 roll film, delivering significantly more detail and tonal range than 35mm.
Interchangeable Viewfinders: Ships with a waist-level finder with magnifier; optional 45° and 90° rotating pentaprisms are available for different shooting orientations.
ISO 25–6400 Compatibility: Wide DIN/ASA range lets the camera meter correctly across a broad selection of slow, medium, and fast film stocks.
TTL Flash Metering: Both a standard ISO hot shoe and a PC sync port are included, supporting TTL flash in studio and location lighting setups.
1.5 fps Burst Mode: Motorized film advance enables up to 1.5 frames per second, a fast rate for a film-based medium format system.
Specifications — Rollei 6006
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio |
| Type | Film |
| Sensor | Medium Format |
| ISO Range | 25 – 6400 |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | Interchangeable waist-level finder with magnifier; optional 45° and 90° rotating pentaprisms |
| Storage Media | Other |
| Battery | 9.6V rechargeable NiCd |
| Battery Life | 600–800 exposures per charge |
| Weather Sealing | None |
Description — Rollei 6006
The Rollei 6006 is a medium format film SLR camera built on a modular platform designed for professional use. The body is constructed from metal and plastic, measuring 127 x 112 x 138 mm (without lens) and weighing 1,450g. It accepts Rollei-mount lenses and pairs with an interchangeable waist-level finder with magnifier as standard, with optional 45° and 90° rotating pentaprisms for greater shooting flexibility.
The camera covers an ISO range of 25–6400, enabling use with a wide variety of film stocks. For flash photography, it offers TTL flash metering via a standard ISO hot shoe and a PC sync port. A burst mode capability reaches up to 1.5 fps. The 9.6V rechargeable NiCd battery is rated for 600–800 exposures per charge. There is no image stabilization, no weather sealing, and no wireless connectivity, making this a purpose-built, no-compromise film camera for the medium format Rollei system.
Pros — Rollei 6006
- ✓Wide ISO range of 25–6400 accommodates a broad selection of film stocks
- ✓Interchangeable viewfinder system including waist-level finder and optional 45° and 90° rotating pentaprisms
- ✓TTL flash metering with both hot shoe and PC sync port for versatile lighting control
Cons — Rollei 6006
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (in-body or optical)
- ✗No weather sealing, limiting use in challenging environmental conditions
- ✗Body weight of 1,450g (without lens) makes for a heavy shooting kit
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