There are works of art that have become a legend, and not only in literature, painting or music. Some of them can also be found photography. And one example is doubtless the twin-lens 6x6 Rolleiflex.

When it was introduced in 1929, it was a sensation: an ingenious design principle that quickly made Rollei a household word everywhere. No master photographer who would not use it, no apprentice who would not wish to master it. For the professional, a Rolleiflex camera was an absolute must for creative work.
There were no magazines, no photographic books that would not contain Rollei photos. For decades, Rolleiflex cameras were to have a decisive effect on photographic history.
Many pioneering photographers used them to create world-famous images.
That was the beginning of a technical evolution that would give birth to quite a number of successful cameras. And one thing is for sure: Wherever in the world an event was unfolding that would change the course of history, it was faithfully recorded with a Rolleiflex camera.
Its countless imitation are ample proof of the Rolleiflex' trendsetting design, although none of the copies would ever be a match for the original.

This is why twin-lens aficionados and serious photographers have approached Rollei time and again with suggestions that this classical camera concept be continued with state-of-the-art technology.
The result is the current line of Rolleiflex 2.8FX and 4.0FW cameras: Classical twin-lens reflex cameras with the advanced exposure-control options of a modern Rolleiflex. The twin-lens Rolleiflex is living proof that good ideas never grow old.

The square has always played a major role in painting. Its versatility has fascinated both ancient artists and modern painters. Small wonder then that the professional photographers of our days prefer the square 6x6 format. It leaves room for sectional enlarging to obtain horizontal or vertical pictures without determining composition right from the beginning. Its area is almost four times that of the 35 mm format, which leaves a greater creative margin. How important this margin is becomes clear the moment you compare a 35 mm slide with a 6x6 slide.

Another aspect is that you don't have to press the viewfinder eyepiece against your forehead, afraid you might miss some important details within the small field of view. The large and bright screen image makes the photographer feel part of the scene, putting him in direct touch with the subject. The result is much more considerate work so important for the professional. And, last but not least, the larger format also ensures better tonal rendition and higher resolution of image detail - a qualitative advantage not only for subsequent enlargement, but also for projected images.

Low weight and high mobility are a bonus when you wish to capture spontaneous situations where no variation of focal length is required.
State-of-the-art TTL metering and autoflash control are an ideal combination of tradition and progress. In all other respects, well-known and time-tried features have been preserved, such as the folding crank advancing the film with a rapid back-and-forth movement, at the same time setting the shutter and stepping the frame counter without making multiple exposures impossible. Further features are : Film-speed setting from ISO 25/15? to 6400/39?, cable-release socket, shutter-release lock and an accessory shoe with hot and control contacts for modern dedicated flash units.