about us
About Rollei
Over time, there have been rapid and significant developments in the field of photography. The requirements, the technical perspectives and the marketing opportunities changed radically. While in the early days of Rollei photography was only considered for a few, today there is hardly anyone who is not in regular contact with photography.

Photography in transition
after the digital cameras , which were already available for target groups with a smaller budget, are available at the latest when the camera phones and smartphones are no longer limited. Digital social media is also the rapid spread of photos and videos easily possible for everyone.
Of course, a brand has to like Rolleiflex bend to the changes and go with the trend. In 2007, RCP-Technik GmbH, based in Hamburg, acquired the Europe-wide Rollei trademark license rights and has been selling them ever since Rollei Consumer products with growing success.
Rollei today
The company has been called since 2015 Rollei GmbH & Co. KG and is currently on the market in more than twenty European countries. The diverse Rollei product range includes professional Photo accessories , such as high-quality tripods, photo filters or studio flashes. Also in the Rollei range: action cams, dash cams, surveillance cameras, digital picture frames and slide film scanners. In 2017, Rollei established itself as the market leader in the tripod market* and in 2016 presented the Rollei C5i, the best-selling tripod in Germany**.
It is important to us as a company to guarantee the high quality of the brands and to convey this to the outside world. Excellent service applies to all Rollei products: the all-round carefree package offers the opportunity for 24 months to exchange the product for a new device within a very short time in the event of damage.
In our online shop you will find all available products Rollei brand and Rolleiflex. From high-quality tripods, photo filters, camera straps, camera cleaning equipment, action cams to underwater housings and dashcams, no wish remains unfulfilled. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us. By phone: +49 (0)40 270 750 277 or write to ushello@rollei.de.
*GfK, value Q1 2017
**GfK, value 2016
The"Rollei"brand

1920 - 1950
1920 - Founding
1926 - Roll film Heidoscope
1929 - Rolleiflex
1931 - Rollei Babyflex
1933 - Rolleicord
1937 - Rolleiflex automatic
1950 - Death of founder Paul Franke

1951 - 1960
1951 - Rolleimarin
1956 - Sale of the millionth 6x6 Rolleiflex & Rolleiflex 2.8 SE
1959 - Rolleiflex 3.5
1960 - Death of founder Reinhold Heidecke

1961 - 1980
1963 - Rollei 16
1966 - Rolleiflex SL66 and Rollei 35
1967 - 1. Flash unit "Strobomatic"
1970 - Factory opening in Uelzen & Rollei SL35
1971 - Plant opening in Singapore
1972 - Rollei A26
1974 - Rolleiflex SLX
1976 - 1. 35mm fade projector
1978 - Rollei 35S
1981 - 2000
1981 - Rolleiflex SL2000 F
1984 - Rolleiflex 6006
1986 - Rollei Metric
1991 - 1. Digital & compact camera

2001 - present
2007 - Acquisition of the rights to the Rollei brand by RCP Technik Verwaltungs GmbH
2011 - Continuation of the operative activity as Rollei GmbH & Co. KG.
2012 - 1. Tripod C5i
2011 - 1. Action cam 100
2016 - Professional rectangular filter system Mark II
2017 - HS Freeze studio flash
2019 - F:X Pro square filter

sustainability
Sustainability at Rollei
Here you can find out more about the goals and responsibilities of the Rollei brand.

We at Rollei
The Rollei team
Get to know us! Here we introduce our team. To contact us, please use ourcontact form.