Goerz Roll-Tengor

The Roll-Tengor by Goerz represents one of the early attempts at a 35mm still camera, produced during the formative years of this format. As a product of the German optical firm C.P. Goerz, the camera utilized the emerging 135 film cartridge that would later become standard in photography. The Roll-Tengor featured a simple, functional design typical of its era, with basic controls suited for amateur photographers seeking a portable camera. Its production was relatively short-lived, spanning just three years from 1921 to 1924, before being replaced by other models in Goerz's lineup. The camera appears to have been positioned as an entry-level option in the growing 35mm market, competing with other early contenders before the widespread adoption of the Leica format.