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On offer is a late model Rolleicord III TLR camera with the more desirable four element Schneider Xenar lens. This auction is for the camera and original lens cap only.
I won’t describe the cosmetic condition in any detail, suffice to say that this camera has obviously been well used! Please see the photos to see the cosmetic condition for yourself.
Whilst well used, it isn’t actually damaged.
The lenses seem to be in perfect alignment and the taking lens is very clean, free from fungus, haze, separation and scratches. There are a few dust specks in between the elements and there are a couple of coating marks as shown in one of the photos. It is however a very bright, clean looking lens that I would be very happy to shoot with.
The shutter and aperture blades (10 on this version) are clean and the shutter sounds snappy, only occasionally slowing on the 1 and 1/2 second speeds.
The film transport will require looking at, as whilst it locks properly after each exposure, the counter doesn’t quite snap back to the 0 mark when the back is opened. If the camera is tapped a few times it will settle nearly on the 0 mark, but to ensure correct frame spacing this should ideally be serviced prior to use.
The focussing on the camera is really smooth, with no tight spots that would indicate damage. The viewfinder is clean and bright (as bright as they ever were, which is actually quite dim!) with a clean haze free mirror and a clean undamaged glass focussing screen. The magnifier is present.
A great little project and and affordable entry into the wonderful world of Rollei TLR photography.
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Category: Cameras and Photography:Vintage Photography:Vintage Cameras:TLR Cameras
Location: Waterlooville