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Flexaret cameras were really cult classic in former Czechoslovakia. They were produced in Prerov city. Because they were really workhorses we used them long time for serious work - before the Pentacon six era. We loved them and they are engraved in history of Czechoslovakian photography - FLEXARET!!!
The original Flexaret II was manufactured by Optikotechna about 1946 and may be even earlier. It as Optikotechna's name on lenses and finder top. Although the viewfinders with Optikotechna's name were used probably several years after 1946 when was Optikotechna incorporated in new Meopta concern. Very rarely ve can find this camera with Meopta logo and lenses but otherwise identical with camera manufactured by Meopta. In fact nearly all Flexaret II cameras offered are IIa made by Meopta.
This is type 3 that looks similar to later Flexaret cameras. Type 1 has flat viewfinder similar to Flexaret I, type 2 is with picture counter on side (similar to Optiflex) and with very unusual look of the shutter housing (a little similar to Ikoflex III) is that rare camera, that even in the largest private collection of Czechoslovakia made cameras in Czech and Slovak republic is missing. I am very proud about nearly mint camera in my collection and except cameras in museums know only few others. Type 3 looks like later Flexaret II cameras.
Camera starts to be expensive here. Without any problem I can exchange it for minty VII so I believe my start bid is reasonable.
Description:
Ser. No. 038047 is on bottom in camera room. Viewfinder lens Optikotechna Anastigmat 3.0/80 ser. No. 0316525, camera lens is Optikotechna Mirar 4.5/80, ser. No. 473208, uncoated. Stopping limits 4.5-22. Focus range from 1 meter to infinity. Shutter Prontor II with speeds 1 - 1/200 and B.
Cosmetically is this camera EXCELLENT. Leatherette with 2 marks on back. Black edges with minor wear. Waist level finder repainted on sides. Lens rim with tiny scratches. Nice and well preserved for this type.
With case but without cap.
Camera was recently CLA therefore works properly, shutter speeds are appropriate. Glass on lens is clean, no fungus, no scratches. Focusing and stopping is smooth. Viewfinder is clean. Camera is in working order.
We are repairing, overhauling, cleaning and lubricating every camera, lens, binocular, microscope ... to restore its original functionality as much as possible. However we are not disassembling it completely and clean every part in ultrasonic cleaner separately if not necessary. If I am not satisfied how something works - considering item age and construction - I will write about it in description. You do not need ask me if it works, we did everything possible to repair it, and I believe for some groups is our repair workshop between the most qualifying in world. Get it working better can only better repairman (or with better replacement part source). However I am not manufacturing them, therefore always read carefully my description about glass, etc. Btw, if you need repair some older mechanical camera, lens, accessory, binocular or microscope you can always ask me.
Air mail shipping and handling charge is WORLDWIDE EXCLUDING EUROPE $41 - INSURED; to EUROPE (including countries those are not in European union) $26 REGISTERED (letter), it has automatic insurance coverage up to €100 (Euro) per packet, if higher insurance is required than available shipping option is $35 INSURED (parcel - wait for my invoice if you want use it). They do exist express options (EMS and business packet) to most countries of world however cost are different (expensive) you need ask about them separately.
If post will confirm that insured packet was lost or damaged (you need claim by delivery) I will replace it - when impossible refund the full amount. I need wait for post confirmation, too many crooks lately trying to have both item and money.
It is included in it incombinable $5 packing and handling charge that remains by combined shipping. Rest of charge I will combine and calculate just true shipping charge for packet to your country if you will purchase more items.
I have declared up to 10 days handling time for my items. I need this time to control and last time test every item, for items shipped out of European union put it in custom office that needs 2-3 days prepare documents and transfer packet to post office. Expected postal delivery time is usually up to 2 weeks but delays simple happens, for example in USA packet often need more days for security control in custom office. For these reasons I choose to check ebay shipping option "economy shipping ... 11-20 business days", I hope that you will get as quick as possible (in most cases you can calculate get packet 1.5-2 weeks after payment date if you are in European union, 2-3 weeks for rest of world) but really I can not affect work of custom and post offices worldwide anyway and delays can happen. Online trackable it is in some countries, for example USA, China, Japan. Contact me before making any Ebay or Paypal claim, PLEASE!
Combined shipping saves often costs per item considerably but not in all situations, ask about exact items. By very cheap item is possible ship uninsured - this will cost $3 less, but I will do it only if you will declare that you will not make any claim if packet will be lost by transport.
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