This is a beautifully made German camera from the 1950's can shoot 6x9cm or 6 x4.5 (with insert- not included) medium format negatives on 120 roll film. As you can see in the images the one on offer here is in great condition considering it is around 70 years old.
Minimal signs of light use- no damage or missing parts.
The camera is in good working order- except that the shutter fails at the lowest slow speeds (10th of a second and below)- could do with a shutter service and lubrication after decades in storage. All fast shutter speeds 25, 50, 100, 250 and B work fine, the bellows are in good order and the camera opens and closes smoothly. Very clean inside.
The (single coated?) Vaskar lens is clean and clear, no scratches or fungus are visible- just the odd fleck of dust.
Special Note for Cameras and related items. Please Read:
Please look at the images carefully before you bid. I take many detailed images of each item so you can visually judge the cosmetic condition and see if there is any obvious damage (larger versions of the images are below: scroll down) Cameras and vintage photographic equipment is tested where possible (basically) and briefly described, any faults detected are mentioned: however unless stated no cameras have been tested with film- or professional diagnostic equipment.
These items come from my personal collection- collected over the last 35 years.
Given the advanced age of this gear it is sold AS IS and AS DESCRIBED. I cannot offer any extended warranty on items from my collection that are 30 to 140 years old. Such vintage items are only described and their most basic and important features noted. Tiny imperfections, flaws, specks of dust etc- may occur and not be described or mentioned. Issues that can only be found when film is run through a camera may not show up. Therefore these sales are final- there is no warranty offered.
I will accept returns if the items are significantly different than described- but you must contact me immediately after you receive the goods. Please remember this when you place your bid.
Minimal signs of light use- no damage or missing parts.
The camera is in good working order- except that the shutter fails at the lowest slow speeds (10th of a second and below)- could do with a shutter service and lubrication after decades in storage. All fast shutter speeds 25, 50, 100, 250 and B work fine, the bellows are in good order and the camera opens and closes smoothly. Very clean inside.
The (single coated?) Vaskar lens is clean and clear, no scratches or fungus are visible- just the odd fleck of dust.
Special Note for Cameras and related items. Please Read:
Please look at the images carefully before you bid. I take many detailed images of each item so you can visually judge the cosmetic condition and see if there is any obvious damage (larger versions of the images are below: scroll down) Cameras and vintage photographic equipment is tested where possible (basically) and briefly described, any faults detected are mentioned: however unless stated no cameras have been tested with film- or professional diagnostic equipment.
These items come from my personal collection- collected over the last 35 years.
Given the advanced age of this gear it is sold AS IS and AS DESCRIBED. I cannot offer any extended warranty on items from my collection that are 30 to 140 years old. Such vintage items are only described and their most basic and important features noted. Tiny imperfections, flaws, specks of dust etc- may occur and not be described or mentioned. Issues that can only be found when film is run through a camera may not show up. Therefore these sales are final- there is no warranty offered.
I will accept returns if the items are significantly different than described- but you must contact me immediately after you receive the goods. Please remember this when you place your bid.
International buyers: All items are carefully packed and posted via registered, tracked airmail. Delivery estimates are estimates only: occasionally there are delays clearing International customs etc, that are completely beyond my control. I use the best options to post that are reliable- but also affordable to you. I will happily combine postage on multiple items, and answer any questions you may have regarding shipping to your country. I have shipped cameras all over the world and have hundreds of happy customers going back nearly 20 years. Ob\ver the years I have shipped items all over the world safely. This is a hobby only for me but I take care to make sure everything runs smoothly.