Superb! 1947 Rolleiflex Automat, Freshly Serviced, CLA’d!
Cleaned, Lubricated & Adjusted. Ready for immediate use If you’re familiar with the Rolleiflex and Rolleicord cameras you’ll know that they’re considered a cult classic by many fans. It’s a 6x6 TLR camera that uses 120 roll film. It was and is a popular the camera and even today it’s often mentioned on websites as an excellent way to get into medium format photography. It’s a wonderful design that just like the Leica, inspired countless copies over numerous decades. The camera in this listing is the real deal and about as good as it gets. It’s in superb condition and it’s been carefully serviced so you can count on it to you many years of pleasure. The serial number on top of this camera (1087054) indicates that it was produced in Germany in circa 1947. Nearly 80 years after it left the factory it still looks fresh and clean and works beautifully. It’s one of the nicest we’ve seen and I think you’d be hard pressed to find a finer example if you want to use a Rolleiflex from this era. Everything has been carefully cleaned and adjusted. The quality Compur shutter works well and all speeds (B & 1 Sec-1/500th) are appropriate. The slow speeds buzz along smoothly and the faster ones are clean and snappy. Focusing is smooth and accurate, the mirror is very clean and the image on the matt glass is bright and easy to see. The coated Schneider Xenar 3.5/75mm lens is in exceptionally fine condition. The Schneider Xenar and the Tessar share a near identical four element design and performance for both of these lenses is outstanding. The lens is clean and clear. There are no scratches, no cleaning marks and it’s capable of producing very lovely photos with modern color and black & white films. All in all, a very enjoyable vintage camera. Load it with your favorite film and keep it handy for that perfect shot you’ve been looking for. You know the one... the one with the perfect Ansel Adams light breaking through the dark storm clouds that leaves you wishing that you had a classic camera with you.