{"product_id":"vintage-rolleiflex-compur-tlr-camera-carl-zeiss-tessar-7-5cm-f3-8-with-case","title":"Vintage Rolleiflex Compur TLR Camera Carl Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f3.8 With Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"609\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eRolleiflex Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) camera\u003c\/strong\u003e by the renowned German maker \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eFranke \u0026amp; Heidecke of Braunschweig\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its original brown leather carrying case.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eThis is an early Rolleiflex fitted with the highly regarded \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 7.5cm f\/3.8 taking lens\u003c\/strong\u003e together with the matching \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eHeidoscop Anastigmat viewing lens\u003c\/strong\u003e and the sought-after \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eCompur shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cameras fitted with the Tessar lens are widely regarded as some of the finest early Rolleiflex models, celebrated for their excellent optical quality and sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eThe camera retains its original waist-level finder, focusing hood, winding mechanism and leather strap. It also comes with its original leather ever-ready case embossed \"Rolleiflex\" to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eEverything opens, closes and appears to function mechanically as it should. The focusing screen is present and the lenses appear clear to the naked eye. However, the camera has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003enot been film tested, serviced or cleaned\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is therefore offered exactly as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eThe leather carrying case has survived well although the shoulder strap has broken with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eAn increasingly collectible camera that would make an excellent addition to a vintage camera collection, display, or could be returned to use following servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xl6jql\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eOriginal leather Rolleiflex carrying case included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"txs8wm\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eBroken leather shoulder strap to the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18r6rvo\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eCosmetic paint loss and rubbing from decades of honest use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9kvsy0\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eLenses appear clean to the naked eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xvd7wb\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eWaist-level finder opens correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18w159f\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eCamera has not been tested with film or serviced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bufqu\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eSold as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7q4hfq\" data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"avc0na\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eHeight: 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yqj6yr\" data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eWidth: 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ge1knc\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eDepth: 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"4el7hh\" data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eThe Antique Forager\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eAt The Antique Forager we carefully source interesting antiques, vintage pieces and collectables chosen for their quality, character and history. Every item is honestly described and photographed in detail so you can buy with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eFree UK delivery is included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003eInternational customers are very welcome. Postage is calculated automatically at checkout based on destination and parcel weight. All items are carefully packed and dispatched using a fully tracked postal service. 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