Rollei Planar Serial Number
So apparently Ive collected quite a bit of stuff over the last little while. Im a shooter not a collector so a bunch of it has to go. As such Im looking to sell some stuff that doesnt get enough (or in some cases any) use. I have positive feedback on Fourthirdsphoto, FredMiranda, Pentaxforums and GetDPI as Albino_BlacMan and on ebay as ctp046. All prices include shipping unless otherwise noted.
I accept most payment methods. All prices are negotiable and I'm happy to do package deals. If any of my prices are way out of line feel free to fire me a PM. I like to keep communications quick so if I dont hear back from you 48 hours after I send a PM/email than I reserve the right to sell the item to a different buyer. Rollei 3.5F III Planar (Serial Number 2 250 xxx) with Hood, Red and Yellow Filters and Softcase - $825 Shipped Shutter: Fires normally.
This item is rated in Good condition. That means that this item is between 70-79% of original condition. This item shows heavy wear and may have major.
Film tested at various speeds and all exposures came out nicely. Film Advance: Works well (film tested). Not buttery smooth but if I move this well in 50 years I wont have any complaints. Lightseals: Film tested with no light leaks. Meter: Appears accurate when compared to my digitals. Ran a roll of film through it using just the meter and all exposures turned out nicely.
Viewfinder: Not too bad. Its a Rollei so its not the brightest but it doesnt have any scratches or anything. Glass: Clean and clear with no scratches fungus or haze. Not much for internal dust. Aperture: Smooth and snappy.
No oil and or wear. Focus: Focus is alright.
Not buttery, but like the film advance there isnt anything wrong with it. Cosmetics: Id rate is as average. It definitely shows some wear (small Zeiss bumps on the film advance and focus lever sides, wear around the filter bayonets, slight paint loss on the top of the camera, a big paint flake missing from the top left corner [when viewed from the front], leatherette has a scratch on the back middle, outside of the meter housing [on the focus side] shows some pretty good wear) but nothing to suggest its been abused. I definitely wouldnt consider this a collector camera but I wont say its user condition either. Accessories: comes with a hood (user condition, has dings on both front corners, comes with a case), red and yellow bay II filters (good condition, no scratches, each one has a case) and softcase (user condition).
Note: Id be happy to put together a package deal with the Mutar and/or Rolleinar Rollei Bay III 1.5x Mutar (fits Bay II) with Rollei 6x6 Mutar Filter (Yellow) (67mm) - $725 Shipped Glass: Mutar - Clean and clear. No scratches fungus or haze, Filter - Clean and clear with no scratches fungus or haze. Cosmetics: Mutar - Shows minor wear on the mount.
Other than that everything appears to be in good condition. Filter Shows wear on the mounting threads. Other than its in good condition (minor wear that looks pretty standard for the age).
Accessories: Mutar Comes with the appropriate lens hood and brown leather Rollei case. Hood is in good condition and case shows some wear (it has done its job protecting the Mutar).
Filter Comes with Rollei brown leather case in used condition (again it has done its job protecting the filter). Notes: Lens says Bay III 1.5x on it but fits on my Bay II Rolleiflex Rollei Bay II Rolleinar 3 - $65 Shipped Glass: Clean and clear. No scratches fungus or haze. The larger lens (for the viewing lens) shows some minor internal dust. Cosmetics: Mounts show wear on both pieces. The larger lens (for the viewing lens) shows pretty good wear on front (where the filter threads would be if you could screw another lens into it).
Nothing that would affect functionality though. Accessories: Well used brown leather Rollei case. Rollei Bay III Lens Hood - $75 Shipped Cosmetics: Minor wear on the mounting bayonet. Exterior looks good for the age, only showing minor wear. Interior of the hood shows light scratches but is all black (no silver showing). Accessories: Well used brown leather Rollei case.