FOOD BANK CHARITY SALE
As you may have observed, I've been selling cameras a friend donated to raise funds for Catholic Community Services, a food bank in Ogden, Utah, feeding more than 6,000 people every month. My friend was so generous I felt like a jerk, so I'm scouring my own collection for stuff to sell too.
And that's the deal, every penny goes to the food bank. I do ask for help with the postage, but only help. It's always more, I eat the overage.
So, here is a gem, a 1930s Rolleiflex Standard, made in the late 1930s, the third version of the first Rollei to use a hand crank. This camera includes the bubble level in the viewfinder, no fewer than two (2) red windows for viewing the film numbers, and an automatic film counting mechanism for those who don't want to rely on reading numbers. Its sports finder has a unique "put your eye in the mirror" centering system you won't see anywhere else.
Really, what else do you want?
"Hey Charlie, how about the original case?"
You drive a hard bargain. OK, twist my arm, it is included, complete with original burst stitches, no extra charge.
Now, you are wondering: "Does it work?"
"Work" is such a flexible term. Did you know that, in physics, just the pull of gravity on an object can be defined as "work," even if the object is just sitting on a shelf?
True, and this camera goes you one better. Not only does it sit on a shelf nicely, but the shutter does "click!" It just makes the same sounding "click!" on all settings.
I suspect this is a minor repair, or not. I dunno. I'm no repairman. Assume it is shooting at 200, adjust the lens opening accordingly, you're taking pictures! The original uncoated tessar lens is a gem, really.
Cosmetically, this camera has been rode hard and put up wet, as we say. I like to think it saw combat during World War II and bears the resultant scars. It may have photographed Operation Barbarossa, or fell to the enemy during the Battle of the Bulge (the enemy being us.)
Cameras like this really did shoot the battle of Stalingrad. No telling how many of those made it out alive. My dad's German cousin sure didn't.
A noble camera for a noble cause. Your $75 plus $10 shipping will buy the poor of Ogden some really needed meals. Overseas shipping will, I am sorry, have to be actual cost, that stuff's expensive.
As always, first money takes it, so don't dawdle. PM me to get your place in line, my paypal is
summicron12000@yahoo.com
That is also my email.
Thanks
Charles Trentelman
Ogden, Utah.
Ps. If you are unsure that I'm on the level -- and you have every right to be -- feel free to call Catholic Community Services in Ogden, Utah. Google the number, ask for Marcie Valdez, the executive director. She'll vouch for me and tell you that we've already raised nearly $600 with these sales.
Thanks.
ct
As you may have observed, I've been selling cameras a friend donated to raise funds for Catholic Community Services, a food bank in Ogden, Utah, feeding more than 6,000 people every month. My friend was so generous I felt like a jerk, so I'm scouring my own collection for stuff to sell too.
And that's the deal, every penny goes to the food bank. I do ask for help with the postage, but only help. It's always more, I eat the overage.
So, here is a gem, a 1930s Rolleiflex Standard, made in the late 1930s, the third version of the first Rollei to use a hand crank. This camera includes the bubble level in the viewfinder, no fewer than two (2) red windows for viewing the film numbers, and an automatic film counting mechanism for those who don't want to rely on reading numbers. Its sports finder has a unique "put your eye in the mirror" centering system you won't see anywhere else.
Really, what else do you want?
"Hey Charlie, how about the original case?"
You drive a hard bargain. OK, twist my arm, it is included, complete with original burst stitches, no extra charge.
Now, you are wondering: "Does it work?"
"Work" is such a flexible term. Did you know that, in physics, just the pull of gravity on an object can be defined as "work," even if the object is just sitting on a shelf?
True, and this camera goes you one better. Not only does it sit on a shelf nicely, but the shutter does "click!" It just makes the same sounding "click!" on all settings.
I suspect this is a minor repair, or not. I dunno. I'm no repairman. Assume it is shooting at 200, adjust the lens opening accordingly, you're taking pictures! The original uncoated tessar lens is a gem, really.
Cosmetically, this camera has been rode hard and put up wet, as we say. I like to think it saw combat during World War II and bears the resultant scars. It may have photographed Operation Barbarossa, or fell to the enemy during the Battle of the Bulge (the enemy being us.)
Cameras like this really did shoot the battle of Stalingrad. No telling how many of those made it out alive. My dad's German cousin sure didn't.
A noble camera for a noble cause. Your $75 plus $10 shipping will buy the poor of Ogden some really needed meals. Overseas shipping will, I am sorry, have to be actual cost, that stuff's expensive.
As always, first money takes it, so don't dawdle. PM me to get your place in line, my paypal is
summicron12000@yahoo.com
That is also my email.
Thanks
Charles Trentelman
Ogden, Utah.
Ps. If you are unsure that I'm on the level -- and you have every right to be -- feel free to call Catholic Community Services in Ogden, Utah. Google the number, ask for Marcie Valdez, the executive director. She'll vouch for me and tell you that we've already raised nearly $600 with these sales.
Thanks.
ct
