For Sale FS: Rolleiflex 3.5 MX-EVS Full kit

bjmoose · Jan 30, 2015

Here's a complete MF Rolleiflex outfit

The Camera:
ROLLEIFLEXTLR AUTOMAT TYPE 2 MX-EVS. W/75MM f/3.5 Carl Zeiss TESSAR Lens
Serial: 1735121 (1954-1956)
Camerais overall in very good condition with some signs of prior use. Somepaint loss. The bottom/back-plate shows minor signs of use. Somescuffing on the film wind on handle. No dents, some dings. Smallscratches at the tripod connector. Minor wear on the leatherette.
Avey nice conditioned camera. All faster shutter speeds accurate, thelonger speeds are sluggish and sometimes hang. CLA is advised onthat. Smooth focussing. Adjusting the aperture is smooth. Apertureand shutter blades in good condition. Lens elements are in goodcondition. Elements show no cleaning marks, no scratches, no fungus,no separation, on or in between the elements. Viewing lens elementsclean and bright.
Bright,clean and clear finder. Screen is a grid type. Nice conditionedcamera. Camera has the 35mm film counter knob, but 120 film can beused with that knob in place, no problem. Film counter on the cameraworks properly.

Also included:

Rollei Dedicated Leather Case with strap for Rolleiflex MX-EVS - in very good condition
Rollei Rolleiflex Bay I Hood, Rolleinar and colour Filter Kit Code: Etcom Leather case containing: 1 Lens Hood, Rolleinar 1 & 2 Lenses, 2 Rolleipar Lenses, Red, Yellow, Blue, UV, and H-1 Filter - in excellent conditionI
Rollei TLR Bay I Mirror Lens Cap - Like new condition
Rollei Rolleifix Quick Release Tripod mount - in very good condition
I'll even throw in an extra Rollei original Bay I Metal Lens hood - in very good condition
And an extra Tele Rollei Strap - in new condition

Asking $760 USD + shipping. Will ship anywhere in the world. Please PM me for shipping quote will accept Paypal friends and family payment

bjmoose · Jan 30, 2015

Here are some more photos

removedacct1 · Jan 30, 2015

I might be interested. Are you located in the US? You didn't state this and there's no location info in your profile.

bjmoose · Jan 30, 2015

paulbarden said:
I might be interested. Are you located in the US? You didn't state this and there's no location info in your profile.

Ooops! My bad - I'm located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.

removedacct1 · Jan 30, 2015

Thanks, but I'll pass. I'm uninterested in a camera with that many "dings" in it. I don't want to deal with Canada Customs either, so....

bjmoose · Jan 30, 2015

paulbarden said:
Thanks, but I'll pass. I'm uninterested in a camera with that many "dings" in it. I don't want to deal with Canada Customs either, so....

Understood. Actually, it's US Customs to deal with. But no worries, and thanks for looking

akaa · Jan 31, 2015

Any chance you'd let the filters go by themselves?

bjmoose · Jan 31, 2015

akaa said:
Any chance you'd let the filters go by themselves?

I would like to try to sell all this as a kit for now, to save on packaging and postage. If there doesn't seem to be any interest in the whole, then I will break it down into the separate units to sell individually. Give it a week or two...

jimrohrer · Jan 31, 2015

Looks like a very nice kit... GLWS!

filmfan45 · Feb 1, 2015

Very nice Rolleiflex. My favorite model of them all.
Someone should pick up this great camera.
I would, but I already have 14 others.

Richard S. (rich815) · Feb 1, 2015

filmfan45 said:
Very nice Rolleiflex. My favorite model of them all.

Just curious, why's that?

filmfan45 · Feb 2, 2015

Richard Sintchak (rich815) said:
Just curious, why's that?

Rollei was at the top of their game when they made this camera.
It is as sharp as anything they ever made.
It's meter-less (a big bonus).
The film advance / aperture/ speed adjustment is the smoothest and finest they ever offered.
It is much lighter than the 2.8's, and nearly as light as the Rolleicords.
All the front controls are the best layout, and the least vulnerable to accidental damage. (least delicate).
The front aperture and film speed adjustment are not linked, and are free to move any direction you want them. (as opposed to the Type 1, and E models)
I prefer the build quality, the fold design, and the improved magnifier of the non-removable hood. Others may prefer the removable hood, but they are more issue-prone & delicate.
All the accessories such as hoods, filters and Rolleinars (except Rolleipol) are readily available and affordable.
Compared to the 2.8's, this camera is only giving up a half a stop - and really who shoots a Rolleiflex at 2.8 very often anyway. Respectable, but not at it's best.
Initial cost is WAY less than a Planar or Xenotar Rollei, and much better deals are available.
Nasty little secret is that the Xenars and Tessars are every bit as desirable and capable as the Planars and Xenotars, and actually have better bokeh.
Also, by design, the Tessars and Xenars do not suffer from separation, as can sometimes happen with the cemented elements of the Planars ( and to a lesser extent - the Xenotars).

These are some of my other cameras I am comparing.

Rolleiflex Standard Model 622 (K2) 3.5 Tessar (Prewar)
Rolleiflex 3.5 Automat MX (type 2) Opton Tessar
Rolleiflex 3.5 Automat MX-EVS (type2) Tessar
Rolleiflex 2.8C (type 2) Xenotar
Rolleiflex 2.8D Planar
Rolleiflex 3.5E (type 1) Planar
Rolleiflex 3.5E (type 2) Xenotar
Rolleiflex 3.5F (type 4) Planar
Rolleicord V 3.5 Xenar
Rolleicord Va 3.5 Xenar
Rolleicord Vb 3.5 (type 1) Xenar

Hope this helps.

bjmoose · Feb 6, 2015

Bump.

bjmoose · Feb 12, 2015

Bump. $720 USD + Shipping

FootZoom · Feb 14, 2015

paulbarden said:
Thanks, but I'll pass. I'm uninterested in a camera with that many "dings" in it. I don't want to deal with Canada Customs either, so....

2 Points:

There are no duties or tax on used photo equipment imported into the USA: And when shipped via a national postal service (Canada Post - USPS in this case) there will be no fees:
Item will arrive at your door just like domestic mail. If shipped via private carrier - UPS / FedEx - they will charge a brokerage fee for processing the paperwork.

You don't deal with country of origin Customs: you deal with country of import - IWO, your own.

mike c · Feb 14, 2015

So FootZoom are you saying shipping from Canada to U.S. using Canada-USPS there is no customs fee's ?

Mike

heespharm · Feb 14, 2015

I have never had camera equipment sent from Canada to usa but I've had plenty of other stuff sent... As long as it's under a couple thousand dollars there are no fees

ambaker · Feb 15, 2015

I've purchased used equipment from Canada, among other countries, and never had any issue with customs.

mudman · Feb 16, 2015

Neither have I. I've got the same model camera; It's a beauty.

FootZoom · Feb 22, 2015

mike c said:
So FootZoom are you saying shipping from Canada to U.S. using Canada-USPS there is no customs fee's ?

Mike

Hi Mike, Mailing a used film camera in either direction between USA & Canada is unlikely to incur charges: Just use the P.O. - don't go through private shipper -
they won't collect tax or duty, but will ding you for processing the paperwork (for the non-existant tax and duty)

Have bought from sellers in Vancouver Canada - it's a short drive to Point Roberts, which is US territory, but on a peninsula connected to Canada;
they have a post-office there, so it's same as domestic; they just tell border guard they're mailing a used camera.

Bought an M4 from Spain - arrived at my door as if it was mailed in the US.

Link is for photo gear rates.

http://www.usitc.gov/publications/docs/tata/hts/bychapter/1401c90.pdf

bjmoose · Mar 29, 2015

Closing this ad and re-opening to sell as individual items

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