For Sale FS: Rollop 2.8 Automatic TLR with Enna Lithagon 80mm f.2.8 taking lens CLA'd & tested

[culturesponge]

Hello
For sale is our cherished Lipca Rollop f2.8 TLR with revered Enna Lithagon. Perhaps the rarest of the late 1950's Rollop Automatics (?) this model was only produced for a couple of years. We also have an Ennit Rollop & recently shot the 2 TLR's side by side with the same film stock, any difference in resolution, colour, contrast was practically impossible to discern.

This camera was CLA'd immediately after purchase & is for sale because it really is not getting the use that it deserves with just 4 rolls of film since purchase - so better with a new owner than neglected or on display.

60 years old this year, this TLR clearly does not hold a valid warranty card - but the camera has been well cared for: optics are excellent, no haze, fungus, separation, or scratches. The über reliable Prontor SVS shutter works terrifically after CLA, all exposures have turned out perfect & accurate at all speeds. During the CLA, the focus screen, mirror & lenses were professionally cleaned - so is just about as immaculate as possible inside. Mechanically the camera has no issues, winder has perfect spacing, lever gearing is smooth & frame counter marks up to 12 without issue.

Included for free is a clean original leather Rollop TLR ERC, 2x multicoated protective 40.5mm filters with cases & 2x 40.5mm side pinch lens caps.

Have put over $500 into this camera, Asking only $325, Payment via Paypal please, buyer pays for insured USPS postage at cost to your location.
International buyers, no-one packs cameras with more care, buyer pays USPS International Insured postage at actual cost to your location & customs form will be marked as gift.

I occasionally list personally owned camera gear on the big auction website for over 11 years now (same user name, also same name for flickr) & are proud to have 100% feedback from my sales, treat any sale with utmost regard & pack parcels as if they are addressed to me.

thanks for looking
best
alex

camera info:
Lipca Rollop 2.8 Automatic
brand: Lippisch
model: Rollop 2.8 Automatic
country of manufacture: Germany
production: 1953-55 (?)
features: semi-automatic loading, highly rated f2.8 4 element lens, automatic frame counter, automatic frame spacing, double exposure prevention.
camera number: # 83188
viewing lens: coated 4 element Enna München S-Lithagon f2.8 80mm #111598
taking lens: coated 4 element Enna München (red C) Lithagon f2.8 80mm #111476
focus in feet: 3 1/2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 15, 30, ºº inf.
leaf shutter: 8 blade Prontor SVS
shutter speeds: B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/300
apertures: f2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22
film type: 120
format: 6x6
film gate: 55.6mm w x 55.6 h
frames per roll: 12
frame advance: automatic frame counter
lens hood size: 40.5mm threaded or 42mm clamp on
filter size: 40.5mm
weight: 1031g

 

[summicron1]

never heard of a rollop -- had to look it up, i worried you were jerking us Rollei fans' chain. Lovely camera.

 

[Bill Burk]

Your sage flowers picture is worth more than the asking price of the camera! Beautiful... Somebody will be happy to have a camera that can do that.

 

[culturesponge]

thank you! will pass the compliment on, it's the wifes camera & her sample photos - it's a reluctant sale to fund the overhaul of another Rollop 2.8 currently with Mark Hanson.

Later coated Enna München lenses are superb - especially when there's 4 or more elements involved. Enna Lithagon f2.8 combined with this logically designed Lippisch 2.8 Automatic camera body makes for a superbly capable TLR with a great loook ... only upgrade needed perhaps could be a present-day bright focus screen.

best
alex

 

[culturesponge]

camera sold! - thank you APUG!

best
alex