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

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

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

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.

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

camera sold! - thank you APUG!

best
alex