For Sale Tower Reflex Twin Lens Reflex - Film Tested

[davela]

I am selling my Tower Reflex TLR. This is sort of a Japanese copy of later era Rolleicord's. There were several Tower TLR's, and I believe this one specifically is the Tower Model 65 which sold by Sears. The taking lens is very clean and clear, with damage-free glass. The meter does not work. The shutter fires properly at all speeds except 1 sec might be closer to 1.5 or 2 sec. The flash sync works great. The meter is not working (who needs it?). The viewing screen is pretty dim, but I've been able to live with that. The case is well used, but fully functional.

I have shot two or three rolls with this camera with great results and it's actually quite fun to use, delivering surprisingly crisp results. If you want a fun usable and collectible TLR that won't break your bank, this will do it.

The camera accepts commonly available Bay-I lens fittings. Sold as shown with the original case and a take-up spool.

Price: $75 plus shipping

 

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[Karl K]

This Tower Reflex was probably manufactured and marketed by Walz Camera in Japan.
Through the years from the 1930's to the 1950's various lenses were fitted to Walz TLR's.
This Tower Reflex, imported by Sears is a top-of-the-Walz TLR-line, with its built-in selenium light meter, and a lens which is probably a Kominar, made by Nitto Kogaku. I think they also made lenses for Mamiya in the early days.
A nice find, David.
Good luck with the sale.

 

[davela]

Karl, thanks for the information, that clarifies the pedigree of this interesting camera!