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Cameras
| Manufacturer:Model | Manufacture years | Serial Number | Date acquired | Price Paid | Comments | |
 | Argus: Argus C4 R | 1958 | 1608414520 | January 2013 | This camera in in nearly mint condition with only three minuscule scratches near the hot shoe from mounting a flash. Everything works; the film advance is smooth and the shutter release is clean. The aluminum body is lustrous with no pitting or corrosion whatsoever. There is a descrepancy between my camera and the image supplied by the site in that my 50mm f2.8 Cintar lens is the old style version with two knurled rings on the lens, one for aperture and the other for focus. The camera came with only its bottom half of the leather case but that is also in excellend condition. The C4 R looks like a B&H Foton wannabe when I put them side by side. They occupied different price points with the Foton at the extreme highend of all rangefinders and the C4 R at a much lower price point albeit still higher price than the ubiquitous C3 which was still going strong. The next step is to conduct a shootout between the C4 R and the Foton with some field photography! | |
| asahi Pentax: Spotmatic SP | ||||||
 | Bell & Howell: Foton | 1948 | 721123 | August 2012 | The camera came in a leather case specifically designed for it. Opening the case was like opening a time capsule. The camera was in excellent condition and even included a Kodak series VI filter in the B&H sunshade like the picture.There was even a roll of Ektachrome X film dated May 1971 in the camera. Also included was a light meter which was apparently the model of choice for this camera since the chain strap fit into a special compartment in the lid of the case. Finally, there were two lens caps which were not particularly good fits for either the lens or the sunshade. There were as little as 500 Foton's sold in the late '40's not only because of it's high intro price of $700 but also because the launch of Polaroid lured early adopters into instant photography who otherwise might have bought this motor drive camera. The aluminum body is lustrous and high tech looking in an art deco way. The lens is spotless. I will take photos of the camera to post. | |
 | Bolsey: Bolsey B2 | c1949-1956 | Has leather case in good shape | |||
 | Canon: Canon IIIA | 1951-1953 | 71098 | September 2013 | This was a premium price paid for a very collectible camera in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. I would say a 9 out of 10 conservatively. There are no nicks or scratches only a few surface scuffs on bottom plate. Leatherette is intact with no blemishes. The lens is completely clean and fungus free. All lettering is complete and very legible. The metal lens cap shows an indent. Film take up spool is in the camera body. $299 in 2023 | |
 | Ihagee: Exakta VX 500 | 1969 | 356478 | March 2008 | This camera appears absolutely mint and works flawlessly. The leather case is made from thick cowhide that is totally unblemished and still reeks of the tannery. Oh, the joys of living in the workers' paradise where one could aspire to get one of these fine cameras for a mere 6 months work. After 30 years of work one could even get a car! I doubt that this camera was ever used. After all, what scenery worth shooting wasn't off limits, and as for people as subjects, the guards frowned on photo bombing fellow gulag inmates. | |
| Kuribayashi : Petri Hi-Lite | ||||||
 | Miranda: Miranda Sensorex | 1968-1972 | 913742 | Dent on top of reflex housing, cranged lens front Auto Miranda F1.8 50mm | ||
 | Nikon: Nikkor F Photomic FTn | 1968 | ||||
 | Nikon: Nikon FE | 1978 | 3744192 | July 2010 | This is the black version not chrome as shown. It is in pristine condition. Used with both B&W and color shooting for the summer. | |
| Petri: Hi Lite | 783850 | Missing some parts on top having to do with exposure | ||||
 | Rollei: Rolleicord V | 1954-1957 | 1534287 | December 2009 | Excellent cosmetic and mechanical shape. Came with brown leather case which is in fairly good shape. Case shows signs of being removed and put back on but camera itself is excellent. Very minor wear on back edge. Leatherette on knows shows wear. | |
 | Voigtländer: Bessamatic | 1959-1962 | 309915 | August 2006 | This is the Deluxe version with F stop visible in viewfinder. This is a very fine example of German technology. There is a dink on the front barrel of the lens which I\'m going to press out with the appropriate tool and the top of the left hand knob is missing. Film advances, shutter cocks and releases correctly. Shutter speed dial rotates.Film compartment is clean. | |
 | Yashica: Atoron | 1965 | Early version. No case or accessories. Still has film cartridge in but looks like cassette is cracked so film advance doesn\'t work | |||
 | Yashica: Yashica 44LM | 1959 | Poor condition | |||
 | Yashica: Yashica A | 1959 | A2071742 | May 2012 | This is in very good to excellent condition with only slight wearing of paint from metal edges. | |
.jpg) | Zeiss Ikon: Contessa LKE (10.0638) | 1963-1968 | 4263577 | 2002 | Excellent condition. Shutter cocks and fires. Focus operates smoothly. Has brown case in very good condition which has kept camera safe from nicks and scratches. | |
 | Zeiss Ikon: Ikoflex I | 1939-1951 | May be 1A but not sure | |||
| Zenit Camera: Zenit B |
Lenses
| Manufacturer:Model | Serial Number | Date acquired | Price Paid | Comments | |
.jpg) | Canon: 50mm f1.8 Serenar (SM, chrome) | 61429 | September 2013 | The lens is completely clean and fungus free. | |
.jpg) | Nikon: 50mm f1.8 Nikkor (AI) | 2102049 | July 2010 | Excellent condition! No marks on lens or barrel. Glass is free of dust and fungus. |