Flexaret IV Meopta Czech Czechoslovakia MF TLR camera CLA works Belar Pontor SVS

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Flexaret IV Meopta Czech Czechoslovakia MF TLR camera CLA works Belar Pontor SVS This auction is listed at ebay USA therefore prices are without VAT tax. Buyers from EUROPEAN UNION without valid VAT ID number need pay VAT tax. It is in Slovakia generally 20% on total including shipping but I have many so called comission sales where you need pay VAT just on profit, this is way lower. Ask me in advance, please. When you won and paid it is too late! Flexaret cameras were really cult classic in former Czechoslovakia. I am in fact happy that some of you like them, too. They were produced in Prerov city. Because they were really workhorses we used them long time for serious work - before the Pentacon six era. The difference to Flexaret IVa is the absence of the additional manual counter for 35mm film and the simple winding knob does not allow use 35mm film in camera. With exception Flexaret Standard it was the last type that did not have possibility use 35 mm film in camera.Flexaret IV was in production in years 1956-1959. This camera is until today capable to take quite quality pictures (well acceptable for example by enlarging 14 x 11 and even larger) and mechanically and optically is far better than for example later Russian Lubitel 166 U!Camera is here about 4 times rarer than Flexaret IVa as I see looking in my "purchase database" .This is earlier variety I with focusing lever rhomboid shaped. Description:Ser. No. 30721951 . Viewfinder lens is Anastigmat 3/80, single coated, ser. No. 80367480 ; camera lens Belar 3.5/80, single coated, stops 3.5-22, ser. No. 20163026 . Camera lens is 4 element Tessar type. Shutter is Metax with speeds 1-1/400 and B.Cosmetically is this camera EXCELLENT+ . Black edges with usual mark on front caused by case knob and otherwise with minor wear on back. Leatherette without marks. Viewfinder with few scratches on sides. Chrome on lenses with few scratches caused by cap. Very nice and well preserved.Including case and cap.Camera works properly, shutter speeds look appropriate. It was recently overhauled, cleaned and lubricated so now everything works. Glass on lenses is clean, no fungus. Light cleaning scratches on front coating are visible from rear end only and are not numerous. Thery will not affect pictures for sure. It is very hard find unscratched Belar lens. I bet that 90% of Belar lenses have scratches - and look how many sellers are writing about scratched glass. Focusing and stopping is smooth. Flash synchro contact works. Selftimer works. Viewfinder is clean. We are repairing, overhauling, cleaning and lubricating every camera, lens, binocular, microscope ... to restore its original functionality as much as possible. However we are not disassembling it completely and clean every part in ultrasonic cleaner separately if not necessary. If I am not satisfied how something works - considering item age and construction - I will write about it in description. You do not need ask me if it works, we did everything possible to repair it, and I believe for some groups is our repair workshop between the most qualifying in world. Get it working better can only better repairman (or with better replacement part source). However I am not manufacturing them, therefore always read carefully my description about glass, etc. Btw, if you need repair some older mechanical camera, lens, accessory, binocular or microscope you can always ask me. Air mail shipping and handling charge is WORLDWIDE EXCLUDING EUROPE $41 - INSURED; to EUROPE (including countries those are not in European union) $26 REGISTERED (letter), it has automatic insurance coverage up to €100 (Euro) per packet, if higher insurance is required than available shipping option is $35 INSURED (parcel - wait for my invoice if you want use it). They do exist express options (EMS and business packet) to most countries of world however cost are different (expensive) you need ask about them separately. If post will confirm that insured packet was lost or damaged (you need claim by delivery) I will replace... read more

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