VINTAGE IHAGEE PARVOLA 127 FILM CAMERA C1935 VERY RARE

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VINTAGE IHAGEE PARVOLA 127 FILM CAMERA C1935 VERY RARE AND CASE SECTION 1 Overview Camera Manufacturer Ihagee Model Name /Number Parvola Approx year of manufacture 1935/1936 Type of film 127 roll film (discontinued) Camera Type Miniature roll film camera for type 127 film Shutter type Rim set Compur speeds 1 to 1/300 + B&T Camera serial Number 509430 Lens Manufacturer/Name Jhagee Anastigmat (Coated) Max aperture / Focal length f4.5/70mm Lens Serial Number 96716 =========================================================================== SECTION 2 Description of Known Faults Not necessarily a fault but the camera has been modified to add another ruby window and the original one cover over. This looks like a professional modification and could be a factory conversion. See also my final comments. ========================================================================== SECTION 3 Cosmetic Condition EX+ 92% Grading System MINT: Virtually indistinguishable from new. EX++: 97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear that can only be seen upon very close inspection. EX+: 90-96% of the original condition. Shows minimal wear. EX: 80-89% of the original condition. Shows moderate wear. AVERAGE: 70-79% of original condition. Shows average wear. POOR: "Rough". Very rough looking. ROUGH: “Parts Only”. Spares or repair only == ========================================================================= SECTION 4 This is what I guarantee the system is for :- Serious professional photography (A few films a day)------------------------------------------------NO Normal amateur use (A couple of films a week)--------------------------------------------------------NO Collecting / display and occasional (for fun) picture taking (a couple of films a year) --------YES Collecting / display only---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YES =========================================================================== SECTION 5 Comes complete with the following :- Ever ready case (Major parts of the case are not factory original) Two 127 film spools (empty) =========================================================================== SECTION 6 Ten Frequently Asked Questions Answered Does the shutter work?------------------------------------------------------Yes Do you consider the shutter to be accurate?---------------------------Yes Does the delayed action mechanism work------------------------------N/a Has the lens got any scratches or fungal growth?---------------------No Is the leather work in good condition?-----------------------------------Yes Are the bellows light tight---------------------------------------------------N/a Does the body have any scratches or dents?---------------------------No Does the rangefinder work and is it accurate?-------------------------N/a Is the reflex mirror clean?---------------------------------------------------N/a Is the viewfinder clean?-------------------------------------------------------Yes If your question is not answered here please contact me for further information . ======================================================================================= SECTION 7 Final Comments This is a rare and unusual camera that appears to have the ability to take two different negative formats. As can be seen in the photographs the camera comes with a masking frame. I believe this is why the ruby window has been modified to accommodate the smaller frame size. The masking frame may not be Ihagee manufactures but has been produced to a high standard. The negative frame size without mask is Approx 4 x 6cm and the mask reduces this to 3.5cm x 3.5 cm. The shutter firing lever has a guard to protect it from being fired when the camera is in a coat pocket. This mechanism is cleverly deployed when the lens is fully wound in. The double helix focusing is smooth. The sh... read more

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