[Excellent] Rollei Rolleicord V TLR Film Camera Xenar 75mm f3.5 from Japan #416

Product Overview

Experience the timeless charm of film photography with this Classic Rollei Rolleicord V TLR camera, equipped with the renowned Xenar 75mm f3.5 lens. Perfect for enthusiasts looking for a reliable vintage camera with character.

We've conducted a comprehensive inspection to ensure transparency. While this unit is in good working order, we detail all known cosmetic and optical conditions upfront to provide you with complete confidence in your purchase.

Condition and Grade

Grade: Excellent

Appearance of the item

  • The camera body shows some scuff marks.

Please review all photos for a detailed visual assessment of the product's condition.

Functional

This camera has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

Inspection Results

Operational Checks:

  • Shutter: OK - Fires accurately at all speeds.
  • Helicoid: OK - Smooth focusing action.
  • Aperture: OK - Blades are clean and move smoothly.

Optics (Taking & Viewing Lenses):

  • Dirt: None
  • Dust: None
  • Haze: None
  • Fungus:
    • Upper (Taking) Lens: Minor fungus on front and middle elements, numerous minor fungus on rear element.
    • Lower (Viewing) Lens: Numerous fungus on front, middle, and rear elements.

    Despite the presence of fungus, our tests confirm no impact on normal shooting performance or image quality.

  • Scratch: Slight on main lens.
  • Other: All elements are present.

Optics (Viewfinder):

  • Dirt: None
  • Dust: None
  • Haze: None
  • Fungus: Slight
  • Scratch: None

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Known Issues for This Model (Our Findings)

Based on common issues for the Rollei Rolleicord TLR series, we specifically checked for the following during our inspection:

  • Film Advance: Issues such as stiffness, jamming, or frame counter malfunction are common. Our Inspection: No issues found; film advance mechanism operates smoothly as expected.
  • Shutter Mechanism: Malfunctions, inconsistent firing, or inaccurate speeds are common. Our Inspection: Shutter fires accurately and consistently at all speeds (OK).
  • Internal Mechanics (e.g., Focusing Helicoid): Dried lubricants causing stiffness. Our Inspection: The focusing helicoid operates smoothly (OK). General internal mechanisms beyond tested components were not disassembled for full CLA.
  • Light Seals: Deteriorated foam light seals causing leaks. Our Inspection: No explicit information on light seals available; not specifically inspected for degradation.
  • Missing Parts: Essential parts preventing normal operation. Our Inspection: All major operational parts appear present; however, a full inventory check against factory specifications was not performed. No accessories are included.
  • Bellows/Light Baffles: Tears or holes causing light leaks. Our Inspection: No explicit information on bellows/light baffle integrity available; not specifically inspected for degradation.

Included Accessories

No accessories are included with this camera.

Not Recommended For

This product is NOT recommended for:

  • Buyers who require a cosmetically flawless or factory-new appearance, as this unit shows scuffs.
  • Collectors who demand pristine optics completely free from any fungus.
  • Users who prefer to acquire a camera with all original accessories included, as none are provided.
  • Those sensitive to any minor optical imperfections, even if they do not affect image quality.

For U.S. Buyers - DDP (Duties Prepaid / Included)

Import duty and standard courier fees are included in the price/shipping cost.

  • No extra payment at delivery
  • Delivery time as shown
  • If unexpected charges appear, contact us before paying

Buy with confidence — all import charges are handled on our side under DDP.

Please Note for Buyers Outside the U.S.

  • We ship items from Japan.
  • Import duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
  • Please check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally, those additional costs will be charged by the carrier when you receive the item.
  • We write the customs declaration correctly. No undervalue. No checkmark gift.

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