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RARE  VOIGTLANDER PROMINENT 6x9 FOLDING BELLOWS CAMERA.
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RARE VOIGTLANDER PROMINENT 6x9 FOLDING BELLOWS CAMERA.
Price: GB $935.85
A RARE VOIGTLANDER PROMINENT 6x9 BELLOWS CAMERA. c.1932. HELIAR 10.5CM F4.5 LENS.

PLEASE READ ALL THIS LISTING BEFORE offerDING.

A Rare Voigtlander Prominent Rangefinder camera in partial working order.

The general condition is good with all shutter speeds working. The slow speeds don\'t stick, although due to it\'s age, the slowest three or four speeds run a little slower than the dial suggests. ie. 1 sec. is about 1.3 secs. (\'ish). The faster speeds above 10th sec. seem ok. Accuracy of speeds won\'t be guaranteed as it is 85 years old or so.

The lens is a Heliar 10.5 cm f4.5 and is in excellent condition with no scratches haze or Fungus. In fact, no obvious cleaning marks either, so this has never been over-cleaned...nice! The Rangefinder is inaccurate and whilst the images move, they will not align by a fair margin. It may not be repairable should it require parts. I would recommend that because of this camera\'s rarity, it would be best NOT to tamper or make an attempt to fix it in case you cause damage to other existing components. Therefore the Rangefinder is NOT usable as a focusing aid. However, the Dial focusing does show a good degree of accuracy by setting the distance scale against the Index mark and using a ground glass screen as a basic test. The Rangefinder window/Prism shows possible separation and some wisps of Fungus but the image is visible. The main Viewfinder is also fairly clear with marginal haze, but nothing untoward. The Extinction Meter seems functional although hazy, I do not know how clear these should be, so it may not be in good working order?

The focusing rack works fine and is smooth. The little chain assembly is still very good. Nothing sticks and the front folding bed pops out nicely too with a press of the button to open it up. The Bellow\'s are in very good condition with no holes. Age related wear should be expected. The black painted areas are good with wear as would be normal for an old used item, so the paintwork is not perfect, especially around the edges of the back door. No retouching will be done any wear so the camera retains it\'s character. The interior is good with some marks on the upper/lower face of the Pressure Plate. The Main finder Window flap is intact and working. All Leatherette is still in good condition with a couple of very slight dimples below the Viewfinder, but purely minor. The original Braided strap is intact with very obvious wear.

The Chrome areas are still good. Minor oxidisation is visible but nothing serious by any means. I still have the original case for this camera which is still in fairly reasonable condition. The front press stud is missing so it won\'t close properly but this could be fixed? The stitching isn\'t too bad either but not perfect. At least the case is still with the camera. Whilst this item is likely to be usable, it may be better suited for a static collection. If necessary, the shutter\'s on these are straight forward to service to those with the know-how. PLEASE SEE BELOW:

This is a rare camera and and ideal collectable for those who like Voigtlander. NOTE: Whilst I try to be as specific as is reasonably possible, this item will not work or look like a new one obviously, but still a very desirable item. Because of it\'s age, please don\'t expect to receive a perfect working item simply due to wear and tear over the decades, but what a great item to have in your collection? I handle many hundreds of old cameras, and even I was surprised just how clean this lens is! To have no visible scratches is very unusual. These shutter\'s are quite easy to service to standard, but only for those who know what to do. At present, the slow speeds are still pretty good although not \'bang on\'. I am starting my sale at a low price. Bear in mind only c4000 were built, perhaps half still exist or even less. Once there are offers, I will not remove it from the sale for offers. Please: Only offer if you intend to pay. ZERO RATED buyers MUST CONTACT ME first with their assurance of payment if you win. No contact may mean your offer will be cancelled. Thanks for looking and taking the time to read my description.

FIVE DAY sale, SO DON\'T MISS OUT. THERE AREN\'T MANY OF THESE AROUND.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the listing. You will receive the camera shown in the photos. Clearly, the camera will not look or work like a new one. Please also note the issue with the Rangefinder. If there is anything else you need to know before placing your offer, please ask. A great collectable Classic. Thankyou.

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