General Condition:
The body is in great condition, with minor signs of previous use.
The original leatherette covering is in good condition despite some faint marks on the left panel (only cosmetic here)
The focusing screen has been replaced by a Bright Screen MPD with line spacing pattern.
The MPD screen is best with eye level finders, geometric subjects such as architecture, and for general photography. We find it very comfortable to use even on bright sunny days.
Both lenses show some internal/surface marks that we judge négligeable without NO impact on the final images. Please check the pictures taken with the camera to convince you.
The Compur - Rapid shutter has been cleaned and re-lubricated and now works very well at all speeds, even at slow speed. Same for the self timer which is fully operational.
What we have done:
We did a full overhaul of the camera. Call it CLA'd if you want.
The front and the optical elements have been disassembled and cleaned up.
Both side panels have been opened.
The film transport system has been fully disassembled to be cleaned up, lubricated and tested.
The complete focusing system has been disassembled for cleaning, re-lubrication and adjustment. We fully checked and adjusted the camera and all movements are correct.
We have fully tested the camera with films.
All servicing processes and film testing have been documented.
Rolleiflex 3.5 Automat Type 3, K4. Serviced Film tested
General characteristics:
Built 1945-1949.
Serial Number : 1028448
Zeiss Tessar Lens 75mm f/3.5
Shutter : Compur-Rapid 1 - 1/500, B
Bayonet Size 1
This is the third model in a very successful line of Rolleiflex 6x6 Automats. Highly appraised by photographers thanks to its "automatic" functions enabled a faster workflow.
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Automatic stop at the first frame of the film, no red window needed anymore. Possible by a patented film start sense mechanism which detected the tape that fixes the film to its back paper.
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Automatic tensioning of the shutter during the film transport.
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Double exposure prevention.
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Blank exposure prevention.
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Security cap to cover the release button.
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3 months guarantee offered.
































