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Tougodo Mirroflex II w/Tri-Lausar 1:3.5 8cm - Case - Rare and excellent!

$ 158.4

Availability: 40 in stock
  • Brand: Togodo optical Co.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Model: Mirroflex II
  • Condition: , please see description and images.For sale is one of the more rare versions of Togodo TLR's from the era, in fantastic condition!, with case and box!, and it works well! Very collectable!!The camera is mechanically functional; the shutter (1-1/300 sec. and 'B') fires cleanly at all speeds, even the longest ones sound good. Self timer work without issues. Shutter blades are clean and undamaged. Aperture setting works good, blades are clean and undamaged. Focusing feel is very good. Film transport and frame counter works, winding is a little stiff. Viewing hood is smooth in use, as is the film door.Both lenses are clean and clear with undamaged surfaces; there is no haze of fungus. No balsam separation. Minimal internal dust. The mirror is clean and undamaged, as is the focusing screen.Exterior condition is truly excellent (see images); one tiny mini-ding in the rounded corner of the film door on the focusing side, except for that there is minimal wear.The camera comes with it'
  • Film Format: 120mm

    Description

    Togodo Mirroflex Model II with Tri-Lausar 1:3.5 8cm, serialno.642042 (on lens)
    For sale is one of the more rare versions of Togodo TLR's from the era, in fantastic condition!, with case and box!, and it works well! Very collectable!!
    The camera is mechanically functional; the shutter (1-1/300 sec. and 'B') fires cleanly at all speeds, even the longest ones sound good. Self timer work without issues. Shutter blades are clean and undamaged. Aperture setting works good, blades are clean and undamaged. Focusing feel is very good. Film transport and frame counter works, winding is a little stiff. Viewing hood is smooth in use, as is the film door.
    Both lenses are clean and clear with undamaged surfaces; there is no haze of fungus. No balsam separation. Minimal internal dust. The mirror is clean and undamaged, as is the focusing screen.
    Exterior condition is truly excellent (see images); one tiny mini-ding in the rounded corner of the film door on the focusing side, except for that there is minimal wear.
    The camera comes with it's original leather case and box. The case is in the same fine condition, a few loose threads. The box is in good condition, no real damage, some age related wear.
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    -Description
    All cameras on offer are carefully checked before listing. This is done using common sense and long experience of using photographic equipment. Cameras are tested for mechanical function and checked for obvious faults. Accuracy of shutter, rangefinder, light meter etc. have
    not
    been tested unless otherwise stated. Cameras have
    not
    been film tested. Exterior condition is first and foremost described by the images, but any damage outside of normal wear will be described in text also. All images are of the item(s) for sale and taken by me. Please note that my listings consists primarily of vintage used items, opinions may differ and i strongly urge you to contact me if any part of the description seems unclear, or if you have any further questions. Unless otherwise stated cameras for sale have no known service history. As a general rule i recommend that vintage cameras are cleaned, lubricated and adjusted for accurate and consistent performance.
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    only
    if the description is clearly inaccurate or misleading, in all other cases return postage is paid by the buyer. To avoid unnecessary cost please make sure that the item is the one you want, and that it will work for your purpose before buying or bidding.
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