Spring loaded tape measure Made in Germany...neat

Well made and solid spring loaded tape measure Made in Germany in inches and millimeters.

Came with the Bolex outfit

 

PLEASE read my CRITERIA below as it answers what I describe and what I don’t.

My Criteria;

1. A scratch is a deep mark or indentation on the surface of the lens from being dropped or hitting against a solid object.
2. Wipe marks on the front surface of the lens are made by the owner over many years wiping it with a tissue or cloth leaving very fine scratches.
3. Fungus is where the lens has a central spot with wavy arms leading away from that central spot.
4. Haze is in most but not all lenses and usually can only be picked up under a strong light but unless it is really bad does not affect the performance of that lens.
5. Separation is where the two elements are separating and leave a halo type image usually on the edge of the lens.
6. If any of the above were present, I would describe it as such.
7. I have yet to see a lens that does not have some dust spots inside due to its age unless that lens is virtually new.
8. Batteries are getting difficult to obtain these days for some cameras and I will mention that in my description.

Most of the items I sell are older than 30 years, are usually second hand, and sold as COLLECTABLES unless stated otherwise. 

I DO NOT use them or put film through cameras but I usually check light meters, shutter speeds, viewfinder and cosmetic conditions on cameras. On lenses I check for fungus, wipe marks and general overall condition. I DO NOT describe every small nick, pitting, haze spot or small dust particles in lenses. HAZE is not FUNGUS. If the condition is noteworthy, I will describe it. Mechanical things over time wear and grease looses its viscosity...so consider those when bidding. I describe the item to the best of my ability and as honestly as I can, but no one is perfect.

(PLEASE NOTE) MOST items I sell, ARE sold as collectables, BUT if you intend to use them to take photographs, then a service is recommended, as there is NO guarantee on the performance of that item due to its age.

I REPEAT

(PLEASE NOTE) MOST items I sell, ARE sold as collectables, BUT if you intend to use them to take photographs, then a service is recommended, as there is NO guarantee on the performance of that item due to its age.

All the best in your bidding and remember if

you really want this item and bid late, bid high.

Cheers Peter.

 

I have just self-published and produced a book on "Canon M39 Rangefinder Lenses 1939-71" which is now available and ready for delivery. This is the first book in the English language that goes into details on the vagaries of the Canons M39 or LTM lenses since Peter Dechert released his camera book in 1985, 24 years ago. If you are interested in the history of Canon and the lenses, it produced between 1939 and 1971, then this book will interest you. For more details, you can contact me. Peter Kitchingman.