Expert: David Silver - 6/25/2007

Question
My father has been dead 25 years. I have had in a cupboard since then some bits and bobs of which I have no interest what so ever. The cameras were in working order when he was alive and were checked about 12 year ago. They have not been touched since. Condition of cameras is good.
I doubt if there is anything here of high value but if I could raise a little towards my daughters Uni fees that would be great. it would also be nice for an enthusiast to enjoy the equipment if it is desirable.


A Leica Serial Nos 71759 (About 1932).

Separte Leica lens. Made by Leitz. Case has GmbX on it

A rolleiflex in lovely leather case. Serial nos1767648  DBGM  DBP. Has A PLANAR 1:3.5 F=75MM LENS

A Zorki 4 K Russian clone of Leica

A Yoightlander Brilliant

A 24x36 F3,5cm �viewfinder� made in USSR? Has Logo on with 3 triangles and an arrow.

hOYA skylight filters

Adaptor for Olymous Om

Adaptor for?  IROA 1;2/50   2.8   3.5      1:2/35   !;2.8/35  1:35/35

Adaptor for cokine cromofilter
Plus a few more bits and pieces

Also some viwfinders, lens I cannot identify.  I have tried to find someone in this area to have a look but they do not seem to exist here.
By the way, if you are to reply I wil be delighted. although it is obvious I am not an enthusiast I have enjoyed reading soem of your replies to other queries.

Best wishes.  Chris Roberts


Answer


Hello,

From the serial number, you have a Leica II, a common 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1932.  They sold about 50,000 of these from 1932 to 1939, so you can imagine many have survived to today.  Value isn't that terribly high, but is dependent on the overall condition and the lens it wears.  If you can get back to me with these details, or send a couple small JPEG digital images of the camera to <silver@well.com>, I can give you a precise appraisal.

The seperate Leitz lens, well, I need to know WHAT lens.  Leitz made zillions of them!  Once again, either find the actual name on the lens, or you can send me a small JPEG and I'll take it from there.

The Rolleiflex is a common model from 1956, and if in truly excellent condition you're looking at about $150.

I'm afraid the Zorki 4, although it's a surprisingly good camera, is common as dust.  Literally millions were made!  Nice one's only bring about $50 these days.

The Voigtlander Brillant is a cheap box camera that's designed to resemble a twin-lens-reflex (like the Rolleiflex), and nice examples only go for $30-$40.

The 24 x 26 F3.5cm viewfinder is an accessory used on the Zorki or Leica when shooting a wide-angle lens.  Hmmm, maybe $20.  It suggests that you must have a wide-angle lens with one of those cameras...

Filters and adapters, I can't say without seeing them, but they're usually a few dollars here and there.

The IROOA is a protective hood for various Leitz lenses, and in nice shape sells for $25.

The other stuff you have, who knows, there may be value hiding there.  You'd be surprised!  I really need to see it.  Please, feel free to send me some JPEG images and I'll go through ALL of it for you.  That's the best way.  I will also be able to recommend some buyers for quick stress-free transactions.  By the time we add it all up, you might very well put a dent in your daughter's fees!

Best wishes,

David Silver