Plaubel Makina IIS Rangefinder camera

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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

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Plaubel Makina IIS rangefinder camera from the 1930s in good physical condition and tested working, with a clear Anticomar 1:2.9 f/10cm lens, focusing via scale only (no rangefinder element), original rollfilm holder included, and the back cover is without ground glass which would need to be recreated.

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This concerns a Plaubel Makina IIS rangefinder camera. The camera is in good condition, with the note that focusing without a rangefinder element is only possible by means of the scale markings as they appear on the camera.

The shutter functions well, and the timings sound good to the ear.
De Anticomar 1:2.9 f10cm lens is clear and has no scratches, fungus, or haze.
The distance/focus adjustment mechanism operates smoothly.
The bellows are excellent (no pinholes)
The rear hatch is without frosted glass. It will therefore need to be replicated (relatively easy to do; information on the internet).

The camera does come with an original Plaubel roll-film holder.

This concerns a Plaubel Makina IIS rangefinder camera. The camera is in good condition, with the note that focusing without a rangefinder element is only possible by means of the scale markings as they appear on the camera.

The shutter functions well, and the timings sound good to the ear.
De Anticomar 1:2.9 f10cm lens is clear and has no scratches, fungus, or haze.
The distance/focus adjustment mechanism operates smoothly.
The bellows are excellent (no pinholes)
The rear hatch is without frosted glass. It will therefore need to be replicated (relatively easy to do; information on the internet).

The camera does come with an original Plaubel roll-film holder.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Plaubel
Model/ type nr
Makina IIS
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1930-1940
The NetherlandsVerified
3099
Objects sold
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