Robot SC electronic Viewfinder camera

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Edwin Molenaar
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Description from the seller

Beautiful and extremely rare Robot SC Electronic espionage camera set in excellent, working condition.

The Robot SC Electronic (produced by Otto Berning & Co. from around 1982) is an iconic, motorized 35mm camera specially designed for surveillance and espionage. The camera shoots unique square negatives of 16x16 mm on standard 35mm film. It is estimated that only around 1,500 units of this model were made, which makes it an absolute gem for the serious Robot or espionage collector.

Features & Condition:
• Body: In beautiful cosmetic condition with minimal signs of wear (see photos).
• Mechanical / Electrical: Fully tested and in perfect working order. The transport motor runs smoothly.
• Remote control: Tested and functions excellently.
• Lens: Equipped with the original Schneider-Kreuznach Xenagon 1:5.6/30mm lens. The glass is clear, without scratches, fungus, or haze.

Included accessories:
• Second (extra) film cassette holder
• Original storage bag for the camera
• Original storage bag for the film cassette
Note: The camera operates on 1x 4LR44 (6V) battery and the remote control on 2x 4LR44 batteries (batteries not included).

Beautiful and extremely rare Robot SC Electronic espionage camera set in excellent, working condition.

The Robot SC Electronic (produced by Otto Berning & Co. from around 1982) is an iconic, motorized 35mm camera specially designed for surveillance and espionage. The camera shoots unique square negatives of 16x16 mm on standard 35mm film. It is estimated that only around 1,500 units of this model were made, which makes it an absolute gem for the serious Robot or espionage collector.

Features & Condition:
• Body: In beautiful cosmetic condition with minimal signs of wear (see photos).
• Mechanical / Electrical: Fully tested and in perfect working order. The transport motor runs smoothly.
• Remote control: Tested and functions excellently.
• Lens: Equipped with the original Schneider-Kreuznach Xenagon 1:5.6/30mm lens. The glass is clear, without scratches, fungus, or haze.

Included accessories:
• Second (extra) film cassette holder
• Original storage bag for the camera
• Original storage bag for the film cassette
Note: The camera operates on 1x 4LR44 (6V) battery and the remote control on 2x 4LR44 batteries (batteries not included).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Robot
Model/type nr
SC electronic
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1990-2000
The NetherlandsVerified
3211
Objects sold
100%
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