Robot Royal 36S + Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 2,8/45mm | Single lens reflex camera (SLR)

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Robot Royal 36S 35 mm camera with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 45mm f/2.8, serial Z-158080 a, in good physical condition and tested and working.

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Beautiful Robot Royal 36S, one of the most advanced and sought-after robot models.
This professional 35mm system was famous for its exceptionally fast, spring-driven film transport and was widely used by industry, science, police, and defense.

This model is equipped with the high-quality:

Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 45mm f/2.8

Serial number: 4890240




Features

Model: Robot Royal 36S

Country of origin: Germany

Body serial number: Z-158080 a

Lens: Schneider Xenon 45mm f/2.8, serial number 4890240

Focus: 0.9 m – ∞

Shutter speeds: B, 1/2 – 1/500 sec

Connections: X-sync + Motor (Mot.)

Unusually solid build quality – fully metal precision camera

Equipped with automatic spring winding (Robot-typical high-speed transport)





Condition

Body: very good condition, with minor signs of use on the metal.

Optics: glass clear with light signs of use and a few age spots, no mold visible.

Shutter & transport: transport mechanism works and the shutter fires, but has not been tested for accuracy (standard Catawiki clause).

Finder: clear with light traces

Interior: neat, no corrosion.


Not tested with film.




Why do collectors want this model?

The Robot Royal 36S is a top model, much rarer than the Robot Star series.

One of the most advanced mechanical 35mm cameras ever made.

Robust, technically interesting, and historically important.

Robot cameras are loved by both collectors and enthusiasts of German engineering.



Beautiful Robot Royal 36S, one of the most advanced and sought-after robot models.
This professional 35mm system was famous for its exceptionally fast, spring-driven film transport and was widely used by industry, science, police, and defense.

This model is equipped with the high-quality:

Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 45mm f/2.8

Serial number: 4890240




Features

Model: Robot Royal 36S

Country of origin: Germany

Body serial number: Z-158080 a

Lens: Schneider Xenon 45mm f/2.8, serial number 4890240

Focus: 0.9 m – ∞

Shutter speeds: B, 1/2 – 1/500 sec

Connections: X-sync + Motor (Mot.)

Unusually solid build quality – fully metal precision camera

Equipped with automatic spring winding (Robot-typical high-speed transport)





Condition

Body: very good condition, with minor signs of use on the metal.

Optics: glass clear with light signs of use and a few age spots, no mold visible.

Shutter & transport: transport mechanism works and the shutter fires, but has not been tested for accuracy (standard Catawiki clause).

Finder: clear with light traces

Interior: neat, no corrosion.


Not tested with film.




Why do collectors want this model?

The Robot Royal 36S is a top model, much rarer than the Robot Star series.

One of the most advanced mechanical 35mm cameras ever made.

Robust, technically interesting, and historically important.

Robot cameras are loved by both collectors and enthusiasts of German engineering.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Robot
Model/ type nr
Royal 36S + Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 2,8/45mm |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Robot
Film type
35mm
Serial number
Z-158080 a
Estimated Period
1950s
The NetherlandsVerified
446
Objects sold
86.67%
Private

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