[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex 'Tropical'
- From: CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:53:30 -0300
Interesting John, anyway the seller uses the general definition for a
Tropical camera as several times mentioned here, those cameras have a
visible difference with no Tropical cameras, it is not the case for
Rolleiflex and Rolleicord cameras labeled "Tropical", they look
identical regarding the regular models. I have seen similars
Rolleiflexes and Rolleicords in mint condition and they were not
labeled "Tropical", in fact the Rolleicord "Tropical" shown in Flickr
does not look so good and Todd did not find a visible difference for
his Rolleicord "Tropical".
The camera in the auction site shows the same focusing plate regarding
the Report 1 except for the word "Tropical", this Automat II looks
good really, the serial number belongs to the Rolleiflex Automat II
regular production.
Carlos
2010/4/1 John Wild <jwild@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> I see on Ebay item 120550281256 being a 'Rolleiflex 1937 'Tropical' Camera -
> A Rarity NR!'.
>
> There are photographs and the description says
>
> "A rare and pristine classic 1937 Rolleiflex 'TROPICAL' camera made for the
> Asian market and so marked on its focus knob!
>
> 'Tropical' cameras of any type are scarce. They were special production
> pieces built to resist the corrosive effects of the difficult environments
> they were used in. 'Tropical' cameras were favored by professional,
> military, and scientific photographers operating in areas where they might
> be eaten by their subjects.
>
> This camera - with its original leather case - appears to be in pristine
> condition - showing very little sign of use. It's mechanical functions are
> fine, the lens appears clear, and the exterior looks nearly unused. The
> leather case is in similar condition with a very few minor handling marks.
> The exposure/shutter scale on the back of the case is in English, a somewhat
> international language of the period, to aid the photographer shooting in
> the jungle, desert, or mountains of their choice.
>
> Due to hard useage in difficult climates relatively few 'Tropical' cameras
> have survived.....especially in the pristine condition of this example. A
> rare variation of a classic Rolleiflex for the collector.
>
> Due to the mechanical nature of this item, we cannot accept returns on this
> camera. We pack very carefully and ship fully insured priority mail with
> delivery confirmation.
>
> Please see all the photos of this camera. Click on top photos for 2 more
> pages of photos.
> Dimensions: camera height 5 1/2", width 3", depth 3 5/8"."
>
> John
>
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