[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex 'Tropical'
- From: CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:23:44 -0300
In other words John, I think (meaning "think" a high degree of
conviction) that the word "Tropical" had to do with a Rollei marketing
strategy for the Tropical countries, in fact regular Rollei TLR
cameras already were "Tropical" cameras.
Carlos
2010/4/1 CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>:
> 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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