New treasure and queries on rolleiflex tlr

[jamaeolus]

Picked this up on the auction site. I was the only one that bid, which tells me I probably paid too much. Serial number 1267805. Reasonably clean, some pulling away of the leather. It seems in good functional condition. The synchro compur speeds seem good to my ear, from bulb to 250. The Schneider Xenotar glass is completely clear. The aperture moves smoothly from 3.5 to 22. Obviously sat in storage for a very long time but the leather case was in excellent condition. The viewfinder is a bit reluctant. But does open with some coaxing. Inside of film compartment very clean.. it says DBP and DPGM on the space by the serial number. My Google fu found that, according to tlr66.org it was manufactured in the early 1950s, probably 1954. The listing shows only Tessar and Opton. Do I have that info correct? I wasn't looking to buy a rolleiflex but have a saved search for Xenotar auctions. Any info appreciated.

[jamaeolus]

Looking at further info and paying closer attention my new camera it has the Xenar 3.5, not the Xenotar. Still trying to pin down the model number. Currently I believe it to be the K4b.

[SilverPrintMan]

Hi, according to the BJP Almanac for 1957 there was a model that came out alongside the 2.8E , it had a Xenotar f3.5 and was slightly cheaper but without a meter, priced at £79 12s 6d plus £38 0s 0d purchase tax.

[SilverPrintMan]

Just an afterthought, I'll never moan about VAT again!

[philslizzy]