Flexaret VII Meopta Czechoslovakia 2xformat MF TLR camera CLA Belar Prestor

Description

Flexaret VII Meopta Czech Czechoslovakia doubleformat MF TLR camera CLA Belar Prestor
If you wonder why I have same shipping to European union like for rest of world it is thetherefore because  for these sales needs to be paid VAT  to government. There is no option in ebay software how to set it I am using part of shipping charge (and still loosing on sales to EU). If you are from EU and you will purchase 2 or more items I will arrange for you special shipping  charge that  can be lower like for heaviest item itself! If you are from Europe but not from European union or you have valid EU VAT No., do not pay and ask me for shipping charge mentioned bellow in description.
To many EU countries now I can arrange courier shipping in range €8-23. If you will bid in this auction, ask in advance, or at least prior making a payment I will tell you exactly how much charge will be to your destination.
To USA I am offerińg now Fedex economy shipping. Experiences so far shows that delivery takes 6-7 days and I will shorten handling time to 3 days max. I still need some time to test, remove eventuell problems that by old cameras during storing can happen and pack it. If possible I will send them at the beginning.
Flexaret cameras were really cult classic in former Czechoslovakia. I am in fact happy that some of you like them, too. They were produced in Prerov city. Because they were really workhorses we used them long time for serious work - before the Pentacon six era. Flexaret VII are the most often type used here for taking pictures, mainly because of theirs ability to take the 6x4.5 cm pictures (with mask).
Flexaret VII was in production in years 1966-1971. This was a last type of Flexaret and TLR in Czechoslovakia. This camera is until today capable to take quite quality pictures (well acceptable for example by enlarging 14 x 11 and even larger) and mechanically and optically is far better than for example later Russian Lubitel 166 U! And you can use it for medium format (6x6 cm and 6x4.5) and 35-mm format (36x24 mm and 24x24 mm)!!!
Camera is not cheap to get here because it is still used for medium format photography. It has about half as highe price in country of origin like VI.
One special repairman note: Flexaret VII is very complicate for repair. I think only very experienced repairman can do it sucessfully, and even the true masters will have big troubles repairing it first times. Today without overhaul most of them are broken. My database proves clearly: Chance today that camera works (if not recently overhauled) is for sure lower than 20%. Btw, overhauling of Flexaret VII is half day of work- as minimum.
I am sorry for my start bid but lately I am simple not able purchase cameras to offer them cheaper. To get any starts tu be more and more difficult, year ago it was not problem.
Description:
Ser. No.
9-120712
.  Viewfinder lens is
Belar
3.5/80, single coated, ser. No.
126808
; camera lens
Belar
3.5/80, single coated, stops 3.5-22, ser. No.
224667
. The camera lens is 4 segment Tessar type. Shutter is Pentacon
Prestor
with speeds 1-1/500 and B. Sliding switch on right side allows to make easy double exposure.
Cosmetically is this camera
EXCELLENT
. Leatherette with few scratches on one side yellowish (years long exposed to light). Black edges with usuall  above doors lock mark  and one small rub mar on dent in corner nearby, otherwise with slight  wear only
. Viewfinder with scratches on sides, some marks on loupe, and intentinal dent in one corner, that should allow open finder with one hand. Minor wear on advance knob. Lens bayonett mounts without marks. Focusing knob is custom is original one.  Camera was in real use but still quite well preserved.
Including case (from VI) and cap. Mask for 6x4.5 pictures is not in auction, but I have them. Adapter set for 35mm film pictures i can have in separate auction, otherwise you can ask about availability.
Camera was recently overhauled therefore works properly, shutter speeds are appropriate. Glass on lens is clean, no fungus. Few light cleaning scratches on front coating are visible from rear end only. They will not affect pictures for sure. Good glass for lens type. It is very hard find unscratched Belar lens. I bet that 90% of Belar lenses have scratches - and look how many sellers are writing about scratched glass. Focusing and stopping is smooth. Selftimer works. Flash synchro contact works, too. Viewfinder is clean. I believe camera is well usable.
We are repairing, overhauling, cleaning and lubricating every camera, lens, binocular, microscope ... to restore its original functionality as much as possible. However we are not disassembling it completely and clean every part in ultrasonic cleaner separately if not necessary. If I am not satisfied how something works - considering item age and construction - I will write about it in description. You do not need ask me if it works, we did everything possible to repair it, and I believe for some groups is our repair workshop between the most qualifying in world. Get it working better can only better repairman (or with better replacement part source). However I am not manufacturing them, therefore always read carefully my description about glass, etc.
Btw, if you need repair some older mechanical camera, lens, accessory, binocular or microscope you can always ask me.
Air mail shipping and handling charge is
WORLDWIDE

- INSURED; to
European countries those are not in European union

REGISTERED (letter), it has automatic insurance coverage up to
€50
(Euro) per packet, contact me, if higher insurance is required than use worldwide option. They do exist express options (courier) to most EU countries, cost are different (low) you need ask about them separately.
If post will confirm that insured packet was lost or damaged (you need claim by delivery) I will replace it - when impossible refund the full amount. I need wait for post confirmation, too many crooks lately trying to have both item and money.
It is included in it incombinable packing and handling charge that remains by combined shipping. Rest of charge I will combine and calculate just true shipping charge for packet to your country if you will purchase more items.
I have declared up to 10 days handling time for my items. I need this time to control and last time test every item, for items shipped out of European union put it in custom office that needs 2-3 days prepare documents and transfer packet to post office. Expected postal delivery time is usually up to 2 weeks but delays simple happens, for example in USA packet often need more days for security control in custom office. For these reasons I choose to check ebay shipping option "economy shipping ... 11-20 business days", I hope that you will get as quick as possible (in most cases you can calculate get packet 1.5-2 weeks after payment date if you are in European union, 2-3 weeks for rest of world) but really I can not affect work of custom and post offices worldwide anyway and delays can happen. Online trackable it is in some countries, for example USA, China, Japan.
Contact me before making any Ebay or Paypal claim, PLEASE!
Combined shipping saves often costs per item considerably but not in all situations, ask about exact items. By very cheap item is possible ship uninsured - this will cost less, but I will do it only if you will declare that you will not make any claim if packet will be lost by transport.
Look at my other auctions for more camera items!
Greetings from Slovakia and happy bidding!
Sorry, usually I can't reply questions during Friday-Sunday. If is some difference between description and picture usually is mistake in description, by cameras, lenses, prisms, etc, picture always show actual item (some small items like extension tubes, flash shoes, etc can be exception). I will correct all links until Tuesday.
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