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Thanks for visiting. As a camera dealer, collector and photographer, I've developed my own list of favorite cameras/lenses/accessories. These are some of them. This page is under continual construction and updating. At any one time, at least 10 new pages are under preparation. Older pages are sometimes updated, so if you like one of the profiles, re-visit it occasionally. Stephen Gandy, Los Angeles

As a result we now can enjoy the current line of Rolleiflex 2.8-FX,and 4.0-FW, 2.8-FT cameras. Classical twin-lens reflex cameras with a highly advanced exposure-control system. But still as compact and easy to handle as that very first Rolleiflex from 1929. A long line of Rolleiflex, Rolleicord and related cameras has seen. Light since 1929.

Rolleiflex 2.8 GX 80 Model 1 - 'Japan Edition' Special Edition for the Japanese market. The only Rollei 2.8 2.8 GX Model 1 with a Seiko shutter (which became standard later on Model 2). Blue hand finished Japanese Urushi lacquer. Serials: Individual numbering on gold plated plaque on right camera side, from 001/130 to 130/130, only 130 pieces made. Automat model but it was a 3.5F. The Serial number was erased and I only can to see the finder lens and taking lens numbers. With this only, could I to know the camera serial number? The Finder lens number it's: 4105501 and Taking lens number it's: 4095912. Thanks very much by your help. rolleilist New Rolleiflex and Serial Numbers. From: 'Richard Knoppow'; To:; Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:32:48 -0800; A couple of hours ago I found an MX with Tessar at a local thrift shop.

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Epson R-D1 Web Repository

May 2011: CameraQuest is the proud new home of the Epson R-D1 Web Repository written by Rich Cutler! CLICK HERE!

35mm Rangefinders in General

Rangefinder Renaissance
2005: The Rangefinder Year that Was by Tom Abrahamsson
All Format Rangefinder Mailing Listfor users and collectors of ALL RF cameras
Rangefinder/Viewfinders: More than meets the Eye
Accessory Viewfinders:Which to USE?

Nikon Rangefinder

Voigtlander Bessa R2S 50/3.5 Heliar S NHS Commemorative in Classic Nikon Rangefinder Mount Nikon Historical Society - Last Production May 2005
Voigtlander SL 12/5.6 and 15/4.5 Aspherical widest EVER for NRF
Voigtlander Nikon Rangefinder SC Mount Lens Intro21/4, 25/4, 35/2.5 intro
Voigtlander Nikon Rangefinder SC Lenses: SC 21/4, SC 25/4, SC 28/3.5, SC 35/2.5, SC 35/1.2 Prototpe, S 50/1.5, S 50/2.5, S 50/3.5, S 85/3.5
Voigtlander VC Meter IIsmall compact silicon meter with LED readout for Nikon Rangefinders

Nikon Rangefinders: Using and IdentifyingWhat are the best choices?
Nikon One intro to the first Nikon
Nikon One Garage Sale Treasure once in a lifetime find
Nikon One 609350 - the 26th Nikon with the 350th top plate?
Nikon One Mystery - are internal numbers a more accurate indication of production number than the top plate number?
Nikon M Throwawaydumpster diving
Nikon Sleast expensive Nikon Rangefinder
Nikon S2nice shooter
Nikon S2 Black DialPrototype?
Nikon S2 Black1st Pro Nikon
Nikon SP RangefinderSystem Overview
Nikon SP Blackmost handsome Nikon?
Tom Abrahamsson's Nikon SP RAPIDWINDER! production of two prototypes
Nikon SP Illuminatora unique accessory Leica should copy
Nikon S3M Black Half-frame w/ MotorNikon's rarest regular production camera
Nikon S4 DDD Was the S4 inspired by famed photog David Douglas Duncan?
Nikon SPXTTL Prototype
Nikon S3 2000 Nikon's new classic rangefinder - black or chrome
Nikon SP 2005 Nikon's best eye candy, amazing! black only
21/4 rare and sought after
25/4a great little super wide lens
35/3.5 STEREO the only Nikon Stereo ever made
35/1.8 All Black one of Nikons rarest lenses
35/1.8 fastest wide for Nikon RF
50/1.1 a most sought after collectible
50/1.4 Aluminumsuper rare experimental lens
50/1.5 Nikon's rare first 'Super Speed' lens
50/3.5 Micro NikkorNikon's 1st Micro lens
85/2 Fast Portrait Lens, many mounts and variations
85/1.5the SP's fastest telephoto
105/4Nikon's version of the Mountain Elmar
135/4 almost unknown 523 series
180, 350, Reflex Housing soon
250/4 Manual Aperture Nikkor Nikon's first Super Tele
500/5 Nikon original 'big gun'
1000/6.3 Black Mirror Nikkor - the rarest production Nikon Lens
Nikon Copy Stand PA
Nikon Rangefinder Rain Protector - collectors never know what they will find!

Use classic Nikon RF Lenses on Leica RF rare Orion Lens Adapter
Voigtlander Prominent 50mm Lens Adapter to Nikon or Contax Rangefinder

Contax Rangefinder

Zeiss Contax 1 -- 1932 first 35 system competitor to Leica
Zeiss Contax II and III:worthy prewar Leica adversaries
Leica Vs Contax35's Prewar Great Debate
Zeiss Contax IIa/

Rolleiflex Gx Serial Numbers