Robot II + Schneider Xenar 37.5mm f/2.8 + Original Leather Case – Japan Welcome

ROBOT II — SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH XENAR 37.5mm f/2.8 — ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE
Spring-motor half-frame camera — fully working — complete with original Robot case.

CAMERA — Robot II 

Condition: Excellent
The Robot II is one of the most distinctive German cameras ever made —
a spring-motor driven half-frame (24×24mm) camera producing up to
24 exposures per wind on standard 35mm film.
Originally developed for aerial reconnaissance and scientific photography,
it became a cult collector piece worldwide.

- Spring motor: Functional — winds and fires correctly.
- Shutter: Functional at all speeds.
- Film advance: Automatic spring-motor advance — characteristic
  rapid-fire capability confirmed working.
- Frame counter: Present and functional.
- Viewfinder: Present and clear.
- Leatherette: Black — very good condition, no lifting.
- Top plate: Light wear marks consistent with careful use —
  visible in photos.
- Badge: "ROBOT germany" chrome badge — present and clean. 

LENS — Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 37.5mm f/2.8 / Serial #2018514

Condition: Excellent
The Xenar 37.5mm f/2.8 is the standard lens for the Robot II —
a Schneider-Kreuznach Tessar-type design, well-regarded for
sharpness and rendering on the 24×24mm format.

- Glass: Clean. No fungus, no haze.
- Aperture: f/2.8 to f/16 — clean blades, responsive.
- Focus: 0.5m to infinity — smooth action.
- Chrome: Well-preserved.

LEATHER CASE 

- Original Robot leather ever-ready case.
- "ROBOT" embossed on front lens cap cover. 
- Brown leather — worn but intact, fully functional.
- Period strap present.
- A genuine Robot case in any condition is increasingly
  difficult to find — most Robot IIs on the market are case-only.

THE ROBOT SYSTEM 

The Robot II (produced 1938–1952) is a landmark in camera design.
Its spring-motor drive — wound with a single turn of the large
top-plate knob — automatically advances the film after each exposure,
enabling rapid sequential shooting decades before motor drives existed.

The 24×24mm square format produces up to 50 half-frames on a
standard 36-exposure roll — making it uniquely economical and versatile.

Originally used by the Luftwaffe for reconnaissance photography,
the Robot II became a favourite of press photographers and scientists
for its reliability and speed.

WHY THIS CAMERA 

- Fully working spring motor — confirmed functional.
- Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 37.5mm f/2.8 — clean optics.
- Original Robot leather case with embossed cap — increasingly rare.
- Complete, honest kit — nothing hidden.
- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.

HONEST CONDITION NOTES 

Top plate shows light wear marks — clearly visible in photos.
Leather case is worn — intact and functional, period patina.
No surprises at reception — full transparency.

CONDITION SUMMARY 

Body:       Excellent (light top plate wear — see photos)
Xenar lens: Excellent (clean glass, smooth mechanics)
Case:       Good (original Robot leather, worn but intact)

SHIPPING 

Ships from Paris, France.
Japan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured,
tracked international shipping.
Combined shipping available.

Any questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.