ROLLEIFLEX 3.5C — CARL ZEISS PLANAR 75mm f/3.5 — METER WORKS
Fully working — perfect optics — ready to shoot.
CAMERA — Rolleiflex 3.5C / Serial #1758481
Condition: Excellent
Format: 6×6 — 120 film.
Shutter: Synchro-Compur (B — 1s to 1/500s).
MECHANICS
- Shutter: Fires correctly at all speeds.
- Slow speeds: Regular and accurate.
- Film advance: Smooth and positive.
- Focus: Smooth and precise throughout range.
- Viewfinder: Bright and contrasty.
METER
- Selenium meter: Functional. ✓
- Meter glass: Hairline crack visible — cosmetic only,
no impact on metering accuracy.
- Note: Most Rolleiflex users work with an external meter —
a functional meter is a genuine bonus on this example.
COSMETIC
- Very good overall condition.
- Normal signs of use consistent with a 60+ year old camera.
TAKING LENS — Carl Zeiss Planar 75mm f/3.5
Condition: Excellent+
The Zeiss Planar is the most sought-after lens option
on the Rolleiflex 3.5 series — 6-element design delivering
the characteristic medium format rendering: smooth tonality,
beautiful bokeh, exceptional micro-contrast.
- Glass: Perfect. No fungus, no haze, no separation.
- Aperture: Clean blades, oil-free, snappy.
- Focus: Smooth and fluid.
- Coating: Intact.
VIEWING LENS — Heidosmat 75mm f/2.8
- Glass: Clean and bright.
INCLUDED
- Rolleiflex 3.5C body
- Metal mirror cap
- Ever-ready case
WHY THIS CAMERA
- Carl Zeiss Planar 75mm f/3.5 — perfect optics, no compromises.
- All speeds functional — slow speeds accurate.
- Working selenium meter — increasingly rare.
- The 3.5C with Planar is the finest optical configuration in the Rolleiflex 3.5 series.
- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.
HONEST CONDITION NOTES
Meter glass has a hairline crack — cosmetic only, clearly shown in photos.
No surprises at reception — full transparency.
CONDITION SUMMARY
Body: Excellent (meter glass crack — cosmetic only)
Planar 75mm: Excellent+ (perfect glass)
Viewing lens: Excellent+ (bright and clean)
Meter: Functional ✓
Included: Mirror cap + case
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.
