Asahiflex SLR 1955 Model llA w/ 58mm F:2.4 Takumar Start Price USD 200.00 Current Price USD 200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Monday, December 29, 2008 Location Easton, Pa. See more about 'Asahiflex SLR 1955 Model llA w/ 58mm F:2.4 Takumar ' Description <P> Purchased by myself as a photographic resale item because it was a   collectible & Useable   ITEM: Asahi Pentax 1955 Asahiflex  llA SLR w/ Takumar 58mm F:2.4  great Body condition, Look at these photos! MECHANICALLY:  Split speed shutter at T,2,5,10 then 25~500. The shutter works, however the spring tension on the curtains does NOT allow full cycle and it hangs up, see photo. So you have to complete the closing of the shutter curtain, then the mirror returns. Shutter curtain in very good shape, no pin holes! Lens helicoil focus is very smooth and easy to turn. Lens diaphram preset works well. Winder, rewind, door release all in Mintish condition.     OPTICALLY: Camera looks Mintish condition for 1955. Newtonion optical finder window has crack, but clear and useable. Pop up waist level works well, nice clear magnifer also. Takumar 58mm F;2.8 is beautiful clear optic, just look at these photos!   USE:  I would get the camera CLA'd as it would then be worth $500.00+     Feedback UPDATE:  I leave professional positive feedback only and work out any and all problems if they happen.please contact me if problems in shipping or content occurs, first. A choice piece from a camera pro to you. Orginial, what more could you asked for, checked out by a known camera seller & technican for over 30 years. Good clean optics, GREAT  image, 100% Money back Guarnteed on this auction as advertized! Enjoy,   Don   <P>  Camera sale terms & shipping & Handling terms for:  ALL other Antiques & RESTORED Musical Instruments   P><P>SquareTrade © AP6.0<P>   Never buy a camera or lens on Ebay from someone who says they know nothing about cameras, lenses or optics. Believe me, I have bought over 400 broken cameras and lenses  on EBAY  from dishonest or ignorant  SELLERS,  especially summertime sellers, because they find flea market broken cameras. Questions, just ask me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,No SALES to Zero rated Buyers unless you contact me first, YOUR BID will be cancelled by me, unless you contact me before bidding, and agree to pay on Paypal.com, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Enjoy, Don <P>You will be buying from Eastwestphoto.net  with 35 years of fine Photographic Camera sales, &  Repair and in Camera Trade Shows on the East coast of USA and Ebay worldwide. 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