Flexaret II Meopta Czech Czechoslovakia MF TLR camera CLA Prontor II Mirar 1st

Description

Flexaret II a Meopta Czech Czechoslovakia MF TLR camera CLA works Prontor II Mirar 1st version
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. Delivery time indicates FEDEX here D+5 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. But I will handle these in the begin.
Flexaret cameras were really cult classic in former Czechoslovakia. They were produced in Prerov city. Because they were really workhorses we used them long time for serious work - before the Pentacon six era. We loved them and they are engraved in history of Czechoslovakian photography - FLEXARET!!!
The original Flexaret II was manufactured by Optikotechna prior 1949 and has Optikotechna's name on lenses and finder top (the name was changed from Optikotechna to Meopta in 1949). However some exist with Meopta logo there it written word Prerov on finder and WLF lock is lever like was by Optikotechna. Such cameras are rare, in country of origin this type has for sure higher value like for example VI.
It was very successful and longest manufactured type. Difference between Mirar II and Belar I do not know, they seems to me to be identical. May be Belar is just renamed Mirar II.
This is 1st version manufactured with new name for Optikotechna = Meopta, with uncoated lenses, early postwar, originates from late 40ties or very early 50ties.
This type slowly starts to be collectible even here in country of origin.
Description:
Ser. No.
0315958
. Viewfinder lens
Anastigmat
3.0/80 ser. No.
046677
, camera lens is
Mirar
4.5/80, ser. No.
4712362
. Stops up to 22. Focus range from 1 meter to infinity. Shutter
Prontor II
with speeds 1 - 1/125, T and B.
Cosmetically is this camera
EXCELLENT
. Leatherette with minor wear. Viewfinder with  marks on sides. Black edges with acceptable wear. Chrome with scratches on taking lens barrel caused by cap. Still nice and fresh looking.
With leather case but without cap.
Camera was recently CLA therefore works properly, shutter speeds are appropriate. Selftimer works. Glass on lens is clean, no fungus, no scratches. Very good glass for this type.  Focusing and stopping is smooth. Viewfinder is clean. Camera is in well working order.
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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