RE: [Rollei] Re: Ebay camera question

["Austin Franklin" <darkroom >]

Todd,

But couldn't you just order a camera, from Rollei, through the local
distributor, that had this "factory" "option"?  When was this "option" first
offered?

Austin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rollei  us
> [mailto:owner-rollei  On Behalf Of todd
> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 1:08 PM
> To: rollei  us
> Subject: Re: [Rollei] Re: Ebay camera question
>
>
> Jerry,
>
> Right you are then ... under that definition of Original Equipment I
> completely agree. I will scan that bulletin and put it into the Rollei
> Gallery this weekend. I'll let you know when it's there.
>
> todd
>
> Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> > Todd
> >
> > By original equipment, I mean things that are supplied as
> > ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT on new cameras.  Not a
> > service shop add-on or accessory.  I would love to see
> > that Rollei Bulletin #52!
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > todd wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Hello Jerry,
> >>
> >>FYI, the straphanger 12/24 conversion was Rollei original equipment! It
> >>had part number SK1948. There was also a Rollei bulletin (#52) issued to
> >>repair people on how to install this part (I just found this).
> >>
> >>Looks like Bernie the Photographer won the "e-bay road rage" contest.
> >>
> >>todd
> >>
> >>Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> >>
> >>>Austin
> >>>
> >>>Forget about it. TTBOMK, the straphanger conversion to 12/24
> >>>was never a factory original equipment item.
> >>>
> >>>But should you buy it, I will be glad to supply you with a left hand
> >>>side, half moon strap hanger to match.
> >>>
> >>>Jerry
> >>>
> >>>Jerry
> >>>
> >>>Austin Franklin wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Hi Jerry,
> >>>>
> >>>>Agreed, but I was concerned with authenticity...as a camera
> that is selling
> >>>>for $1500+, I would be concerned with it's value, and
> authenticity is part
> >>>>of that equation.
> >>>>
> >>>>Regards,
> >>>>
> >>>>Austin
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>>>From: owner-rollei  us
> >>>>>[mailto:owner-rollei  On Behalf Of Jerry Lehrer
> >>>>>Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 6:00 PM
> >>>>>To: rollei  us
> >>>>>Subject: Re: [Rollei] Re: Ebay camera question
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Austin
> >>>>>
> >>>>>It appears to be painted over.  Y'know the half moon isn't really
> >>>>>necessary, as the scissors clips never contact it or the side
> >>>>>panel.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Jerry
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Austin Franklin wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Jerry,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Right you are!  It is there.  Any idea why that one is black?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Austin
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>>Todd
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>Yep!  It's there, but painted over.  You can see the rivets which
> >>>>>>>hold the moon to the strap hanger.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>The non-moon hangers have no such rivets.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>Jerry
> >>>>>>
> >>>
> >
> >
>
>

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