Re: [Rollei] Re: Ebay camera question

[todd <todd_belcher >]

Austin,

I don't really know for sure, but I am going to say probably not. The 
local distributor would have to add it after the fact, rather than 
Rollei Germany. So the cameras was most likely never really offered with 
the option. There is no listing (part number) of a camera as such. I 
have listings for Rollei TLR in all sorts of factory configurations, but 
not one with the 12/24 strap hanger installed.

It looks to me like it was first offered in 1965/66 - about the same 
time the other 12/24 option became available.

todd


Austin Franklin wrote:
> 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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