$3,995.00
• Plaubel Makina W67 wide version with Nikkor 55 mm
• Fully tested and perfectly working
• Finder crisp, rangefinder aligned, transport even
• Optics clean with no haze, no scratches, no fungus, no fog
• Bellows perfect, light tight, folding action precise
• Cosmetics ninety nine percent mint, no scuffs, no dents, no dings
• Very rare with about three thousand five hundred made
• Includes original lens cap, metal lens hood, original hand grip with tiny marks only on the grip
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Description
PLAUBEL MAKINA W67 RANGEFINDER WITH NIKKOR 55 MM RARE NEAR MINT FULLY WORKING
Professional Plaubel Makina W67 wide version in collector grade condition. This copy is fully tested and ready for real work. Bellows are perfect and light tight. Focusing is smooth and confident. Rangefinder is aligned and the finder is crisp and bright. Optics are clean with no haze no scratches no fungus no fog. This is a reliable camera for landscape travel environmental portrait and architecture where a compact six by seven wide angle tool shines. Production estimated around three thousand five hundred units only.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Plaubel Makina W67 body with Nikkor 55 mm lens
Original lens cap
Metal wide angle lens hood
Original and genuine hand grip in excellent condition with tiny marks only on the grip
FUNCTION AND TESTING
Focus alignment checked at near and infinity
Rangefinder patch verified for accurate coincidence
Bellows inspected and flashlight tested from inside with no light leaks
Shutter operation smooth and consistent across speeds in bench and film tests
Aperture movement clean and precise
Film transport advances correctly with even spacing
Folding mechanism locks and unlocks positively
VIEWING CONDITION
Finder beautiful and clear. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There is no balsam separation. There are no scratches. There is no large dust. Rangefinder patch is bright and contrasty. No problem in the view.
APPEARANCE
Appearance is immaculate. Cosmetics rate at ninety nine percent mint. No scuffs. No dents. No dings. Covering clean and intact. Only tiny handling marks on the separate hand grip not on the camera. This presents as a collector and shooter grade example.
WHY THIS CAMERA
True six by seven negatives in a compact folding package
Sought after Nikkor 55 mm field of view that suits landscape and environmental scenes
Leaf shutter allows flash sync at all speeds for controlled lighting
Quiet operation and fast handling for travel and street style work
COMPATIBILITY
Uses 120 roll film to make six by seven frames. Standard tripod socket. Front filter thread on the lens for common accessories. Folds flat for carry. Best practice is to close the lens before folding to protect the bellows.
CONDITION SUMMARY
Optics clean with no haze no scratches no fungus no fog
Finder crisp and rangefinder aligned
Bellows perfect and light tight
Mechanicals smooth and reliable
Cosmetics near mint with only minimal handling on the grip accessory
SHIPPING AND ASSURANCE
Carefully packed with tracking and insurance
You get a seventy two hour functional inspection window after delivery
If any functional issue appears contact me within that window and we will resolve it
Questions welcome.
