New Camera Day - again

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, I already have a Zeiss Nettar 515/16 made in 1937. This is the Zeiss Nettar 517/16, plus it came with its original case, and a flash unit with its original case - all for £30 in a junk shop in Broughty Ferry, near Dundee. I wasn't looking for a camera, especially one so close to what I already have, but it seemed a bargain. As it happens, you can get them for half that on ebay, but it's still worth it.

Zeiss Nettar 517/16 by Rob MacKillop
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Lens: Novar - Anastigmat 1:4.5 75mm
Aperture: 4.5 to 22
Speed: Bulb to 200

Seems in excellent condition. Put a roll of FP4 through it - we shall see.

 

[Pete Askew]

Excellent - you can't beat a new toy! Looking forward to seeing the shots. I guess the flash takes bulbs. They'll probably cost you more than the camera!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Can't image my using it...but you never know.

 

[Brian Moore]

Jealousy, thy name is Brian.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheap as chips, Brian. One on eBay nor for £4...

 

[Brian Moore]

Cheap as chips, Brian. One on eBay nor for £4...

Hmmm. Thanks, Rob. I'll check it out.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Nice! - so you just happened to be in a junk shop which happened to have a great used camera in it..... riiiiiiiiight

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Well, as long as Susan believes me!

 

[Davie Hudson]

which junk shop was it? not that i want a camera but I do love junk lol

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Across from Visocchi's, the greatest ice cream shop outside of the Isle de France...

 

[Pete Askew]

I thought that was Nardini's! There's gonna be trouble!


Welcome to Nardini's, Scotland's most famous Caf Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Nae competition!

But the best is: Maison Berthillon : la qualité est notre passion

The ony reason to go to Paris, in my opinion