Black asahiflex?

summonbaka · 06-21-2010, 04:41 PM

I found this interesting, a black asahiflex at a ridiculously expensive (for me) price. I know that this are rare as they go, but would they fetch that price?

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Blue · 06-21-2010, 07:15 PM

Its a IIA which could bring $350-$450 if it is in as good a mechanical condition as it in cosmetic condition. The black version could add another $200 with another $150 for rareness. I could see it bringing $800. I have heard of black Asahiflex bodies.

Edit: I just looked at my notes and I had made an entry for an IIA with a black face.

Based on the current currency exchange, it is at $1484.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-22-2010, 12:52 AM

That's a beautiful camera!

Chris

woof · 06-22-2010, 06:13 AM

HOLY....

Grail.

woof!

Blue · 06-22-2010, 09:03 PM

Here it is through google translate.

Google Translate

I would be more skeptical than I am if it wasn't for the Repronars that had the black Asahiflex bodies. Plus, I have seen an Asahiflex with a black mirror cage. I'd love to at least examine this thing in person!

stevebrot · 06-22-2010, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Here it is through google translate.

Google Translate

I would be more skeptical than I am if it wasn't for the Repronars that had the black Asahiflex bodies. Plus, I have seen an Asahiflex with a black mirror cage. I'd love to at least examine this thing in person!

In the translation, it almost sounded as if the camera was painted black as part of a restoration that included new leather.

Steve

Blue · 06-22-2010, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

In the translation, it almost sounded as if the camera was painted black as part of a restoration that included new leather.

Steve

good catch. I don't get the 'insect' part.

Something got lost in translation. Based on the bidding on this thing, I'd say a bunch of people have missed that detail.

FlashCube · 06-23-2010, 08:12 AM

I think I would be a little disappointed if I paid $2k for a black Asahiflex to find out it had been painted black during a restoration. Then again, if I had the many for such a body, I would have to inspect it in person before laying down the cabbage.

Blue · 07-11-2010, 09:00 AM

No one bid on it so apparently people figured out it was a faux black body.

06-21-2010, 04:41 PM	#1
summonbaka Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kagoshima, Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 237	Black asahiflex? I found this interesting, a black asahiflex at a ridiculously expensive (for me) price. I know that this are rare as they go, but would they fetch that price? ????????????B????????????? - Yahoo!?????? Disclaimer: Photo is property of the auction owner.

06-21-2010, 07:15 PM	#2
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Its a IIA which could bring $350-$450 if it is in as good a mechanical condition as it in cosmetic condition. The black version could add another $200 with another $150 for rareness. I could see it bringing $800. I have heard of black Asahiflex bodies. Edit: I just looked at my notes and I had made an entry for an IIA with a black face. Based on the current currency exchange, it is at $1484. Last edited by Blue; 06-21-2010 at 09:06 PM.

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Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Here it is through google translate. Google Translate I would be more skeptical than I am if it wasn't for the Repronars that had the black Asahiflex bodies. Plus, I have seen an Asahiflex with a black mirror cage. I'd love to at least examine this thing in person!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Blue Here it is through google translate. Google Translate I would be more skeptical than I am if it wasn't for the Repronars that had the black Asahiflex bodies. Plus, I have seen an Asahiflex with a black mirror cage. I'd love to at least examine this thing in person! In the translation, it almost sounded as if the camera was painted black as part of a restoration that included new leather. Steve

06-22-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stevebrot In the translation, it almost sounded as if the camera was painted black as part of a restoration that included new leather. Steve good catch. I don't get the 'insect' part. Something got lost in translation. Based on the bidding on this thing, I'd say a bunch of people have missed that detail.

06-23-2010, 08:12 AM	#8
FlashCube Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In Transition Posts: 173	I think I would be a little disappointed if I paid $2k for a black Asahiflex to find out it had been painted black during a restoration. Then again, if I had the many for such a body, I would have to inspect it in person before laying down the cabbage.

07-11-2010, 09:00 AM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	No one bid on it so apparently people figured out it was a faux black body.