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Showa Optical Works GemFlex Miniature TLR Camera with 25mm Swallow f3,5 lens, in its original ever-ready case. A fascinating sub-miniature camera, rarely seen in the marketplace. Condition: Excellent ++ overall

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Showa Optical Works GemFlex

Name: Showa Optical Works GemFlex
SKU: 231797491
Price: 400 USD
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Estimate $400-$600May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions Spring 2026

May 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

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Tower Type-3: Tower Type-3 Nr. 29901 with Nippon Kogaku Tokyo 50mm Nikkor-H.C f2 Nr. 62089. This early 1950s camera is marked "Made in Occupied Japan" on the baseplate latch. Condition: Excellent ++ overall

May 30, 2026Tower Type-3

$150(1 bid)

Voigtlander Bessa R2: Voigtlander Bessa R2 Nr. 0002511, in handsome olive-green finish, in original box with strap, body cover and instruction booklet. Condition: Near Mint

May 30, 2026Voigtlander Bessa R2

$800

The Leica "Leica-Stammbaum" poster: The Leica "Leica-Stammbaum" (Family Tree) poster. Although it has been folded, this landscape-orientation poster was printed in 1985, and is hard to find. Also included is a Leica red paper and

May 30, 2026The Leica "Leica-Stammbaum" poster

$75

German-language Leica publications: An array of German-language Leica publications, including the original instructions for the Leica-Motor "Mooly" and "Special Viewfinders" brochure. Condition: Excellent + overall

May 30, 2026German-language Leica publications

$50

Two Zeiss Ikon optical accessories: Two Zeiss Ikon optical accessories: Spirit Level 888/1 in its box, and Sports Finder 433/25 also in its box. This black finish folding Albada Viewfinder has become increasingly hard to find. Condition

May 30, 2026Two Zeiss Ikon optical accessories

$200

Showa Leotax F: Showa Leotax F Nr. 255442 with 50mm Simlar f1,5 lens, Nr. 150289, made by Tokyo Opt. Co. Made circa 1954, the Leotax F seems to have been modeled after the Leica IIIf camera. Condition: Excellent ++ o

May 30, 2026Showa Leotax F

$700

A pair of GOMZ Fotokor 1C cameras: A pair of GOMZ Fotokor 1C cameras. Nr. 396265 and Nr. 905846, each with 135mm Ortagoz f4,5 lenses, in their cases with 9 film holders in all. Made between 1930 and 1941 in Leningrad. Condition: Good

May 30, 2026A pair of GOMZ Fotokor 1C cameras

$100

Jules Richard Verascope: Jules Richard Verascope Nr. 3199 with two reprinted Verascope catalogues, in its original case. Made between 1899 and the early 1920s, this 45x107mm plate stereo camera was also known as "Verascope

May 30, 2026Jules Richard Verascope

$75

Kardon USA "Civilian": Kardon USA "Civilian" Nr. 1167 with 47mm Kodak Ektar f2, Nr. E017911, apparently recovered. Condition: Excellent ++

May 30, 2026Kardon USA "Civilian"

$700

Kardon USA PH-629/UF Signal Corps: Kardon USA PH-629/UF Signal Corps US Army Camera Nr. 1166 with 47mm Kodak Ektar f2, Nr. EO24896. Increasingly hard to find. Condition: Excellent ++

May 30, 2026Kardon USA PH-629/UF Signal Corps

$1,500

Kodak Chevron: Kodak Chevron Nr. 002800 with 78mm Kodak Ektar f3,5 lens Nr. RM3525. Condition: Excellent ++

May 30, 2026Kodak Chevron

$400

Three lenses for the Kodak Ektra: Three lenses for the Kodak Ektra camera: 35mm Kodak Ektar f3,3 Nr. EY787, 90mm Kodak Ektar f3,5 Nr. EC164, and 135 Kodak Ektar 3,8 Nr. EY661, all in metal cases. Also included is the rare 35mm

May 30, 2026Three lenses for the Kodak Ektra

$400

Two Kiev miniature cameras: Two Kiev miniature cameras modeled after Minox products: Kiev-35 and Kiev-Vega. The Kiev-35 Nr. 35A9213864 comes in its case and box with original instructions booklet and was made in 1993. The

May 30, 2026Two Kiev miniature cameras

$100

Minox "Selection": Minox "Selection" Nr. 425/999. Made to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first Minox camera, this special 8 x 11mm format Minox LC is 24-carat gold plated and comes in its presentation box with

May 30, 2026Minox "Selection"

$500

An array of Minox films: An array of Minox films and transparency accessories, including a box of transparency mounts, blank slide masks, three plastic negative sleeves, and “You've Been Minoxed” presentation folders

May 30, 2026An array of Minox films

$75

35mm W-Nikkor.C f1,8 Nr. 352681: Nippon Kogaku 35mm W-Nikkor.C f1,8 Nr. 352681, in Nikon rangefinder mount, with original caps.Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $600 - $900

May 30, 202635mm W-Nikkor.C f1,8 Nr. 352681

$600(1 bid)

Robot Royal Model III Nr. 6-122704: Robot Royal Model III Nr. 6-122704 with Schnieder-Krueuznach 40mm Xenon f1,9, Nr. 3936380. A handsome set. Condition: Excellent ++ overall

May 30, 2026Robot Royal Model III Nr. 6-122704

$700

A Pair of Original Rolleiflex cameras: A Pair of Original Rolleiflex cameras. Rolleiflex 4,5 Original Nr. 67133 and Rolleiflex 3,8 Original Nr. 41059, with lens caps and cable releases. The 3,8 camera bears the seller's placard.Condition:

May 30, 2026A Pair of Original Rolleiflex cameras

$300

Rolleiflex 2,8 E: Rolleiflex 2,8 E Nr. 1662861 in ever-ready case with shade and filter set in case, in original box with an array of Rollei literature. Working.Condition: Excellent ++ overall

May 30, 2026Rolleiflex 2,8 E

$1,500

Rolleiflex 2,8 GX Edition "60 Jahre Rolleiflex 1929-1989": Rolleiflex 2,8 GX Edition "60 Jahre Rolleiflex 1929-1989" Nr. 5015603, with soft leather ever-ready case, nylon strap, lens cap, certificate of warranty card, and Special Edition Certificate.

May 30, 2026Rolleiflex 2,8 GX Edition "60 Jahre Rolleiflex 1929-1989"

$3,500

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Kodak EasyShare Z5010 Bridge Camera 21x Optical Zoom Black Image Stabilization: Kodak EasyShare Z5010 Bridge Camera 21x Optical Zoom Black Image Stabilization Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with quest

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Showa Kogaku Leotax Special DII: SN: 3709 Year/Baujahr: 1947 Condition/Zustand: B+ English Early postwar 35mm rangefinder camera modelled after the Leica II and manufactured by Showa Kogaku. This very rare nickel plated example belon

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