jimgurney Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hi all! I just acquired a 1933 Konishiroku Pearl folding camera. It's in pretty decent shape; some tears in the leather covering and it's missing the side eye-level viewfinder. Does anyone have any idea what the value of this camera would be? I have no idea if it functions or not. All I know is that it opens and closes properly and all knobs and levers work. Thanks for any info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinjones Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 While you are waiting for a valuation why not check if it still works and run a film through it? I am currently working on a 1947 Mamiya Six folder. Cleaned up most of the optics and reattached the body coverings. Rangefinder is very cloudy and I think it needs adjustment as well. The first test film was very encouraging - exposures were good but sharpness, (focus?), is not quite there. Will have to unseat the rangefinder exit lens for internal cleaning and then reseat the lens with something like nail polish. The market value will differ all over the world and I wouldn't like to guess at its worth in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Follow the links from here, Jim; they may give you some idea of value. Konishiroku (Konica): Pearl (6x9) Price Guide: estimate a camera value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgurney Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Thank you for the replies. Is there a good resource to look for an original side view finder? Without this piece, does it significantly reduce its value? Edited June 2, 2017 by jimgurney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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