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sl
15-07-2022, 04:36 PM
Hi,


An unlikely item to be sold, but there may be somebody interested in this for nostalgia. This is a Celestron 5.5-inch f/1.65 Schmidt camera. It takes film. If you don't know what film is, then it's probably not for you. It has 3 film holders. The image (scan of a print) show Halley's Comet in 1986, one of a daily sequence that this camera took showing the changes in the tail. So it once worked - and worked very well. It's probably been close to 30 years since this camera was last used.


If there's anybody interested, send me a PM.



Steve

graham.hobart
15-07-2022, 07:30 PM
interesting, is it 35mm film?

sl
15-07-2022, 07:41 PM
Yes, 35mm film. Individual frames. Awkward, but worth it.

rimzit
16-07-2022, 08:35 AM
What's the asking price ?
Regards
rimzit

sl
16-07-2022, 09:15 AM
Make me an offer.


~Steve

rimzit
16-07-2022, 09:19 AM
OK I have no idea. Please don't be offended. I'll start with $ 400
rimzit

rimzit
16-07-2022, 09:51 AM
Not sure if the last note got through. I offered $400. I have absolutely no idea of the current value.
Regards
rimzit

sl
16-07-2022, 02:33 PM
Sent you a PM Rim.