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How old is Lubitel?   First was made 1950.

 

Maybe the grandfather did HAVE a Rolleicord (introduced in 1933). Or even a Rolleiflex (1929)? Cycling through Wales in the 90s, when a lot of factories and coal pits got closed down, I could see all kinds of Rolleis collecting dust in the second hand windows. 

 

 

It's not the age, it's how common Lubitel are comparet to various Rolleicord and Rolleiflex. I've heard that "we have a camera just like that at home" and it always turned out to be a Lubitel, no exceptions so far. And if they were talking about a smaller camera, it's either a Zorki or a Zenit. Not even a Kiev.

 

Still, one can find a Rolleicord Vb in working condition for less than 100$ here. In the meantime, hipsters have driven Lubitel prices to around that much as well.

 

Maybe I should buy another Rollei.

 

Fun Fact: Carrying two Rolleicord Vb with different films in them weigh less than having a Hasselblad with two backs.