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NIKON KIU wrote:

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http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w19097568

Kiu

I missed this, and went to the auction site to check it out, but it does not seem that I can search "completed auctions", like I can on eBay. Can you please tell me what it was for, and any other info such as price?

Thanks,
Roger

NIKON KIU wrote:

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Roger, You do realize, this was from January 2008. Even ebay auctions are visible for 3 months, Yahoo is not different! Now, if I remember correctly, the seller was asking some strange number, like 350,000 yen! $3500.00 at the time! If I remember right!! But then you paid $6K.... Zunow takes a lotta patience!! Kiu

Kiu,

Opps! I missed your original post date, sorry! I'm new to the forum, and just assumed it was a recent post. Was the item a 50mm 1.1 lens, or a Zunowmatic 35 camera? $3500.00 would be a bargain for the camera, I'd take two at that price!

Roger

NIKON KIU wrote:

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Hi Roger,
That was a Zunow 5cm f1.1
They come up on Yahoo Japan from time to time. Easier to find in Japan than this side of the pond.
So Roger, I forgot to welcome you aboard...

Welcome.

I like to ask you a question. What is your passion? There is a long way between a Zunomatic and F3T 8200001


Kiu


Kiu,

Thank you for your reply, and your kind welcome.

In 1959, at the age of 18, my first professional camera was a Zenza Bronica "Z". I loved the camera and the Nikkor optics, and carried it with me everywhere I went. I sold that Bronica several years later, and in 1967 purchased a new Nikon FTN which I still have today. In the mid 80s (in an effort to recapture some of my youth), I began a collection of early Bronica cameras, focusing on the models "Z", and "Deluxe", like I had originally. More recently, I began to put together a collection of Nikon F series SLRs. I have a passion for quality, innovative design and rareness. Nikon is number one for quality, the Bronica "Z" for innovation, and the Zunowmatic 35 for rareity. F3T 8200001 pretty much fits all three requirements. Presently, my Bronica Deluxe (cameras and accessories) collection is possibly the largest one around, and I have two Zunowmatic 35 cameras plus some accessories. The newly acquired F3T 8200001 is my personal favorite. I currently shoot with an F6 and a D300.

Roger

NIKON KIU wrote:

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Roger,
Very interesting, I've always had a soft spot for the Old Bronicas with Nikkor lenses, Tried to snipe one on ebay a couple of times with no luck. Lately they have become harder to find and more expensive.

Just a little hint on posting here, when you quote someone, make sure you scroll down the page and type your reply under the quote boundaries.If you do it that way, your reply falls under the quote, like your first reply in this thread.

Cheers,

Kiu

Kiu,

Thanks for the posting tip. I knew that I did something wrong, but wasn't sure what.

You are right about the early mechanical Bronica cameras bringing much higher prices now than before. The "S", "S2", "C", and "S2A" models can still be had for a reasonable cost, but the first models "Z" and "D" (which are what I collect) usually sell for 1K or more. Not too many of them show up each year, and I find it much harder now to win one. Fortunately, the majority of my collection was acquired 10-15 years ago when prices were much lower.

Can you, or another forum member tell me the name of the President of Nikon USA back in 1982? He was the original owner of F3T8200001, which was presented to him by Nikon, Inc. I am trying to track down as much information on the history of this beautiful camera as possible. I contacted Nikon USA, and they said "Sorry, but we don't give out that kind of information". Is it a secret ???

Roger

NIKON KIU wrote:

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That's easy to find! Roger, you asked the wrong way!! Nikon will be glad to answer such questions....if you ask the right way!! Kiu

Kiu,

Thought I did!

I was in NY (I still have a home there), and went to Nikon USA in Melville with photos of 8200001, but was never able to get past the receptionist. The problem was that I didn't have a name of anyone higher up to talk to. After striking out there, I went downstairs to the repair department. They were more interested in my story, and about how I had purchased a camera that belonged to a former President of the company. The receptionist there called upstairs to try to help me, but was told to tell me that "they don't give out that kind of information".

I'm sure that if I can find the proper person to talk to, they would be interested, and will be willing to help.

Roger