Rare military berning robot ii 35mm camera black with zeiss lens for parts

10 Up for sale is a highly collectible and complete vintage estate find: an authentic Berning Robot II 35mm motorized camera in factory original black paint finish, paired with a beautiful Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 3¾cm (37.5mm) f/2.8 lens, along with original accessories. What is included in this bundle: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 3¾cm (37.5mm) f/2.8 Lens Lens Serial Number: 2506705 (clearly engraved on the front element) Condition: Excellent cosmetic and functional condition Optics: The glass is exceptionally clean and clear, free from haze, fungus, or major scratches. Very minimal internal dust consistent with age, but overall the lens presents beautifully and is extremely well preserved. Mechanics: The aperture ring and focus ring are working flawlessly and are super smooth, with precise movement, no stiffness, and no resistance at all. Mount: Authentic vintage Robot screw mount Berning Robot II Camera Body Camera Serial Number: B47775-5 The “-5” suffix officially confirms this as a genuine factory-produced black paint model, highly prized by collectors compared to standard chrome versions. Black paint Robot cameras of this type are often considered rare and may have been used for professional or military purposes, adding further historical interest. Mechanical CoMechanical Condition (AS-IS for parts/repair): At some point, the camera was carefully flushed with naphtha as part of a cleaning attempt. After this procedure, the camera initially started to respond and appeared to function. The shutter was reacting and the speed selector knob was changing settings when operated (although the accuracy of the speeds was not verified). Everything seemed to operate normally during this stage, except for a small screw switch near the shutter, which became slightly loose. After this, the shutter eventually became stuck and remains in a locked position. I have not attempted to disassemble the camera further, as I prefer to sell it in its current condition for someone who wishes to explore it and potentially bring it back to life through proper restoration. The camera is therefore sold strictly as-is for restoration, parts, or display purposes. Original Detached Leatherette A section of the original textured leather covering has been cleanly detached from the body. It has been carefully preserved in full intact pieces and is included in the package, allowing the new owner to reattach it and maintain the camera’s original vintage character. Original Robot K-Cassette Includes one authentic metal Robot “K” film cassette, essential for operation and highly collectible. This is a truly special collector’s bundle combining a rare black paint Robot II body with a classic Zeiss Tessar lens and original system accessories. The lens is in excellent condition with clean optics and extremely smooth operation, making this set especially attractive for collectors, display enthusiasts, or restoration specialists.