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ILOCA stereo slide viewer German made RARE - has issues sold as is - LS6

$ 39.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: ILOCA
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Condition: Rare German made stereo slide viewer. Read the description for more details. There are two problems: Focus does not move. Light does not come on consistently. Sold as-is for part or repair.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Model: Stereo Viewer
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Color: Red

    Description

    RARE vintage German-made RARE
    ILOCA stereo slide viewer
    First, the good parts:
    This stereo viewer is quite unusual indeed! In my 30+ years of stereo photography and stereo viewer involvement, I have seen this viewer only a couple of times. Here are some unique features of this viewer:
    The big attraction of this viewer is the
    high magnification
    (it is listed at 10X). I tried to compare it with the red button and must confess that I do not see a great difference.
    It is a
    compact
    ,
    all metal
    (no bakelite or plastics here) viewer with
    unusual design
    . A welcome addition to any stereo collection.  The all metal construction makes this viewer practically indestructible.
    The top cover can be removed to reveal a
    metal reflector
    (no possibility of bending or melting).
    The viewer operates with
    two C cells
    (one of the reason it is more compact than other 1950s viewers which use size D cells).  It uses standard screw base 2.5V light bulbs.
    The viewer offers both
    interocular
    adjustment (white wheel at top) and
    focusing
    (white lever on the right side).
    The
    eyepieces are recessed which cuts off distractions
    and increases the realism of viewing, provided that the user does not wear glasses.
    There is
    no light switch
    to press! The light comes on when a slide is inserted in the viewer. If the viewer is placed on a table then the light shuts off, thanks to a little switch which can be seen at the bottom of the viewer.  This is similar to the Life-Like viewer only the system in this viewer is
    more reliable
    .
    This rare viewer was manufactured in
    Germany
    by
    Wilhelm Witt Hamburg
    .
    Now, the bad parts:
    The focus does not move. It will need to be taken apart to fix?
    The light does not come on consistently. You will need to look closely at the switch connection.
    Considering these issues, I am selling the viewer as-is
    The viewer comes in original box (not in great condition, but OK).  It is stamped "red" at the bottom.  This viewer can in at least two color variations (maybe more).
    Don't miss on this rare stereo viewer!
    Please see my other ebay listings for similar items
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    questions
    regarding this item, your purchase, or stereo photography in general, do not hesitate to contact me! I have taking 3D pictures since 1988.
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