Thinking about bidding on a TTL/TLR:

I wonder if the Ciro-flex is 120 or 620. A lot of American cameras went the 620 route, but I don't know enough about this brand to offer anything else.

The Ricoh looks interesting. I wouldn't pay more than $65 or $70 for it. Same goes for the Yashicas.

You should assume that all of these will need some work, although maybe you'll get lucky, and they'll be fine out of the box.
 
From your selections i'd go for Yashica. Second for the Ricoh. I'd not even consider the other two.
 
I cannot tell from the photos how well-kept the Diacord is.
The LM looks to be in excellent shape.
I put a bid in on the LM; I still may bid on the Diacord. I crossed off the other two.
 
I wouldn't recommend buying anything online from Goodwill. These are not exactly camera guys! Buy from Koh's, KEH or the better sellers on eBay and you'll be a lot better off.
 
I ended up with a Yashica A as a gift. One roll of Across 100 already has been shot. A roll of Fomapan 400 is in it now. Oh, what a deliberate way of seeing ...
 
I just bought two Yashica Mat 124-G cameras in a single auction on eBay for $160.

One proved to be almost perfect albeit with some minor cosmetic blemishes. The meter works and even came with the original box.

Its companion wasn't in quite as good condition. The meter is shot but I think it can still be used.

I agree with the suggestion to avoid Goodwill and buy something off eBay. There is every imaginable brand of TLR -- Minolta, Ricoh, Yashica, Rollei, etc. All but the Rollei's can be pretty had for less then $100 if you shop and bid carefully -- and patiently.
 
paulfish4570 said:
I ended up with a Yashica A as a gift. One roll of Across 100 already has been shot. A roll of Fomapan 400 is in it now. Oh, what a deliberate way of seeing ...
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good going paul, now you just need a hasselblad and a large format to complete.....ah, no that would`nt be the end aye:D
regards
CW
 
I purchased 3 cameras from them. 2 needed repairs; 1 I tossed out. Goodwill auctions tend to go high. My personal experience with them is that they tend to not be 100% accurate in their descriptions. Bidding with them is a real big gamble as they fully admit not being knowledgeable in the area. If you are really serious go with a reputable dealer.
 
To the OP: you missed out on a Ciro-flex with a Wollensak Velostigmat 85/3.5 lens. Same lens Leica deemed worthy to sell on their stateside Leica IIIa cameras just before WWII, when getting glass from Germany was beginning to get troublesome. The Wollensak Velostigmat 50/3.5 in LTM is a sought after collectible. Kevin has them for sale on eBay, Leicashop is asking EUR 780 for their copy.

Have a look over on Flickr, search for tag 'Velostigmat'

See my signature, I'm looking for one (will accept Anastigmat lens Ciro-flex as well), but they all still are stateside it seems... :(
 
paulfish4570 said:
I ended up with a Yashica A as a gift. One roll of Across 100 already has been shot. A roll of Fomapan 400 is in it now. Oh, what a deliberate way of seeing ...
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As long as they are in good usable shape, most of the Yashica TLRs are good cameras to have and use. I had a Yashica MAT 124 G at one time and loved it.

I never owned one, but was surprised in the suggestions above, nobody had any love for the Voightlander Brilliant. I have heard RFFers before say it was good. As I said, I never owned one, nor even had one in my hands.
 
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