A beautiful example of the 1965 Canonet QL19.
The first of the Canonet range to introduce Canon's excellent quick film loading (QL) system it is powered by a single SR44 battery (to power the meter) however the aperture and shutter are fully mechanical.
Includes a reprint of the original instruction manual.
Made in Japan, it has both manual and automatic exposure modes, and a wide range of shutter speeds. Rangefinder focusing means that it is quick to accurately focus the lens, for pin-sharp results.
We occasionally have the original case in stock for this camera. Click here for details.
Features:
f1.9 lens with rangefinder focusing
Shutter speeds from 1/500 - 1s and B (bulb)
Automatic (shutter priority) exposure mode
Manual exposure mode
Self-timer
Aperture value shown in viewfinder
Takes regular SR44 battery with adaptor (supplied)
Condition:
Body: no dents or major scratches, and very minor signs of use.
Lens: no marks / scratches / mould.
In perfect working order
Canonet QL19 rangefinder camera + instruction manual
$275.00
A lovely example of this classic rangefinder from Konica.
Comes with a beautiful clear 48mm f2 lens and original Konica screw-in UV filter.
Has shutter speeds from 1/500 to 1s + B, and an aperture of f2.
This camera has the rangefinder focusing system which is a fast and accurate way to focus the lens.
The viewfinder is very clear and bright compared to many cameras of the era.
Has a built-in exposure meter with a needle display on the top of the camera. Simply adjust the shutter speed and aperture to align the needle and get perfect exposure.
Condition
Body in excellent condition with no dents, and virtually no signs of use.
Lens in good condition.
All shutter speeds operating perfectly
Konica S rangefinder camera
$225.00
A stunning example of the beautiful Minolta Uniomat III camera.
This is an interesting camera, with a fully automatic shutter and aperture which is operated via a ring on the lens. Simply point the camera at the subject, then turn the lens ring to match a needle in the panel on the top of the camera.
This simultaneously set the shutter speed and aperture.
This camera is unusual in having a fastest shutter speed of 1/1000s - very fast for a camera from the 1960s !
The camera also has rangefinder focus for fast, accurate focusing.
In all round excellent condition, with a lovely clear lens.
Tested and working perfectly.
Note that this camera operates without batteries. Clever.
Minolta Uniomat film camera
$245.00
This is an auxiliary lens that screws onto the fixed lens of a Yashica Electro 35 (using the 55m filter ring), and converts the lens to a telephoto by magnifying.
In good condition with a few minor marks on the body, and great condition optics.
Yashica telephoto lens converter for Electro 35 cameras
$60.00
This is a fully automatic rangefinder camera (similar to the Minolta HiMatic F). All you need to do is to focus, and shoot.
Compared to many other rangefinders of the era, the GEr is very compact and light, so fits in a pocket or bag with ease.
It has a light sensor to measure the light level and determine the correct exposure. This camera has a particularly large range of shutter speeds (2s to 1/800s) so can cope with a very broad range of light levels, which is very useful.
Lens is a 38mm / f2.8, so slightly wide angle and a very good all-rounder.
Condition
In good condition and full working order.
Takes 2 x SR44 batteries with the supplied battery adaptors.
Fujica GEr compact rangefinder camera
$225.00
A landmark rangefinder camera model, Konica advertised the Auto S as the first auto-exposure camera using an electronic light sensor. Has a built-in exposure meter with high / low ranges to give accurate exposure in a wide range of lighting conditions. A stylish street photography machine !
Features:
Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1s + B
Displays the automatically set aperture in the viewfinder.
Built-in retractable metal lens hood which is useful to prevent glare, and looks extremely elegant.
Dual-range exposure meter
Rangefinder focusing system for speed and accuracy
Takes 35mm film
Takes 1 x SR44 button battery (using supplied adaptor)
A very beautiful rangefinder with great auto / manual capabilities.
Condition:
Very good condition for the age - no major marks and in full working order.
Konica Auto S rangefinder camera
$275.00
The Hi-Matic E is a very easy camera to use from the 1970s, with fully automatic exposure and rangefinder focusing. Just focus the lens, and shoot.
It has a standout quality lens that is often mentioned as one of the best of the era.
We also include a reprint of the original instruction manual.
Features:
40mm f/1.7 lens of exceptional quality
Extremely wide shutter speed range: from 1/1000s to 2s
Self-timer
Automatic flash aperture setting
Battery check button
Slow shutter speed warning lamp
Takes regular 35mm film
Uses 2 x regular SR44 batteries using brass adaptors (supplied)
Has the same lens as the legendary (and hard to find) Minolta HiMatic 7SII.
A beautiful introduction to the world of high quality, retro cameras.
Condition:
Body and lens in excellent condition with no major marks.
Minolta HiMatic E rangefinder camera
$325.00
Exceptional quality, small size and great looks.
Produced from 1971, the 35 DC is a lovely compact camera with a top-quality lens. It offers fully automatic exposure, so all you need to do is to focus and shoot. It has the excellent rangefinder focusing system, which makes focusing accurate and fast.
The lens has a wide aperture (f/1.7) which means that the camera is great for shooting in low light.
Take a look at the gallery for some example shots taken with a 35 DC. The quality is excellent from the 6-element lens.
It also has a back-light compensation button for use when shooting e.g. a person with a light behind them. This increases the exposure to compensate for the light behind the subject.
Features:
Self-timer
40mm f1.7 lens
Automatic aperture and shutter speed control
Shutter speed range from 1/500 to 1/15s
Backlight compensation button
Flash hot shoe
All-metal construction
Rangefinder focusing system
Viewfinder displays aperture and shutter speed
Condition:
Body and lens in excellent condition with no major marks
Olympus 35 DC rangefinder camera
$325.00
See the gallery for some example shots we took on a 35 EE.
Description of camera
This is an unusual and highly capable rangefinder camera from 1961. It offers the following:
Shutter-priority automatic and full manual modes
One of the widest shutter speed ranges on a rangefinder of this era: 1/1000 to 1s
No batteries required for operation (selenium meter equipped)
Rangefinder focusing with automatic parallax marks
f/1.9 lens
Viewfinder red dot indicator if light is too low
Special features include:
The focus wheel is where the film winding lever normally is
The film winding lever is on the bottom
The film rewind lever is on the left side
This configuration actually works very well, in particular the focus wheel which makes it hard to accidentally change aperture or shutter speed when hunting for the focus ring.
These features were repeated by Fujica on a number of cameras, culminating with the legendary and rare Fujica Compact Deluxe.
Condition
Body in good no major scratches or dents.
Lens clear with no marks visible.
Meter working accurately
Fujica 35 EE rangefinder camera
$245.00