classic-cameras-au

This is the Olympus 35 UC, the lesser known cousin of the 35 SP. It was available in Japan only and not exported. The only differences between the UC and the SP are that the UC has a battery check button, and it comes in a lovely black / silver finish (the SP was available in silver only). Of the many 35mm rangefinder cameras released by Olympus, the 35 UC and 35 SP are generally regarded as the finest. With a superb quality 7-element lens (which was also used in the 35 LE and 35 LC cameras), the image quality is stunning.  The 35 UC has both fully automatic exposure mode (where the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed), and full manual mode with a viewfinder needle that tells you the light level so that you can set exposure correctly as desired. It also has a feature that is not found on any other rangefinder of the era - spot metering.  There is a button on the rear of the camera that switches metering to spot mode, and the meter then measures light only the small rangefinder square in the centre of the viewfinder. This enables a high level of control, and is especially useful for taking portraits against a bright or dark background.  Features Lens: 42mm f1.7, 7-elements Automatic Exposure Control: Fully automatic program exposure Battery: takes 1 x SR44 battery using supplied brass adaptor Metered-Manual Exposure Control Spot metering (activated via rear button) Film Speeds: ASA 25 - 800 Filter Size: 49mm Flash Synchonization at all shutter speeds Flashmatic System for correct flash exposure Focus Range: .85m - infinity Focusing: double image coupled rangefinder Self Timer: Lever operated with a 10 second delay Shutter: Seiko mechanical leaf shutter Shutter Speeds: (Manual Mode) B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, Weight: 600g Condition Body in good condition with some graceful ageing of the black paint in places The bulb for the battery check light appears to have blown and is non-functioning. No dents or major scratches Leatherette is in good condition Lens is clear of mould / scratches Light seals have been replaced

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

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.

A stunning example of this high-end rangefinder, co-developed between Minolta and Leica. Specifications Shutter speeds of 1/1000 to 1s + B Exposure modes: Aperture priority automatic + manual Flash metering: TTL (through-the-lens) Self-timer Exposure compensation dial Battery check button Takes 2 x LR44 or SR44 batteries (supplied) Comes with original 40mm lens Condition In virtually as-new condition with hardly any signs of use. Lens is in excellent condition with no signs of fungus, mould or aperture oil. The viewfinder is exceedingly bright and clear, with excellent definition for the rangefinder image. In perfect working order. If you would like to visit to view this camera, please contact us to arrange a time / date.

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

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.

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.

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.

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   

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.

A very special compact camera with fully automatic operation. This was actually the first camera Canon ever made with a built-in flash. It is also unusual in that it also has the rangefinder focusing system too (virtually no other rangefinders have a flash). Take a look at the gallery for example photos we took with a Datelux. We have put together a lovely gift set consisting of: Canon Datelux - fully tested Soft bag with strap Lens Cap User manual Batteries 1 roll of Kodak film Feels really great to hold - far better build quality than later (more plastic) cameras. Very easy to use and with a lovely 40mm lens. Just turn the lens to focus and press the shutter button.  Comes with a reprint of the original instruction manual. If light is too low then the shutter will not fire, which reminds you to use the pop-up flash. Takes regular 35mm film. Has a self-timer, and can also imprint the year / month / day on photos if required. All functions tested: - Lovely clear viewfinder, with slick focusing action - Flash snaps up smoothly and charges quickly / fires strongly - Film winder works perfectly   - Lens clear of any dirt / scratches   In excellent condition with just a few signs of use. 

We know that getting into the world of film photography can be a big step, so we have put together a lovely kit to get you started.It has all you need to head out and take film photos, but importantly helps you to take care of your new camera.The kit features the compact but highly capable Minolta HiMatic E rangefinder camera.The camera is fully automatic - just focus and shoot. Really great for beginners or those who want minimal effort. It has a legendary lens (checkout the reviews on the web) for superb photos, and with electronic exposure control can cope with a broad range of lighting conditions.The cameras are all in excellent condition with just a few signs of usage, and come professionally tested and in full working order.The kit includes:- Minolta HiMatic E rangefinder camera- Soft padded bag- 35mm film- Batteries- StrapEverything you need for an enjoyable photography trip !

A beautiful example of the 1965 Canonet QL19. The first of the Canonet range to introduce Canon's excellent quick film loading (QL) system, this example even comes with the original metal lens hood. It is powered by a single SR44 battery (to power the meter) however the aperture and shutter are fully mechanical. 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

A very special compact camera with fully automatic operation. This was actually the first camera Canon ever made with a built-in flash. It is also unusual in that it also has the rangefinder focusing system too (virtually no other rangefinders have a flash). Take a look at the gallery for example photos we took with a Datelux. Feels really great to hold - far better build quality than later (more plastic) cameras. Very easy to use and with a lovely 40mm lens. Just turn the lens to focus and press the shutter button.  Comes with a reprint of the original instruction manual. If light is too low then the shutter will not fire, which reminds you to use the pop-up flash. Takes regular 35mm film. Has a self-timer, and can also imprint the year / month / day on photos if required. All functions tested: - Lovely clear viewfinder, with slick focusing action - Flash snaps up smoothly and charges quickly / fires strongly - Film winder works perfectly   - Lens clear of any dirt / scratches   Comes equipped with meter batteries and lens cap. In excellent condition with just a few signs of use. 

The Olympus 35 RC is one of our favourite cameras. Firstly it is seriously compact for a rangefinder but on top of that it offers both automatic in addition to full manual exposure control. In automatic mode you select the desired shutter speed using the top dial and the camera selects the correct aperture.  For manual mode you select both the aperture and the shutter speed for full control. Unusually the manual mode operates completely independently of the batteries so it is always available, and the batteries are just used when the automatic aperture is desired.  It has rangefinder focusing for accuracy and a really high quality lens. There are many internet articles talking about the great quality photos it can take. It also displays both the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder. A lovely little performer that feels great in the hand. Camera includes adaptor so that it can run on regular button cells.   Condition:  Very nice example with no major marks, and light scuffs from usage / dulling of the silver finish. Lens in excellent condition. Shutter speeds and meter checked for accuracy.

One of our favourite rangefinder cameras of the 1970s - the second generation Canonet QL17 has an excellent f1.7 lens and superb build quality. 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. TAKE A LOOK AT THE GALLERY FOR SAMPLE SHOTS WE TOOK WITH A QL17 ! We occasionally have the original case in stock for this camera. Click here for details. Features: f1.7 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 brass adaptor (supplied)   Condition: Body: no dents or major scratches, and very minor signs of use.  Lens in very good condition. In perfect working order, with new light seals fitted.