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Mamiya 645 Pro Medium Format Camera Kit!
What’s Included:
Mamiya 645 Pro Body
Metered TTL Prism for Mamiya 645 Pro Series Cameras
Film Back for 120 & 220 Film, with insert for 120 film, dark slide
3x Original Manuals
The Mamiya 645 Pro is the true pinnacle of 6×4.5 cameras that Mamiya ever produced, coming from a huge line of 645 cameras before it. Its ‘Pro’ naming is no exaggeration - it’s got all of the features any photographer could ever want out of a medium format camera, packaged into a sturdy system camera with a huge range of modular components and options.
This copy comes with the TTL metered prism, allowing for fully manual metering, in either spot or average metering modes, and use in aperture priority with auto shutter speeds, with an AE lock option, too. Along with this, the interchangeable film back allows for ISO 25-6400 film stocks, with exposure compensation for up to 3 stops in 3rd-stop increments (changing the practical range to 3-51200 ISO!)
The body itself boasts the most features of all, which is really where the ingenuity of Mamiya shines through in this kit. On the front is the battery check button, shutter button - with a locked, unlocked, and self-timer position on its dial- and the Mamiya 645 lens mount, allowing for use with all Mamiya 645 glass! On the left of the body is the mirror lockup lever, hotshoe, and flash sync port, with the multi-exposure lever and detachable winding knob on the right. On the top is the shutter speed dial, with speeds from 1/1000th - 4 seconds, plus bulb, with an auto-shutter and AE-Lock option available too. When used in auto mode, there are half-stop intermediate speeds available too.
Overall condition - This camera is in stunning condition overall. Functionally, everything is perfect. The meter works perfectly; all mechanics are functional, smooth, well aligned, and a joy to handle. The camera is in amzing cosmetic conditon too, there are some very light scratches on the body, though the plastic body means these have very little visual effect. The only real thing worth mentioning is the prism - there is some sticker residue on the base (see photos), and the rubber around the eyepiece has been reglued by us. Please see photos for more detail. All the manuals are in virtually new condition.
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Leica Leitz Minolta CL Rangefinder Film Camera!
Note - All Leica M-mount lenses will be 15% off when purchased alongside this camera! The Voigtländer 40mm 1.2 Nokton would be the best pairing!
Features:
Extremely compact build, comparable to that of early rangefinder point-and-shoots, such as the Minolta 7 series cameras, ideal for small, lightweight setups (only 365 grams!)
0.6x magnification viewfinder, with framelines for 40mm, 50mm, and 90mm lenses, with the full rangefinder being ideal for framing with 35mm lenses
Extremely versatile Leica M lens mount, making this camera compatible with many of the best lenses ever made!
Amazing German design, paired with Japanese build quality, makes this an amazing mechanical camera to handle & use
Shutter speeds from 1/1000th - ½ Seconds, plus bulb, show in the viewfinder to remove the need to check the top plate before shooting
Overall Condition - The camera is in great condition overall. Mechanically, everything works perfectly - all functions are smooth, the rangefinder and viewfinder are clear & bright, and calibrated correctly. The only issue is that the meter works intermittently, and therefore we are selling this as though the meter isn’t functional… All else is perfect regardless. Cosmetically, the camera is in good condition, though with some signs of use. There is some slight paint loss on the corners of the camera, and some light scratching on the rest of the body, though these aren’t dents, so no worries ergonomically. The plastic end on the winding lever also looks slightly strange, though this has no effect whatsoever on the feel of it. Please see photos for further detail :)
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Canon A-1 Kit with 50mm f/1.4 Lens!
What’s Included:
Canon A-1 Film SLR Body
Canon 50mm 1.4 Lens in FD Mount
Canon Detatchable Grip
Original body cap, both lens caps (non-original)
Features:
Amazing kit for photographers of any experience level, offering amazing versatility, quality, and usability
Fully manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority exposure modes, allowing for rare levels of both control and automation
Built-in light meter, with ISO metering range from 6-12800, allowing for use with any 35mm film currently in production, and for easy pushing & pulling of film stocks
50mm 1.4 lens, allowing for maximum versatility with a standard focal length, along with the fast aperture, perfect for all scenarios and styles of photography
Vintage character in the lens really gives photos the classic quintessential ‘film’ look
Extremely high-quality Japanese design, finishing & build
Uniquely thought-through ergonomic design, centered around functionality with all the available features, such as the dial on the front which changes aperture or shutter speed depending on selected automatic mode
Overall Condition: This kit is in near-perfect condition. Everything is mechanically completely perfect and free of anomalies (including the notorious shutter squeak on the Canon A series cameras). The metering has been tested and is 100% accurate too. The body itself is in perfect condition, with tiny surface scratches and a small ding on the base plate, and a tiny ding on the ISO dial being the only issues. Please see photos for further details. The lens itself is also in near-perfect condition, both cosemetically and functionally. There are two tiny thin pieces of spider-web fungus on one of the lens center-rear elements, though both are negligible when it comes to image quality, and have been killed to prevent any further growth. They’re really not a concern when looking at the usability or results coming from this lens. All other elements, including external ones, are completely perfect and are free of any scratches too.
If you have any questions, or would like to make an offer, please get in touch via our contact page :)
lENSES
Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Aspherical in Leica M Mount!
Note - this lens is 15% off when bought alongside the Leitz Minolta CL we have listed!
What’s Included:
Voigtlander 40mm 1.2 Nokton ASPH M Mount Lens
Both front & rear caps
All original packaging & manual
The Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Aspherical is arguably one of the best value-to-performance modern lenses for Leica M Mount. The main focus of its design is the combination of high levels of sharpness, even at f/1.2, which is made possible by the aspherical element, and the character that inherently comes with a lens this fast. The combination of the two makes it a perfect lens for portrait photographers, especially those who work using available light, or any photographer during later hours of the day. Despite being very well corrected, the lens still holds on to a degree of ‘vintage’ character, offering pleasing flaring without too much effort, and pleasing rendering at wider apertures before becoming ultra-sharp when stopped down. Additionally, the rare feature on M-mount lenses of being able to focus down to 0.5m (from the usual 0.7m) is available on this lens, which is especially useful for digital shooters with an EVF or rear LCD screen.
Overall Condition: This lens is essentially in perfect condition. The optics are completely as new, both internally and externally - no scratches, haze, fungus, etc. The body of the lens itself is also in near-perfect condition. There is a tiny bit of wear on the aperture selection wheel, and some extremely light wear on the body throughout from usual use, though nothing too obvious at all. See photos for further detail. The cardboard box has a slight dent on the top corner, though otherwise in really nice condition for being used for display, etc.
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wATCHES
Omega 34mm 9 carat Gold wristwatch from 1927!
This is a classy example of a 20’s dress watch, made of solid 9ct gold. Notably, it’s engraved A.M.D 27-4-27 (i.e 27th of April, 1927). These watches are nearly impossible to find, especially in condition as good as this. The watch is keeping extremely accurate time given its age, and it’s just come back from a service via Five:45. Inside is a manual wind calibre, stamped 6299906. According to most sources (though finding exact information on these early calibres is extremely difficult), and from what we’ve observed, has a power reserve of around 40 hours.
In terms of design, the watch has a 34mm case size (excl. the crown), with a classic black & white dial, with a seconds subdial towards 6 o’clock, with second markers every 10 seconds. The dial itself is in great condition, with a slight patina which is inherent with a watch of this age, and has a very thin hairline crack ‘spidering’ out of the ‘2’ on the dial, which isn’t clear unless looked at closely. The hands are arguably what really give this watch its persona, with a delicate, classic dark blue design. The crystal is free of scratches (likely a replacement), and has a domed design, adding to the watch’s generally rounded profile.
Case Serial Number - 6525588 (indicates 1926-1927 manufacture)
Movement Serial Number - 6299906 (Indicates 1925-1927 manufacture)
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Vintage Oebra Chronograph from the 1940s!
This is a great example of a Swiss chronograph from one of the many brands that fell victim to the quartz crisis beginning in the 1960’s. This one follows the classic bicopax chronograph design layout, with pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock, and a seconds & ‘minutes running’ subdials at 9 and 3 o’clock respectively. The tachymeter is indicated on the very outside of the dial, written in blue, capable of measuring times from 1000 - 60 miles or kilometres per hour. Further dial markings are hour-indicating Arabic numerals from 1-12, without 3 and 9. The hands themselves are a dark blue, with a filling of what was likely a luminous material in the hour and minute hands. Additionally, the dial is stamped ‘Oebra’ & ‘17 Jewels’ just under 12 o’clock, along with ‘ANTIMAGNETIC’ at 6 o’clock in red. The back is stamped ‘Stainless Steel back’, and ‘1305’, likely a serial number which is unfortunately not documented publicly today.
Specifications:
Case Size - 34mm (excl. crown & pushers, wears slightly larger)
Lug to lug - 40mm
Thickness - 9.5mm
Lug width - 18.5mm
Strap - Original leather with standard buckle
Condition: The overall condition of the watch is great, especially given its age. Overall, there’s a relatively light patina, from regular wear. The dial itself is in amazing condition, wearing through to the brass only a tiny bit on the very edge ar around 7-8 o’clock. The hands are in good condition too, though the luminescent material applied to the hour and minute hands no longer glows, which is expected for a watch of this age. The indicies are showing a little more wear tan the rest of the dial, mainly through light paint loss, as shown in photos. The case has only a few scratches which have worn through to the base metal, mainly on the left side of the case, and the crown & pushers have been worn on their right side to the point of any plating no longer being visible (again, expected for a used watch of this age). There is also light wear on the lugs. Please see photos for more details around the cosmetic condition of the watch. The movement and chronograph are operating perfectly, and the watch stays well within +- 30 seconds/day, suggesting it has been serviced at least once in its lifetime. The tactility of the watch is as it should be, nothing loose or stiff.
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Omega Art Deco Rectangle — cal. T17, Circa 1930s
A beautifully proportioned Art Deco dress watch from Omega, wearing its age with quiet confidence.
The case is a slender rectangle — 31 × 22mm, roughly 8mm through the crystal — a similar profile to the ‘small’ modern Cartier Tanks, giving it a perfect unisex, relatively understated presence, while holding vintage charm. Surfaces are unpolished, retaining their original finishing and a soft, honest patina from a life of genuine wear.
Inside sits Omega's calibre T17, a robust, 15 jewel, manual-wind movement well regarded for its reliability, found in all square watches from Omega during this era of watchmaking. This example is keeping very good time for its age, and still holds roughly its original 60-hour power reserve. Please note - As with all vintage watches, this one is much more accurate when kept on its side, rather than back, while not being worn.
Overall Condition — The watch is in notably strong condition overall, with the main wear being light scratches on the crystal, as would be expected on an unpolished watch of this age. The case itself has a light patina from casual use, as shown in the photos. The watch is accurate, well within +/-40 seconds per day, and holds power for close to 60 hrs after being fully wound.
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