Name: Mansfield Skylark Αναλογική φωτογραφική μηχανή
Brand: Mansfield
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 95.89 (85 reviews)

Thorsten Pöllath

Δημοπρασία αναλογικών φωτογραφικών μηχανών (1950-2000)

Mansfield Skylark - Ρετρό 1960s με το 

Mansfield Skylark - Retro 1960s "Electric Eye" Rangefinder
Step into the space-age design of the early 1960s with the Mansfield Skylark. Produced by Yamato in Japan and rebranded for the Mansfield Holiday line, this camera is a classic example of the transition toward user-friendly automation. Known for its distinctive "honeycomb" selenium meter window (the "Electric Eye"), the Skylark was designed to make high-quality 35mm photography accessible by assisting with exposure settings. It is a stylish, tactile piece of mid-century Japanese engineering.

Key Benefits
Vintage "Electric Eye" Technology: Features a prominent selenium light meter that powers the exposure system without the need for batteries.

Japanese Optical Quality: Equipped with a 40mm Luminor lens, offering a slightly wide-angle perspective that is perfect for street and travel photography.

Space-Age Aesthetic: A stunning combination of satin chrome, black leatherette, and unique geometric metering windows that make it a standout display piece.

Features
Camera Type: 35mm Viewfinder Camera

Lens: Luminor 40mm f/2.8 (Serial: No. 225755)

Metering: Built-in Selenium cell meter (honeycomb style)

Flash Sync: Integrated cold shoe with PC-sync terminal on the front

Focusing: Manual scale focusing with settings for "B" (Bulb) and automatic flash modes

Film Guide: Convenient ASA/DIN film speed guide printed on the rear of the camera

Condition
Rated: 3/5

Cosmetic: The camera is in good aesthetic condition for its age. The satin chrome top plate has a nice luster, though there are minor surface marks. The black leatherette is fully intact.

Optics: The 40mm Luminor lens is visually clear. As with most vintage cameras, a small amount of internal dust may be present. The viewfinder is bright.

Mechanical: The shutter fires, and the film advance dial on the bottom operates.

Note: The selenium meter reacts to light; however, due to the natural degradation of selenium cells over six decades, its accuracy for precise exposure is not guaranteed.

Backplate: The rear "Film Guide" sticker is remarkably well-preserved and fully legible (as seen in photo 13117_3.jpg).

What's Included
Mansfield Skylark 35mm Camera

Why This Product?
The Mansfield Skylark is more than just a camera; it is a time capsule of 1960s optimistic design. Whether you are a collector of "Electric Eye" cameras or a decorator looking for a unique piece of vintage technology, the Skylark offers a perfect blend of Japanese precision and mid-century style. Its compact size and distinctive face make it a conversation starter in any collection.

Keywords: Mansfield Skylark, Yamato, Vintage 35mm Camera, Japanese Camera, Electric Eye, Selenium Meter, 1960s Photography, Analog, Luminor Lens.

Mansfield Skylark Αναλογική φωτογραφική μηχανή

Επιλεγμένο από Thorsten Pöllath

Προστασία Αγοραστή Catawiki

Trustpilot 4.4 | 132745 κριτικών

Μοιραστείτε αυτό το αντικείμενο με τους φίλους σας

Περιγραφή από τον πωλητή

Λεπτομέρειες

Παρόμοια αντικείμενα