Ricoh Teleca 240 Analogue camera

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Ricoh Teleca 240, a rare 7×50 binocular-camera hybrid from the 1960s with half-frame 35mm, is in good physical condition and not tested for function.

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Ricoh Teleca 240 is a rare vintage binocular camera from the 1960s, combining a 7x50 binocular with a half-frame 35mm camera.

The item is in very good cosmetic condition considering its age, with only minor signs of use. The lenses appear clear with no visible cracks or major scratches.

The shutter can be released, however the camera has not been tested with film. Due to its age and unique construction, it is sold as a collectible vintage camera.

Included in this lot are the original case, lens caps, cable release and instruction manual, as shown in the photos.

Please review all images carefully as they form part of the description.

Optics:
The lenses appear clear overall.
No haze or fungus is visible.
There are no noticeable scratches.
Minor lens separation is present.
A few tiny dust particles can be seen, which is common for an item of this age.

The lenses appear clear overall. No haze or fungus is visible. There are no noticeable scratches. Minor lens separation is present, along with a few tiny dust particles typical for a vintage optical device.

Ricoh Teleca 240 is a rare vintage binocular camera from the 1960s, combining a 7x50 binocular with a half-frame 35mm camera.

The item is in very good cosmetic condition considering its age, with only minor signs of use. The lenses appear clear with no visible cracks or major scratches.

The shutter can be released, however the camera has not been tested with film. Due to its age and unique construction, it is sold as a collectible vintage camera.

Included in this lot are the original case, lens caps, cable release and instruction manual, as shown in the photos.

Please review all images carefully as they form part of the description.

Optics:
The lenses appear clear overall.
No haze or fungus is visible.
There are no noticeable scratches.
Minor lens separation is present.
A few tiny dust particles can be seen, which is common for an item of this age.

The lenses appear clear overall. No haze or fungus is visible. There are no noticeable scratches. Minor lens separation is present, along with a few tiny dust particles typical for a vintage optical device.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Ricoh
Model/ type nr
Teleca 240
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Film type
35mm
Serial number
200211
Estimated Period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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