No. 100718659

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Minolta A-2 Rangefinder with Chiyoko Rokkor 3.5 | Analogue camera
Bidding closed
5 weeks ago

Minolta A-2 Rangefinder with Chiyoko Rokkor 3.5 | Analogue camera

Offered is a classic Minolta A-2 35mm rangefinder film camera made in Japan, fitted with a Chiyoko Rokkor 1:3.5 lens and Citizen MXV leaf shutter. A beautifully built mechanical rangefinder with strong vintage character. Cosmetic condition Average used condition. There are areas where the leatherette covering is missing/peeling. Plating wear / fading and general age-related marks are present. Please check the photos carefully for the exact condition. Functions Shutter: fires and all speeds are working. Focus: working. Aperture: working. Lens & Viewfinder Lens: there is oil-like splatter / stain visible on/in the lens (Please check the photos carefully). The camera is still usable, but the stain may affect image quality depending on lighting. Viewfinder: visible/usable, but hazy. Included Camera body with lens (as photographed) Leather case (if included in your lot photos) Note This is a vintage mechanical camera. Due to age, it is sold as-is, and a professional cleaning/servicing may improve performance and clarity. Please note that while we performed a basic functional check, this is a vintage camera that is nearly 80 years old. It is therefore sold in vintage/used condition, and age-related wear or intermittent behavior may occur. Kindly bid with this understanding and acceptance of its vintage nature.

No. 100718659

No longer available
Minolta A-2 Rangefinder with Chiyoko Rokkor 3.5 | Analogue camera

Minolta A-2 Rangefinder with Chiyoko Rokkor 3.5 | Analogue camera

Offered is a classic Minolta A-2 35mm rangefinder film camera made in Japan, fitted with a Chiyoko Rokkor 1:3.5 lens and Citizen MXV leaf shutter. A beautifully built mechanical rangefinder with strong vintage character.

Cosmetic condition
Average used condition.
There are areas where the leatherette covering is missing/peeling.
Plating wear / fading and general age-related marks are present.
Please check the photos carefully for the exact condition.

Functions
Shutter: fires and all speeds are working.
Focus: working.
Aperture: working.

Lens & Viewfinder
Lens: there is oil-like splatter / stain visible on/in the lens (Please check the photos carefully). The camera is still usable, but the stain may affect image quality depending on lighting.
Viewfinder: visible/usable, but hazy.

Included
Camera body with lens (as photographed)
Leather case (if included in your lot photos)

Note
This is a vintage mechanical camera. Due to age, it is sold as-is, and a professional cleaning/servicing may improve performance and clarity.

Please note that while we performed a basic functional check, this is a vintage camera that is nearly 80 years old. It is therefore sold in vintage/used condition, and age-related wear or intermittent behavior may occur. Kindly bid with this understanding and acceptance of its vintage nature.

Bidding closed
Thorsten Pöllath
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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