No. 100782794

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Condor : Condor V2 Analogue camera
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€ 400
2 weeks ago

Condor : Condor V2 Analogue camera

Offered is a very rare and high-quality Japanese rangefinder camera, the Condor V2, produced by Sanyo Kōgaku Kikai Co. Ltd. in the mid-1950s. This camera is a sophisticated piece of engineering, often compared to contemporary Leica or Canon rangefinders of its era. It features a robust, heavy-duty build with a distinct aesthetic, including the prominent "G" logo on the front. The camera is equipped with the fast and highly regarded Super-Delta 45mm f/1.8 lens. The Condor V2 is a sought-after item for collectors of Japanese rangefinder history due to its limited production and excellent optical capabilities. Specifications Camera Type: Rangefinder camera Lens: Super-Delta 4.5cm (45mm) f/1.8 Shutter: Rectus shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 second + B Viewfinder: Combined rangefinder/viewfinder with parallax correction marks Focus: Coupled rangefinder Film Type: 35mm cartridge Country of Origin: Japan (Sanyo Kōgaku-Kikai Co., Ltd.) Condition Cosmetic: The camera is in very good aesthetic condition. The chrome finish is bright, and the black leatherette is well-preserved with minimal signs of wear. Mechanical: The shutter fires across the range. The film advance lever and rangefinder mechanism operate smoothly. Optical: The Super-Delta lens glass is clear and in good condition for its age. The viewfinder/rangefinder window is bright and provides a clear patch for focusing. Body: The bottom plate and top housing are clean, with no major dents or deep scratches. Please note: The camera has not been tested with film. The images are an integral part of the description.

No. 100782794

Sold
Condor : Condor V2 Analogue camera

Condor : Condor V2 Analogue camera

Offered is a very rare and high-quality Japanese rangefinder camera, the Condor V2, produced by Sanyo Kōgaku Kikai Co. Ltd. in the mid-1950s. This camera is a sophisticated piece of engineering, often compared to contemporary Leica or Canon rangefinders of its era. It features a robust, heavy-duty build with a distinct aesthetic, including the prominent "G" logo on the front.

The camera is equipped with the fast and highly regarded Super-Delta 45mm f/1.8 lens. The Condor V2 is a sought-after item for collectors of Japanese rangefinder history due to its limited production and excellent optical capabilities.

Specifications

Camera Type: Rangefinder camera

Lens: Super-Delta 4.5cm (45mm) f/1.8

Shutter: Rectus shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 second + B

Viewfinder: Combined rangefinder/viewfinder with parallax correction marks

Focus: Coupled rangefinder

Film Type: 35mm cartridge

Country of Origin: Japan (Sanyo Kōgaku-Kikai Co., Ltd.)

Condition

Cosmetic: The camera is in very good aesthetic condition. The chrome finish is bright, and the black leatherette is well-preserved with minimal signs of wear.

Mechanical: The shutter fires across the range. The film advance lever and rangefinder mechanism operate smoothly.

Optical: The Super-Delta lens glass is clear and in good condition for its age. The viewfinder/rangefinder window is bright and provides a clear patch for focusing.

Body: The bottom plate and top housing are clean, with no major dents or deep scratches.

Please note: The camera has not been tested with film. The images are an integral part of the description.

Final bid
€ 400
Edwin Molenaar
Expert
Estimate  € 550 - € 650

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