Minolta Uniomat + Rokkor 2,8/45mm | Analogue camera

MINOLTA Uniomat + Rokkor 45mm F2.8, tested and working.

Hello from Japan!
We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world.

The Minolta Uniomat is a 35mm coupled-rangefinder camera introduced by Chiyoda Kogaku (later Minolta) in 1960. It carries a fixed four-element Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 lens set in a Citizen Optiper Uni leaf shutter, and pairs it with a coupled selenium meter offering an early form of programmed automatic exposure. Its most unusual feature is that the shutter blades double as the aperture, dispensing with a separate diaphragm — an elegant piece of period engineering. A neat, all-mechanical rangefinder from the dawn of automated metering, it appeals to collectors of early Minolta and to film shooters who enjoy the character of a sharp Rokkor lens.

Important — please read carefully:
A very clean example, but automatic exposure reads about 3 stops bright in bright light. Please review the photos and consider this before bidding.

Condition: Used — Good
Pre-owned, heavy signs of use, or minor optical flaws

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Very clean, with minimal signs of use. Please check the photos.

Optical Condition
Finder: Cleaned internally.
Lens: Clear — no haze, fungus or scratches.

Functional
The shutter and automatic exposure work. The meter reads bright: +1.8 EV at EV12 and about +3 EV in bright light (EV15) — see Known Issues. This model tends to read on the bright side.
The light seals have been replaced and the viewfinder and lens cleaned internally.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 1.8 OVER / EV15: 3.1 OVER
Some of these deviations exceed what negative film can absorb — please read the Known Issues section and allow for them when shooting.

Servicing
This camera was serviced by us before listing:
- Lens cleaned internally
- Light seals (foam) replaced
- Viewfinder cleaned internally

Known Issues
1. In bright light the automatic exposure reads about 3 stops bright and will overexpose; negative film absorbs some of this, but expect dense negatives in sunlight.

Bundled Items
Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
We ship via either FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket), whichever suits the destination and the parcel. With Japan Post your package is handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery.
We only ship to registered addresses.
We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
Parcels are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): import VAT and any customs duties are collected by customs or the carrier on delivery, in accordance with the rules of the destination country.
Where import taxes have already been collected at checkout — for example under the EU IOSS scheme for orders up to EUR 150 — there is nothing further to pay on delivery.
Import charges vary from country to country, so please check the rules that apply where you live.
We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts."

Returns and Buyer Protection
Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding.

Thank you for visiting our listing.
Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets.
We appreciate your interest.