Canon II-S2 E·P + Serenar 1,9/50mm | Rangefinder Analogue camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 280 - € 330
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Canon II-S2 E·P + Serenar 1,9/50mm Rangefinder camera, tested and working.

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Description from the seller

Here is a prestigious, fascinating and historically monumental 35mm rangefinder camera from a high-end collection: the Canon II-S2 (Model 2S2) Rangefinder, produced in Japan by Canon Camera Company Inc. in Tokyo between 1954 and 1956.

The lot is presented in good overall condition and is functional.

Optics: The camera mounts the extraordinary, renowned and bright original Canon Serenar 50mm f/1.9 lens. The lenses are in excellent preservation condition, clean, transparent and completely free of mold, fungi or deep scratches.

Mechanical: The lot has been tested and is mechanically functional in manual operation.

Aesthetics: Good vintage overall condition, as clearly documented by the photographs. The solid and sturdy metal body preserves a superb visual impact, displaying its original satin chrome finish that shows a historic patina and the classic, normal signs of surface wear from handling along the external metal profiles.

International tracked shipping, fully insured and professionally ultra-protective packing to ensure maximum safety of the mechanical and optical components during transport [2.1].

Seller's Story

With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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Here is a prestigious, fascinating and historically monumental 35mm rangefinder camera from a high-end collection: the Canon II-S2 (Model 2S2) Rangefinder, produced in Japan by Canon Camera Company Inc. in Tokyo between 1954 and 1956.

The lot is presented in good overall condition and is functional.

Optics: The camera mounts the extraordinary, renowned and bright original Canon Serenar 50mm f/1.9 lens. The lenses are in excellent preservation condition, clean, transparent and completely free of mold, fungi or deep scratches.

Mechanical: The lot has been tested and is mechanically functional in manual operation.

Aesthetics: Good vintage overall condition, as clearly documented by the photographs. The solid and sturdy metal body preserves a superb visual impact, displaying its original satin chrome finish that shows a historic patina and the classic, normal signs of surface wear from handling along the external metal profiles.

International tracked shipping, fully insured and professionally ultra-protective packing to ensure maximum safety of the mechanical and optical components during transport [2.1].

Seller's Story

With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Canon
Model/type nr
II-S2 E·P + Serenar 1,9/50mm | Rangefinder
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
97.15%
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