Konica S – CLA´d | Analogue camera
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The Konica S is a serviced 35 mm rangefinder camera from around 1959, tested and working.
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Description from the seller
KONICA S – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester.
• Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below.
• Serviced before listing: viewfinder cleaned internally, lens cleaned internally, light seals (foam) replaced.
• Condition: Excellent – no known issues.
About this camera
The Konica S is a well-built 35mm rangefinder camera from around 1959, fitted with a sharp Konishiroku Hexanon lens and a coupled rangefinder. Solid and mechanical, it represents the high build quality of late-1950s Japanese rangefinders and is a satisfying camera for classic film photography.
Measured Performance
- 1 s — measured 1/0.9 s (approx. 0.2 stop slow)
- 1/60 — measured 1/47 s (approx. 0.4 stop slow)
- 1/1000 — measured 1/324 s (approx. 1.6 stop slow)
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: approx. 1.8 stop over / EV15: approx. 2.0 stop over
Shutter and exposure meter work.
Checked and working
- Shutter fires correctly
- Rangefinder image is clear and moves with the focus ring
- Aperture blades clean and moving freely
- Film advance, frame counter and rewind work
- Exposure meter responds to light
Servicing
- Viewfinder cleaned internally
- Lens cleaned internally
- Light seals (foam) replaced
Condition
Appearance: nice overall condition, with scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.
Lens: clear – no haze, fungus, scratches or separation
Viewfinder: clean and bright (cleaned internally). Even after cleaning, a few tiny specks of dust can work their way back in from slight vibration or blower use; they do not affect your photos.
Included: only what is shown in the photos.
As a used item, minor imperfections may exist that are not individually described.
Shipping: FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket) to your registered address, within 3 business days of payment.
Taxes & duties: for EU orders up to EUR 150, VAT is collected at checkout and we pay the import duty and customs fees ourselves – nothing to pay on delivery. UK orders up to GBP 135: VAT is collected at checkout. Other orders may owe import tax on delivery. We never under-declare values or mark items as gifts.
Returns follow Catawiki's Seller Terms. Questions are welcome before bidding.
Seller's Story
Welcome to TORCH Camera Works!
We are a vintage camera shop in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in Japanese film cameras and manual focus lenses – Olympus PEN / OM, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax and more.
Every camera is inspected, cleaned and tested by our own staff before listing. We measure shutter speeds and light meter accuracy (EV) with a tester and state the results, and we describe all known flaws honestly in "Known Issues".
All items are packed carefully and shipped with tracking.
Won more than one lot? Send us a message and we will ship them together. Shipping is charged per lot at checkout; once your parcel is packed and measured, we refund the difference in shipping cost.
Thank you for visiting, and happy shooting!
KONICA S – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester.
• Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below.
• Serviced before listing: viewfinder cleaned internally, lens cleaned internally, light seals (foam) replaced.
• Condition: Excellent – no known issues.
About this camera
The Konica S is a well-built 35mm rangefinder camera from around 1959, fitted with a sharp Konishiroku Hexanon lens and a coupled rangefinder. Solid and mechanical, it represents the high build quality of late-1950s Japanese rangefinders and is a satisfying camera for classic film photography.
Measured Performance
- 1 s — measured 1/0.9 s (approx. 0.2 stop slow)
- 1/60 — measured 1/47 s (approx. 0.4 stop slow)
- 1/1000 — measured 1/324 s (approx. 1.6 stop slow)
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: approx. 1.8 stop over / EV15: approx. 2.0 stop over
Shutter and exposure meter work.
Checked and working
- Shutter fires correctly
- Rangefinder image is clear and moves with the focus ring
- Aperture blades clean and moving freely
- Film advance, frame counter and rewind work
- Exposure meter responds to light
Servicing
- Viewfinder cleaned internally
- Lens cleaned internally
- Light seals (foam) replaced
Condition
Appearance: nice overall condition, with scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.
Lens: clear – no haze, fungus, scratches or separation
Viewfinder: clean and bright (cleaned internally). Even after cleaning, a few tiny specks of dust can work their way back in from slight vibration or blower use; they do not affect your photos.
Included: only what is shown in the photos.
As a used item, minor imperfections may exist that are not individually described.
Shipping: FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket) to your registered address, within 3 business days of payment.
Taxes & duties: for EU orders up to EUR 150, VAT is collected at checkout and we pay the import duty and customs fees ourselves – nothing to pay on delivery. UK orders up to GBP 135: VAT is collected at checkout. Other orders may owe import tax on delivery. We never under-declare values or mark items as gifts.
Returns follow Catawiki's Seller Terms. Questions are welcome before bidding.
Seller's Story
Welcome to TORCH Camera Works!
We are a vintage camera shop in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in Japanese film cameras and manual focus lenses – Olympus PEN / OM, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax and more.
Every camera is inspected, cleaned and tested by our own staff before listing. We measure shutter speeds and light meter accuracy (EV) with a tester and state the results, and we describe all known flaws honestly in "Known Issues".
All items are packed carefully and shipped with tracking.
Won more than one lot? Send us a message and we will ship them together. Shipping is charged per lot at checkout; once your parcel is packed and measured, we refund the difference in shipping cost.
Thank you for visiting, and happy shooting!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Konica
Model/type nr
S – CLA´d |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
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