No. 98212493

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Showa Optical Works Ltd. (Leotax) Semi Leotax Analogue folding camera
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€ 50
9 weeks ago

Showa Optical Works Ltd. (Leotax) Semi Leotax Analogue folding camera

A vintage Showa Semi Leotax folding bellows camera, manufactured in Japan by Showa Optical Works Ltd. during the 1950s. This compact medium-format folding camera was part of Japan’s post-war effort to compete with German camera makers and is now a sought-after collectible. Brand: Showa Optical Works Ltd. (Leotax) Model: Semi Leotax Lens: Nitto Kogaku Kominar 7.5 cm f/3.5, with Copal shutter Shutter speeds: B, 1 – 1/300s Film format: 120 roll film (6x4.5 cm exposures) Material: Metal body with leatherette covering Period: 1950s A charming piece of Japanese post-war camera history — ideal for collectors of vintage cameras or display. Method of Shipment FedEx or Japan Post NOTICE The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post. Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks. Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee. I appreciate your cooperation.

No. 98212493

Sold
Showa Optical Works Ltd. (Leotax) Semi Leotax Analogue folding camera

Showa Optical Works Ltd. (Leotax) Semi Leotax Analogue folding camera

A vintage Showa Semi Leotax folding bellows camera, manufactured in Japan by Showa Optical Works Ltd. during the 1950s. This compact medium-format folding camera was part of Japan’s post-war effort to compete with German camera makers and is now a sought-after collectible.

Brand: Showa Optical Works Ltd. (Leotax)
Model: Semi Leotax
Lens: Nitto Kogaku Kominar 7.5 cm f/3.5, with Copal shutter
Shutter speeds: B, 1 – 1/300s
Film format: 120 roll film (6x4.5 cm exposures)
Material: Metal body with leatherette covering
Period: 1950s

A charming piece of Japanese post-war camera history — ideal for collectors of vintage cameras or display.


Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post

NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.

Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Final bid
€ 50
Thorsten Pöllath
Expert
Estimate  € 140 - € 210

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