Olympus Six with Zuiko 2,8/7,5cm | Middenformaatcamera

Olympus Chrome Six II + Zuiko F.C. 7.5cm f/2.8 — Classic Japans Dual-Format Folding Camera uit de jaren 1940, 6×6 / 4.5×6 Medium Formaat, Snelle Tessar-Type Lens

This is an Olympus Chrome Six II folding medium-format camera paired with the desirable Olympus Zuiko F.C. 7.5cm f/2.8 lens — the brighter, upgraded six-element variant introduced in October 1948. Built by Takachiho (later Olympus), the Chrome Six series was Japan's most refined post-war folding camera, offering dual-format flexibility (6×6 cm or 4.5×6 cm) on standard 120 roll film. The f/2.8 Zuiko version is considerably less common and more sought-after than the f/3.5 variant.

Specifications
- Type: Folding medium-format roll-film camera
- Format: 120 roll film, dual format 6×6 cm (12 exposures) of 4.5×6 cm (16 exposures)
- Lens: Olympus Zuiko F.C. 1:2.8 f=7.5cm (6-element Tessar-type), fixed
- Aperture: f/2.8 – f/22
- Shutter: S.Copal leaf shutter, B, 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200 s
- Flash sync: Cold-shoe (top plate)
- Viewfinder: Folding optical eye-level finder
- Format selector: Dual red windows on back (6×6 / 4.5×6) with sliding masks
- Film type reminder dial: PAN / COLOR / ORTHO / EMPTY
- Body serial: Olympus Six No.188099
- Lens serial: No.306433
- Battery: None required (fully mechanical)
- Made in: Japan
- Year: 1948 – early 1950s

Condition
- Good vintage condition with light handling marks consistent with age
- Dry-fire shutter test only confirmed; other functions not specifically verified
- Bellows intact with no tears or visible pinholes
- Lens front element clear, no significant haze or fungus visible

Accessories: None (no case, no strap)

Shipping
- Sent from Japan via Japan Post Small Packet with tracking
- Shipped only to the address registered on Catawiki
- No shipping to Russia; delivery to Italy may take longer; higher shipping fees apply to Portugal
- Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or VAT in the destination country. No refunds will be issued for customs charges or refusal of VAT/duty payment.

Payment & Dispatch
- Item will be shipped within 3 business days after payment is confirmed.