EXCEPTIONAL OPTICS! - Fully Working CHAIKA-2 Half-Frame Camera + Pristine M39 Industar-69 Lens Condition Description: Exceptional mechanical and optical condition! The detachable M39 Industar-69 lens has been carefully serviced and is absolutely FUNGUS AND SCRATCH-FREE. The mechanical shutter and film advance are tested and fully working. A fantastic, ready-to-shoot collector's piece. Description: COLLECTOR'S FIND: CHAIKA-2 Half-Frame with PERFECT OPTICS! Up for auction is a robust and beautiful piece of Soviet photographic history: the classic Chaika-2. This is a highly sought-after "half-frame" camera. It uses standard 35mm film, but because it shoots at half the normal frame size (18x24mm), you get an amazing 72 pictures on a standard 36-exposure roll! It’s perfect for economical shooting, travel, and creating unique vintage diptychs. THE STAR OF THE SHOW: DETACHABLE M39 PANCAKE LENS The camera comes equipped with the legendary Industar-69 28mm f/2.8 "Pancake" lens. PRISTINE OPTICS: The lens has been professionally inspected and cleaned. The glass is crystal clear and absolutely free of any fungus, haze, or scratches. This is extremely rare for a Soviet lens of this age and guarantees sharp, beautiful images! M39 MOUNT: Unlike many compact cameras, the lens on the Chaika-2 is completely detachable and features a standard M39 (LTM) thread mount. Many photographers bid on this camera specifically to adapt this tiny, sharp, and characterful lens to modern digital mirrorless cameras (Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, etc.). CONDITION REPORT: Mechanics: The camera has been tested and is in excellent working order. The mechanical shutter fires nicely at all speeds. The film advance mechanism operates smoothly. Cosmetics: The camera body is in very good vintage condition. Built like a tank with a solid metal chassis. It shows only minor, typical signs of age, presenting beautifully as a display or daily shooter camera. What's included: Chaika-2 Camera Body Industar-69 28mm f/2.8 Lens This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a fully working mechanical camera with a truly remarkable, clean lens. Perfect for collectors, film enthusiasts, or digital mirrorless users looking for vintage glass! (Note: Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they are part of the description.) Shipping: Securely packed and shipped worldwide with a registered tracking number.