Rare Konica IIIa 35mm Rangefinder camera w/ 50mm Hexanon f1.8 lens

From a collectors estate. Konica IIIa Rangefinder camera w/ 50mm f1.8 in excellent cosmetic condition. Lens is clean and clear with no haze or fungus. The viewfinder is one of the brightest I have ever used. I've had this camera for about a year and the images are incredibly sharp with excellent color and contrast. It is a heavier rangefinder as a result of the superior build quality. Once I became familiar with exposure operations on this camera I couldn't put it down. This was a high-dollar camera when it hit the market. The Konica IIIA sold for $129.50 in 1958. The everready case was an extra $12.95. That is just over $1000 in today's dollars.

Read carefully:  I have used this camera with a dozen rolls of film and found the exposure to be exact, the focus smooth and accurate. Shutter speeds adjust easily and accurately. However, on two occasions when I had not used the camera in some time, I needed to exercise the shutter before loading film. More specifically, the shutter seemed sluggish until I had cycled the shutter 4-5 times. After that, the camera performed perfectly each time. This camera would warrant a CLA due to it's excellent condition and performance. Due to the above description, this is offered as-is for use, display, or repair. Includes original cap, case, and manual.

All proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Annie Dawson Children's Home in Kingston, Jamaica. Please ask any questions prior to bidding and thanks for looking - Molly  

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