Mamiya M645 Medium Format SLR Camera
~ with Eye Level Prism Viewfinder (non-metering, doesn't use electricity)
~ and Hand Grip
~ and Spare Film Reel in Plastic Box
~ and 6V Battery (not included in international shipments)
~ and Helios-Branded Fold-Out Case (mostly Metal & Wood) with Latch, Locks & Keys, & Shoulder Strap

Camera Serial: J58180

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DETAILS:

Good used condition. Shutter speeds are fair. B mode works. The carry case latches shut, but also has a lock on each latch, and is supplied with two identical keys.

Please read the manual in order to open the film back, it's not very intuitive. Basically, you need to push the horizontal latch to the "open" position, whilst simultaneously pressing down on the vertical panel on the film back. The film back doesn't actually separate from the camera, it swings open on a hinge. The spare reel in a plastic lightproof box acts as a spare film back.



ISSUES:

The shutter speeds are predictably beginning to lag after so many decades, and are thus 1 or 2s too slow at the maximum timed setting of 8s. This is typical without CLA. Any lag gets less noticeable with faster speeds.

The SLR mirror has two tiny scuffmarks. 

The carry case is worn inside and out - see the relevant photos for the signs of external rust and internal wear. 



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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:

It is imperative that in their registered address on PayPal & eBay, the customer clearly gives the following in Latin script:

Personal name (not just company name) - e.g. David Smith
Apartment / room / office number, & building name if it has one - e.g. Tech Experts Trading Ltd., 4th Floor, Technology House
House number - e.g. 1048-2000
Street name - e.g. High Street
City / Town / Village name - e.g. Anytown
Postcode / ZIP code - e.g. AB12 3CD

All of these details must be present & correct before the transaction is completed, & there can be no changes while the item is still in transit.
Thank you for your help!




* How it was stored: Warehoused

* How it will be packaged: The item will be packaged in bubble wrap and / or cardboard, possibly couched within EPS (styrofoam) peanuts.

If the entire lot is to be collected in person, then minimal / zero packaging will be used

All items in this listing are wiped down only if necessary and safe to do so (sometimes with antistatic wipes) immediately prior to despatch - this excludes the glass on lenses, which is left to the customer to safely clean if required

Recycling / re-use of packaging: Cardboard is recyclable. Polythene bags, bubble wrap and EPS peanuts are not usually accepted for recycling except at designated drop off points. You may be able to re-use some of the packaging if you open it carefully.

* Note about payment options: PayPal or cash on collection (if collection from the Seller is offered in this instance) are the preferred payment routes. You can actually use credit cards via PayPal without even having a PayPal account.


Collection:

If collection from the seller (not from Argos) is offered, and chosen by the customer, then the customer should request a revised invoice with any delivery fee deducted (if there would otherwise be a delivery fee). The customer may then pay the invoice by cash on collection. A printed VAT receipt will be generated on request.



Returns Policy:

* 30 day Return To Base warranty for whatever reason - as long as all goods are in the same condition as sold / delivered

* If there happens to be a functional defect not listed (the pictures should cover everything else), then the buyer may return the item for a full refund, to include the cost of signed return delivery - please retain the original packaging in case this is necessitated

* If the return is not something the seller is liable for, then the refund will include only the sale amount (including P&P levied at the point of sale)




Compliance with Online Selling Regulations:

As per: https://www.gov.uk/online-and-distance-selling-for-businesses/online-selling

- To place an order, press the "Buy it now" button, and pay via the offered methods
- Delivery method is selected from the range of available options when the sale item appears in your shopping basket, costs are all displayed
- Once sale is completed, customer will receive eMail confirmation from eBay and PayPal (if they use PayPal), to their registered eMail inbox, provided they have permitted eBay and PayPal to eMail them, or at least, not explicitly blocked them - make sure to check your junk mail folder to catch those automated notifications!
- All goods will be despatched within the time stated at the top of the advert ("Delivery" section, a few lines below the "Buy it now" button)
- Only English documentation is available from the seller regarding this sale, although eBay and PayPal themselves may offer multilingual options for the transaction
- Customer may copy and paste this advert (including the remarks about the sale item and the Returns Policy, which constitute the sale contract) for reference, or save the advert webpage via their browser, or print the advert webpage via their browser
- The seller's contact details are: LabServ, c/o Ucanstore.com, Pathfields Business Park, South Molton, Devon EX36 3LH, eMail via "Contact seller" link on this advert