A classic design, this is a rangefinder that will slip in your bag and produce stunning results. In lovely condition. If you are looking to get into photography or want to add to your existing collection this is for you.
Firing with all speed and remarkably consistent. As with all cameras of this age the lower speeds do tend to be a little slow but this has been looked after and lubricated. The light meter is placed on the top of this little beauty and the needle still swings enthusiastically ! We always recommend checking and calibrating with a light meter or light meter app on your phone for best results. I have used these cameras and achieved fantastic results. If you want a classic collectable range finder you will not be disappointed.
Some lovely age related Patina, adding to its character!
It's a fully manual camera, with an external selenium meter located on the pentaprism housing, and a match-needle pointer in the viewfinder, along with a central split image rangefinder. There's an instant return mirror, and what Kowa claimed (in the camera's instruction manual) to be the world's first instantaneous return (automatic) diaphragm. The lens is a fixed 50mm f/2, and the leaf shutter a Seikosha-SLV with speeds of B and 1-1/500s. The film speed, focus, aperture and shutter speed controls are all around the lens.