The 58-II has combined rangefinder and viewfinder, very similar to those found in the rangefinder/viewfinder mechanisms in Canon and FED/Zorki cameras. Comparing the internal mechanisms of the Shanghai 58-II RF/VF will reveal striking similarities, albeit with much simplification, with the Canon III/IV or the FED-2 RF/VF.The RF cam in the camera is patterned after the fixed teardrop cams found in FED-1 cameras, not the roller wheel found in Leica or Canon cameras.
The later versions were made without the strap lugs, and on the last version also the dioptre adjustment was eliminated, all in order to simplify production or perhaps to reduce production costs.
The "58" referred to the year 1958 - the year of the "Great Leap Forward" (大跃进) campaign of the People's Republic of China. The "58" was also used in other Chinese goods from that period, from watches to cars.
See photos and the Description above. Note that this item is listed as "Parts Or Not Working." This item is as-is. You are buying exactly what you see. Anything can be wrong with it and any part may be damaged or missing. We are happy to answer ANY questions you might have prior to bidding or buying!
NOTE ON VINTAGE CAMERAS AND LENSES: We perform basic functionality tests and visual inspections of our vintage cameras and lenses. Keep in mind that equipment that is decades old should be serviced/CLAd for best performance. The timing mechanisms of cameras and shutters in particular tend to become inaccurate without regular service.
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal
Most Buy-It-Now items require immediate payment. For items selling at auction or Best Offer, please pay as soon as possible after you commit. We ship most items within one business day and we know you want your item FAST!
Currency
Payment with US currency is permitted and is required if the listing permits local pickup and if you choose that option. We are happy to accommodate local pickups in most cases where an item is heavy or bulky. We will simply ask you to sign an invoice indicating that you have received your item and to present photo id. This is for your protection and to ensure that only you can receive your item
Your order will be shipped, in most cases, within 1 working day of receiving payment (Monday-Friday). Check the Shipping section near the top of the listing for full details of shipping time and costs.
If your shipping costs seem too high, this may be due to to an error in the eBay shipping calculator. If you believe this is happening to you, please contact us. We can usually resolve any issues quickly.
We are committed your happiness! If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product within 30 days for a full refund. If we have a duplicate product in stock, we can exchange it. Simply contact us BEFORE opening a case with eBay. Once a case opened, our flexibility to help you is more limited.
You can return a product for up to 30 days from the date you purchased it, subject to the following conditions of our Return Policy:
- Any product you return must be in the same condition in which you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
- Any additional shipments of the item TO you or BY you during the return period will void your return privileges. This includes: 1) Having an item shipped to a friend, relative or freight forwarding company which, in turn, ships the item to you; 2) Shipping the item to someone else or to a company. These actions void the 30-day return period because we can only be responsible for packing and shipping of an item send directly to you from us.
- You may not, without our written authorization, disassemble or remove a cover fastened by screws or rivets.
- You may not, without our written authorization, have an item serviced or cleaned. Or do these things yourself.
We take pride in serving customers worldwide and have customers in over 50 countries. Nearly all of our products may be shipped internationally. Please let us know if the shipping charge seems too high and we will re-check it for you. Sometimes the shipping calculator estimates too high a price. If this happens, let us know and we will give you a more precise quote. We always declare the selling price of the item on all Customs documentation in accordance with United States laws. We understand if the duty imposed by your country makes certain items unaffordable. Unfortunately, we have no control over this.
We are buyers of camera and movie equipment, fine mechanical and electronic watches and much more! If you are thinking of selling, please contact us for a fast and fair offer!
The 58-II has combined rangefinder and viewfinder, very similar to those found in the rangefinder/viewfinder mechanisms in Canon and FED/Zorki cameras. Comparing the internal mechanisms of the Shanghai 58-II RF/VF will reveal striking similarities, albeit with much simplification, with the Canon III/IV or the FED-2 RF/VF.The RF cam in the camera is patterned after the fixed teardrop cams found in FED-1 cameras, not the roller wheel found in Leica or Canon cameras.
The later versions were made without the strap lugs, and on the last version also the dioptre adjustment was eliminated, all in order to simplify production or perhaps to reduce production costs.
The "58" referred to the year 1958 - the year of the "Great Leap Forward" (大跃进) campaign of the People's Republic of China. The "58" was also used in other Chinese goods from that period, from watches to cars.
See photos and the Description above. Note that this item is listed as "Parts Or Not Working." This item is as-is. You are buying exactly what you see. Anything can be wrong with it and any part may be damaged or missing. We are happy to answer ANY questions you might have prior to bidding or buying!
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal
Most Buy-It-Now items require immediate payment. For items selling at auction or Best Offer, please pay as soon as possible after you commit. We ship most items within one business day and we know you want your item FAST!
Currency
Payment with US currency is permitted and is required if the listing permits local pickup and if you choose that option. We are happy to accommodate local pickups in most cases where an item is heavy or bulky. We will simply ask you to sign an invoice indicating that you have received your item and to present photo id. This is for your protection and to ensure that only you can receive your item
Your order will be shipped, in most cases, within 1 working day of receiving payment (Monday-Friday). Check the Shipping section near the top of the listing for full details of shipping time and costs.
If your shipping costs seem too high, this may be due to to an error in the eBay shipping calculator. If you believe this is happening to you, please contact us. We can usually resolve any issues quickly.
We are committed your happiness! If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product within 30 days for a full refund. If we have a duplicate product in stock, we can exchange it. Simply contact us BEFORE opening a case with eBay. Once a case opened, our flexibility to help you is more limited.
You can return a product for up to 30 days from the date you purchased it, subject to the following conditions of our Return Policy:
- Any product you return must be in the same condition in which you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
- Any additional shipments of the item TO you or BY you during the return period will void your return privileges. This includes: 1) Having an item shipped to a friend, relative or freight forwarding company which, in turn, ships the item to you; 2) Shipping the item to someone else or to a company. These actions void the 30-day return period because we can only be responsible for packing and shipping of an item send directly to you from us.
- You may not, without our written authorization, disassemble or remove a cover fastened by screws or rivets.
- You may not, without our written authorization, have an item serviced or cleaned. Or do these things yourself.
We take pride in serving customers worldwide and have customers in over 50 countries. Nearly all of our products may be shipped internationally. Please let us know if the shipping charge seems too high and we will re-check it for you. Sometimes the shipping calculator estimates too high a price. If this happens, let us know and we will give you a more precise quote. We always declare the selling price of the item on all Customs documentation in accordance with United States laws. We understand if the duty imposed by your country makes certain items unaffordable. Unfortunately, we have no control over this.
We are buyers of camera and movie equipment, fine mechanical and electronic watches and much more! If you are thinking of selling, please contact us for a fast and fair offer!
NOTE ON VINTAGE CAMERAS AND LENSES: We perform basic functionality tests and visual inspections of our vintage cameras and lenses. Keep in mind that equipment that is decades old should be serviced/CLAd for best performance. The timing mechanisms of cameras and shutters in particular tend to become inaccurate without regular service.