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Most vintage cameras selling on different web sites will need to be serviced in the near future even if they are in mint condition, etc. They sit in closets for years and batteries leak, lubricants get hard and oxidation occurs. Eventually buyers will have to pay extra expenses for repairs.
You are buying a camera professionallyrefurbished and guaranteed by a retired Camera Technician.
The camera is in good mechanic and optical condition also cosmetically is in good average condition with some marks on the paint finish and leatherette. The leather case is in very nice condition.It has been cleaned inside and out, lubricated and fully tested.The camera\'s electronics have been upgraded to accept an SR44 1.5 volt Silver Oxide battery available everywhere. This camera originally uses a Mercury 1.35 volts battery, these batteries are toxic and have been banned. The battery housing has been retrofitted in order to take a smaller battery.
NOTE ON ANALOG METERS: In general vintage analog meters are average light type and are not as precise and sensitive as the digital modern ones but they will perform well under normal light conditions.Comes with the original leather case, new battery and a new Neoprene neck strap.
- Shutter speeds have been bench tested and are within specifications.
- Flash shoe, self timer, film advance and rewind, film counter, etc are in good working condition.Detailed labor involved:1- Shutter disassembly cleaning and lubrication2- Clean taking and viewing lens elements and viewfinder area.
3- Clean all electrical contacts for flash socket, internal switches, etc.
4- Verify no light leaks in the film chamber.5- Clean and lubricate focusing mechanism.
LENS:
Nice condition, clear elements, no haze, mold or marks, nice coatings.
Both diaphragms are clean.
Focuses smoothly and all the settings levers operate smoothly.IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH VINTAGE CAMERAS OPERATION PLEASE DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE USING THEM. PLEASE DON\'T FORCE ANYTHING IF YOU DON\'T KNOW.
NOTE: Most lenses have microscopic dust particles inside produced by static that will not affect the quality of the pictures.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING via INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING-- NO SHIPPING TO SOUTH AMERICA --
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WE MAKE AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ITEM IS DESCRIBED AS GOOD AS YOU WOULD EXPECT, HOWEVER IN THE EVENT OF ANY ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST TO ALLOW US THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT IT.
