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This 35mm Film Montgomery Ward Reissue of the Konica Auto S2 is the “Wards AM 551” is a Beaut! Manufactured IN JAPAN 🇯🇵: It has the Complete Original 2 Piece Leather Case; and Fixed “Cyclops Eye”**, 45mm f/1.8 Hexar lens which houses a CdS light meter, and earns it this Iconic Name due to the **“distinctive ring window surrounding lens”. The Konica-made lens is highly regarded among vintage film enthusiasts for being incredibly sharp and Camera Body has Minimal Cosmetic Ware, but Leather Case has separated on bottom strap. Coupled Rangefinder Camera And The Hexar Lens has coated lens (6 elements).Shutter: Mechanical Copal SVA Leaf Shutter (Speeds: B, 1 to 1/500 sec)Battery: Light MeterBEST-
“WeinCell MRB625 Zinc-Air (1.35V)”: Closest Voltage for accurate light readings without needing calibration.ALTERNATIVE-
“Alkaline or Silver-Oxide LR44/SR44
with an adapter (1.5V) Due To Higher Voltage- May cause light meter to slightly Underexpose images Unless Adjusted MANUALLY.Weight: 1.65 LBSWidth: 5 7/16 inch (W)
Height: 3 1/4 inch (H)
Depth/Thickness: 2 7/8 inch (D)
{— measured from back of camera body to front tip of Hexar 45mm f/1.8 lens.}Filter Thread Size: 55 mm___________________Seller Note:
Untested with film. Shutter fires nicely, glass appears clear of deep scratches, but has dust inside viewfinder. Meter unverified due to battery age. Sold as-is for collection, display, or restoration.
