Vintage Cameras

Rhamstine Electrophot Exposure Meter Relic Rhamstine Electrophot Exposure Meter The J Thos Rhamstine M-S-A Electrophot exposure meter was made in Detroit, Michigan USA and first introduced in 1932, uses a battery-powered selenium cell as a light receptor. The first photo-electric exposure meter is reported to have been advertised in the Home Movies magazine in October 1931 by J Thomas Rhamstine . There is popular belief that the Weston 617 was the first meter, however, three others ae noted before the Weston Meter appeared in August 1932. Before that time photographers had to rely upon their own judgment, or written instructions provided in simple tables to determine the best f-stop and shutter speed combination to use when taking a picture as the existing exposure meters were still very expensive. This hard to find historic photo-meter is in excellent condition, the needle responds to light and the included leather case shows some normal wear. This vintage used electrophot exposure meter is sold as a collectible and sold as is $39.99	Yashica Electro 35 Film Camera Vintage Yashica Electro 35 Film Camera The Electro 35 is a rangefinder camera that was made by Yashica of Japan. The cameras were produced starting around 1966. It has a coupled and fixed 1:1.7 45 mm lens. It was the first electronically controlled camera, operating mainly in an aperture priority ‘auto’ mode. The only other modes of operation are ‘flash’ (1/30th) and ‘bulb’. This great looking vintage camera is in very good condition, all levers, knobs and buttons move, turn and appear to function. The lens is a Yashinon DX 1:7.7 1-45mm, Yashinon Japan. The leather case is in very good condition too with minimal wear from age. This great collectible camera is used and sold as is. $99.99
Super Ricohflex Super Ricohflex Vintage Film Camera This hard to find Super Ricohflex Film Camera was manufactured in 1955 by the Riken Optical Co., Ltd. Japan. It uses film type 120 with a picture size of 6cm x 6cm, weight 27.4oz. The taking lens is a Ricoh Anastigmat 1:8 5/80 mm The top viewer lens is 1:3.5/ 80 mm the stops are f3.5 (stops to f16), Filter Size 36mm push-on Focal range 3.6′ to infinity Shutter Riken Shutter speeds B, 1/10 – 1/200 Viewfinder, TLR. This fantastic camera is a camera collectors must have. All functions appear to work and for it’s age this camera is in very good condition, very clean and clear. The case has had a lot experience with the right side stitching broken, leather is in good shape. This collectible is used and sold as is $134.92	Collectible Fujica STX-1 Film Camera Collectible Fujica STX-1 Film Camera The Fujica STX-1 was manufactured by Fuji Photo Film Company Tokyo, Japan during the late 1970s and early 1980s and was their entry level SLR. It was introduced to the United States in 1979. The focal plane shutter is mechanical, with a top speed of 1/750th of a second and a flash sync at 1/60th of a second. The lowest speed is 1/2 second and the camera includes a bulb setting along with shutter release cable connection. Selected shutter speed is shown along the left side of the viewfinder through a mechanical linkage. A DOF preview control is present, conveniently placed on the front of the camera next to the lens. This Retro Fujica STX-1 Film Camera includes Tamron CF Macro Bbar Lens 28-70mm 1:3.5-4.5, Fujinon 1:22 55mm Lens, Soft Case, Rubber Eye Piece, Connector Cable, Wide Neck Strap and Operators Manual. The camera body and lenses are in very good condition, all levers, dials and buttons move and turn as they should, the shutter clicks. The soft case is in good condition and the operators manual is in fair condition. This hard to find Fujica STX-1 and lenses are used and sold as is. $164.99
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