Montgomery Ward "35" Viewfinder 35mm Film Camera
- Vintage 1955 - Rather Rare - Made by Taiyōdō Kōki K.K. (Beauty Camera)
- Fully Working! Shutter speeds are correct (even Bulb),
the aperture blades are good, the focus is smooth,
and the aperture ring turns easily.
Rather rare to see one of these in such an outstanding condition after all these years.
Made by Beauty Camera for Montgomery Ward & Company around 1955.
The lens is a coated f/2.8 45mm 4 element lens
made by Taiyōdō Kōki K.K. (later Beauty Camera) of Tokyo.
This was the first 35mm viewfinder produced by Beauty.
The lens has some internal dust and debris and a bit of fungus.
The viewfinder has some dust and debris but is still bright.
The leatherette is clean and tight. All levers, dials, knobs, and
latches work properly.
It was not tested with film but I see no reason for it not to work.
It is sold as a collector camera - a great way to add a really hard to find
early Japanese viewfinder camera to your collection.
The leather case is in amazing condition after all these years.
Please check out the pics.
This is a One Owner camera and the set has been stored properly
in an air-conditioned home.
It mails out super quickly - often the same day as your purchase!
Please check out my other rare and hard to find cameras here in my Etsy shops.
Thanks for stopping by!
Chris
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Yes, just let us know and we'll work something out. No need to pay for shipping more than once.
Yes, but with some exceptions. No returns on custom-made items. Part two - we will gladly accept a return within 14 days as long as it is returned to us in the same condition as when we sent it to you. Specifically, if an item is new and unused and in its original box and packaging it must be returned in an unused and unopened condition. Vintage and classic cameras, lenses, and certain pieces of vintage photogear carry no warranties or guarantees. By their very nature, older cameras are just that, old, and their electronics, levers, knobs, buttons, and dials can fail at any time. Let us know if you are returning something, maybe we can reach an agreement short of a full return. Part three - you will always pay for return shipping. Thanks
Always! Carol and I take great care (and pride) in packaging your purchase. We are mindful of being "green" but often times green doesn't protect your package properly. We have been shipping items safely since 2003. We must say, however, that we are not responsible for mishandling by the carrier(s) or loss of an item. Most items and especially valuable items will always have insurance added.
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