Kalimar Six Sixty 120 Camera, With Directions And 2 Rolls Of Film
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Reference Number: Avaluer:7023491 | Brand: Kalimar Six Sixty |
Color: Gray | Model: Six Sixty |
Film Format: 120mm | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
The Kalimar Six Sixty was a 1963 updating of the budget-priced Reflex which US distributor Kalimar had offered as its rebranding of the Fujita 66. The film advance, the the shutter and mirror work smoothly, stop to stop. The mirror is spotless and the focal glass is fine. The aperture blades are in great shape with no oil and it operates smoothly with nice clicks. The focusing ring is
Though there's not a problem in photos, there is a slight irregularity on the 2nd element (I think) of the lens.I have tried to capture it in the link below. If you look, straight through the lens, you cannot see anything. But if you see the lens from above the viewfinder at an angle there is an irregularity on the left side of the lens.As I said, I have not noticed any irregularity in processed images.Of course, I'm happy to accept returns but I'm putting the Kalimar up on ebay because I think it's a minor aspect of a vintage camera which performs well in all regards.
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I will refund any shipping should it be less after full payment via Paypal.
Thanks for coming by.
On Jul-16-19 at 11:09:13 PDT, seller added the following information:I didn't finish...The focusing ring is smooth but firm.
On Jul-16-19 at 13:11:14 PDT, seller added the following information:Some additional photos:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jt5m32a1kkpk95d/AACQ1qKn1lXHJmagWuIAOtKxa?dl=0
On Jul-17-19 at 07:36:17 PDT, seller added the following information:I have learned that the irregularity on the lens is fungus!!! However, as I stated, it does not interfere with image quality.
On Jul-17-19 at 12:03:35 PDT, seller added the following information:I just noticed in horror that the top of the view finder was dirty. Here are some new photos all clean! :-)https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l7zs83kj2fdgt9i/AADLG12HRRUGQ3IvyXbCvVwfa?dl=0All shiny now.