Rare Item Sanei Sangyo SAMOCAFLEX 35 50mm 1:2.8 Twin-Lens Reflex Camera

SAMOCAFLEX 35 twin-lens reflex camera, made in Japan, equipped with SEIKOSHA-RAPID lens.

- Model Name: SAMOCAFLEX 35
- Country of Manufacture: Made in Japan
- Lens: SEIKOSHA-RAPID
- Design: Twin-lens reflex camera
- Materials: Metal and leather finish
- Year of Manufacture: 1955
- Film Type: Uses 135 film

I'm not entirely sure about the detailed usage instructions, but when I wind and shoot using only the winding knob next to the shutter, it sometimes fails to fire. However, when I wind using the mechanism below the lens, the shutter fires normally. So, perhaps the correct procedure is to wind first with the mechanism below the lens, and then advance the film using the upper winding knob?

- Shutter speeds change, but their accuracy is likely unstable.
- The aperture opens according to the aperture value changes.
- The lens has minimal clouding and is in good condition for its age.
- The viewfinder on the back is clear and clean. The focus adjustment viewfinder on the top is also clear and easy to see, though it contains dust.
- The leather covering is starting to peel.

*Camera stand is not included.
*Price is firm.
Thank you for looking.