For Sale FS: Fujica G690 Camera w/ Fujinon S 100mm f/3.5 lens

[B.S.Kumar]

For sale is the original "Texas Leica" Fujica G690 camera. It comes with a late version Fujinon S 100mm f/3.5 lens. The body has substantial brassing, and a small dent on the top cover. The lens is clear, without any scratches, haze or fungus. The shutter works properly, except that at B, it takes about a second to close after the shutter is released. All other functions and interlocks are working properly. The rangefinder is clear and bright and works properly.

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Price: 36,000 JPY / ~340 USD, including worldwide EMS shipping. Payment is in Japanese Yen, payable via Paypal invoice or bank transfer through TransferWise..

Thanks for looking,
Kumar

 

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[jtk]

can you fix the shutter?

 

[B.S.Kumar]

The lower price reflects the small issue with the shutter. I could get it fixed if you're willing to pay for it.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Am I correct in thinking the shutter is in the lens and there is a curtain in the body to cover the film during lens changes?

If so, is the minor issue (with B) associated just with that lens?

I ask so this may be clear to others unfamiliar with the camera.

 

[B.S.Kumar]

Correct. There is a knob at the bottom that opens and closes the curtain in the body. See photo 5 which shows the knob in O position, which means the curtain is open.
The issue with B is with that particular lens only. I have verified this with a 65mm lens. The 65mm lens has some haze in the rear element. It will be listed for sale, along with its finder.

 

[cbella]

I wonder if starting to rotate the shutter speed selection ring at the front of the lens wouldn't deploy the shutter mechanism more quickly. I have a lens for this system that has similar issues, and I've found that to be a surprisingly easy and effective work-around for my needs.

 

[B.S.Kumar]

SOLD!

Thanks,
Kumar