I acquired quite a bit of Kowa 6x6 equipment a number of years ago, but I haven't used it in awhile so it's time for someone new to enjoy it. Here's the thing, it's an inexpensive way to get into a 6x6 slr, and the lenses are really top rate. Kowa was known for their optics. Even today the cinema lenses they made back in day are very sought after.
I really enjoyed using them, especially the Six, it is smaller than a Hasselblad and I think handles better when used with the included side grip.
So here they are. Everything works, and works well. I have used all of it with fine results.
Kowa Six body, 85mm f3.5 lens, side grip, WL finder. I used this most of the time. It is in excellent condition, looks like it was hardly used. It will run 120 or 220 film. The glass has no scratches, marks, etc. It is clean! There may be a speck or two of dust, but that's it. Focus, shutter, etc smooth. You won't be disappointed. $235 + shipping. I'll take care of Paypal fees.
Kowa 66 body with one magazine, WL finder. The later 66 model has interchangeable film magazines so you can change quickly or carry 2 or more types of film and change over (also 120/220 compatible). I imagine this was important to the wedding photographers who used these heavily back in the day. A little bigger than the Six. This was a back up body. Excellent condition, works properly. Previous owner put some "safe" marks with tape in the focus screen- looks easy to remove but I never did. Some marks on the edges of the body but nothing serious. $190 + shipping. I'll cover Paypal fees.
Kowa 66 body, magazine, 85mm f3.5 lens, side grip, WL finder. Really nice set up. I had this (body/lens/magazine) CLA'd by Kowa guru Ross Yerkes a couple of years ago and ran one test roll through it. New foam in the camera and back, and the shutter of course got a CLA. Set me back $425. Excellent condition throughout, a couple of marks on the body edges. Side grip has been knocked around but works perfectly. The glass is flawless. I have over $650 in this, $375 + shipping. I'll cover Paypal fees.
Kowa 55mm f3.5 wide angle lens. The glass looks flawless to me. There may be a few dust specks. Shutter, focus all work fine. A few rub marks on the lens body. Comes with caps and the proper Kowa metal lens shade. $135 + shipping. I'll cover Paypal fees.
I really enjoyed using them, especially the Six, it is smaller than a Hasselblad and I think handles better when used with the included side grip.
So here they are. Everything works, and works well. I have used all of it with fine results.
Kowa Six body, 85mm f3.5 lens, side grip, WL finder. I used this most of the time. It is in excellent condition, looks like it was hardly used. It will run 120 or 220 film. The glass has no scratches, marks, etc. It is clean! There may be a speck or two of dust, but that's it. Focus, shutter, etc smooth. You won't be disappointed. $235 + shipping. I'll take care of Paypal fees.
Kowa 66 body with one magazine, WL finder. The later 66 model has interchangeable film magazines so you can change quickly or carry 2 or more types of film and change over (also 120/220 compatible). I imagine this was important to the wedding photographers who used these heavily back in the day. A little bigger than the Six. This was a back up body. Excellent condition, works properly. Previous owner put some "safe" marks with tape in the focus screen- looks easy to remove but I never did. Some marks on the edges of the body but nothing serious. $190 + shipping. I'll cover Paypal fees.
Kowa 66 body, magazine, 85mm f3.5 lens, side grip, WL finder. Really nice set up. I had this (body/lens/magazine) CLA'd by Kowa guru Ross Yerkes a couple of years ago and ran one test roll through it. New foam in the camera and back, and the shutter of course got a CLA. Set me back $425. Excellent condition throughout, a couple of marks on the body edges. Side grip has been knocked around but works perfectly. The glass is flawless. I have over $650 in this, $375 + shipping. I'll cover Paypal fees.
Kowa 55mm f3.5 wide angle lens. The glass looks flawless to me. There may be a few dust specks. Shutter, focus all work fine. A few rub marks on the lens body. Comes with caps and the proper Kowa metal lens shade. $135 + shipping. I'll cover Paypal fees.
