I have shot with this kit several times, just not a great deal in the past year or so. Reason for selling: thinning out the heard of 6x6 cameras that I own, in the hopes that they will be put to good use by others.
This kit includes the Kowa Super 66 body, WLF, 85mm lens, and back.
Body: Black Kowa Super 66 with WLF. Condition is a conservative 9/10. Everything works as it should. Leatherette is in great condition, and overall shows very little signs of wear. Seals replaced in late 2021. This is one of the nicest Super 66 bodies I’ve seen.
Lens: Black Kowa 85mm f/2.8. Condition is a conservative 6/10, what I would call “user” condition. This is the last generation, and the best, of the 85mm f/2.8 lens. Shutter is snappy and works as it should. Shutter speeds are accurate, with the exception of ½ second and 1 second. These were a tad slow when I tested them last week, where ½ is probably closer to ¾ and 1 second is probably closer to 1.5. This isn’t unusual, and with use/cycling will probably improve over time. There are two small marks on the front element at the edges that I’ve tried to capture in the photo. They look like marks from a lens spanner wrench, and do not affect images as they are on the outside edge. The back element has a little bit of fungus on the inside, which I have also tried to capture in the photo. This does not seem to have an effect on any images either. I have not pulled this lens apart to attempt to clean the back element – it may very well be an easy clean.
Back: Condition is a conservative 8/10. Everything works as it should. Seals replaced in late 2021.
Even though the lens functions great and produces great images, its imperfections mean that I am selling the camera for less than I normally would. I am very picky about my equipment and want to offer full transparency to any prospective buyers.
$350 includes shipping to the continental USA. Payments accepted via paypal. Contact me directly to purchase.
NOTE: I originally had this listed for more $$ with an additional spare back and a grip. I have removed those from the listing to reduce the price.
Feel free to ask me any questions, thanks!
This kit includes the Kowa Super 66 body, WLF, 85mm lens, and back.
Body: Black Kowa Super 66 with WLF. Condition is a conservative 9/10. Everything works as it should. Leatherette is in great condition, and overall shows very little signs of wear. Seals replaced in late 2021. This is one of the nicest Super 66 bodies I’ve seen.
Lens: Black Kowa 85mm f/2.8. Condition is a conservative 6/10, what I would call “user” condition. This is the last generation, and the best, of the 85mm f/2.8 lens. Shutter is snappy and works as it should. Shutter speeds are accurate, with the exception of ½ second and 1 second. These were a tad slow when I tested them last week, where ½ is probably closer to ¾ and 1 second is probably closer to 1.5. This isn’t unusual, and with use/cycling will probably improve over time. There are two small marks on the front element at the edges that I’ve tried to capture in the photo. They look like marks from a lens spanner wrench, and do not affect images as they are on the outside edge. The back element has a little bit of fungus on the inside, which I have also tried to capture in the photo. This does not seem to have an effect on any images either. I have not pulled this lens apart to attempt to clean the back element – it may very well be an easy clean.
Back: Condition is a conservative 8/10. Everything works as it should. Seals replaced in late 2021.
Even though the lens functions great and produces great images, its imperfections mean that I am selling the camera for less than I normally would. I am very picky about my equipment and want to offer full transparency to any prospective buyers.
$350 includes shipping to the continental USA. Payments accepted via paypal. Contact me directly to purchase.
NOTE: I originally had this listed for more $$ with an additional spare back and a grip. I have removed those from the listing to reduce the price.
Feel free to ask me any questions, thanks!
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