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I have had a Mamiya 35-S2 (1959) for quite some time and I really like using it. I've also kept my eye out for purchasing a nice, functional Mamiya 35-III (f/2) or Mamiya 35-II (f/2.8) from the late 1950's for quite some time, but no luck. I hope to get my hands on one that looks fairly good and works well for everyday photography. http://herron.50megs.com/rangefinder.htm - this website shows good photos of what these cameras look like.
I picked up a superb KONICA IIIA for about $120 about six months ago, and while this camera produces some nice, crisp images, I just honestly find myself always reaching for my Mamiya or Nikon instead. I just don't feel for the Konica as I do for others. Perhaps it would suit you more. I'm hoping to get my hands on a nice Mamiya 35-III (F/2) or Mamiya 35-II (f/2.8), and it would be awesome to do a trade. A good Mamiya 35-II or III would value about the same, or even less. My Konica IIIA is in great condition, hardly a scratch or mark on it, and everything functions quite well. Seems to have been hardly used at all. Lens is almost perfect as the original UV-lens appeared to have protected the lens for over six decades. Here are photos below:
Sample Photo with Kodak Pro Image 100:
I hope a trade can be made. Looking forward to it.
Paul
South Korea
I have had a Mamiya 35-S2 (1959) for quite some time and I really like using it. I've also kept my eye out for purchasing a nice, functional Mamiya 35-III (f/2) or Mamiya 35-II (f/2.8) from the late 1950's for quite some time, but no luck. I hope to get my hands on one that looks fairly good and works well for everyday photography. http://herron.50megs.com/rangefinder.htm - this website shows good photos of what these cameras look like.
I picked up a superb KONICA IIIA for about $120 about six months ago, and while this camera produces some nice, crisp images, I just honestly find myself always reaching for my Mamiya or Nikon instead. I just don't feel for the Konica as I do for others. Perhaps it would suit you more. I'm hoping to get my hands on a nice Mamiya 35-III (F/2) or Mamiya 35-II (f/2.8), and it would be awesome to do a trade. A good Mamiya 35-II or III would value about the same, or even less. My Konica IIIA is in great condition, hardly a scratch or mark on it, and everything functions quite well. Seems to have been hardly used at all. Lens is almost perfect as the original UV-lens appeared to have protected the lens for over six decades. Here are photos below:
Sample Photo with Kodak Pro Image 100:
I hope a trade can be made. Looking forward to it.
Paul
South Korea
