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A collection of vintage photographic equipment including 35mm SLR cameras, a cine camera, and an instant camera. This lot comprises a Petri FT 35mm SLR camera, finished in chrome and black, bearing the serial number 373794 and fitted with a Petri 55mm f/2 lens, serial number 144462. Also included are two Praktica SLR models: a chrome and black PLC3 camera fitted with a Pentacon electric 50mm f/1.8 multi-coating lens, and a black Praktica BC 1 camera with a Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/1.8 lens. A black Centon DF-300 35mm SLR camera is present, accompanied by an MC Auto 135mm f/2.8 lens and a denim-patterned neck strap.
The group further includes a black Polaroid Vision auto focus SLR instant camera and a black Omtex GT-304 compact camera. An additional Omtex 35mm camera is provided in its original silver-coloured cardboard box printed with OMTEX 35MM CAMERA. Moving images are represented by a vintage two-tone grey and black metal 8mm cine camera featuring a side-mounted winding handle. A subminiature horizontal-format camera with a silver-tone body and green leatherette top panel is also included. Accessories comprise a Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 auto MC telephoto lens in a black cylindrical hard case, a Praktica BD 2400 electronic flash unit, and an assortment of soft and hard leatherette camera cases, lens caps, and carrying straps.
Condition report:
The equipment exhibits cosmetic wear consistent with age and regular use. The Petri FT shows minor finish wear to the chrome and surface dust on the lens (photo 4). The Centon camera displays visible residue and finish loss on the front grip area (photo 6). The 8mm cine camera shows scuffing and finish loss to the silver-tone metal housing, particularly around the edges (photo 2). The Praktica PLC3 has general surface dust and light cosmetic wear to the top plate (photo 9). The subminiature camera shows light scratches to the metal body (photo 8). Shutter functionality, light meter accuracy, and internal lens clarity have not been professionally tested. The collection is offered as seen.
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