Tested: As-Is: Canon demi EE17 35mm Half Frame Film Camera SH 30mm f/1.7

Description: Canon demi EE17DescriptionAbout This ItemsThe camera was checked for basic operation. Battery cover is stuck and will not open. No test shots were taken with film in the camera.AppearanceSee photos.Condition (Body)Finder: There is dust and dirt.Shutter curtain: Does not exist.Exposure meter: Operation unknown as the battery lid does not open. Shutter: Operates. Shutter speed varies with setting, but accuracy unknown.Self-timer: Operates.Condition (Lens)Focus ring: Operates. Focusing accuracy is unknown.Aperture ring: Operates. Aperture accuracy is unknown. Unclear if auto mode worksdust, dirt and etc.: There is dust, dirt. Cloudiness and mildew are not noticeable.ShippingWe always send the item with a tracking number. So please place an order without any concern on delivery. You can always track the delivery status.Shipping is only available to the address registered in eBay. If you want us to send another address, please change your address on eBay and then place an order.We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. About Importer's ObligationThis item will be shipped from Japan. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (Shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.Thank you for your understanding.UsageThe camera was checked for basic operation. How to use the camera. No test shots were taken with film in the camera. Step 1. Insert the batteries. Batteries are not included. Battery cover is stuck and will not open. Step 2. Open the back cover and insert the film.The back cover can be opened by operating the lever on the side of the main unit. Step 3. Set the shutter speed.The shutter speed can be adjusted with a dial on the lens. Accuracy is unknown. Step 4. Turn the winding lever counterclockwise.The winding lever operates normally. Step 5. Look through the viewfinder and adjust the focus, etc.Exposure and focus can be adjusted with dials on the lens. Step 6. Press the shutter release button.The shutter operates normally. Step 7. When using the self-timer, after turning the self-timer lever, press the shutter release button.The self-timer works without any problem. AboutHere is your chance to own a Canon classic, the Demi EE17.Released in 1966, this camera was the top-of-the-line model in the Demi series and represents the golden age of half-size cameras. Historical ValueThe Demi EE17 is positioned as the top-of-the-line model among half-size cameras, which shoot at half the size of 35mm film. It is the culmination of a period in the 1960s when compact and economical half-size cameras were gaining popularity. Outstanding FeaturesHigh-performance lens: SH30mm F1.7 large-aperture lens with 6 elements in 4 groupsAdvanced Exposure Control: The shutter speed priority EE mechanism using CdS elementEasy-to-use viewfinder: Reverse Galilean viewfinder with bright frame displays exposure information and distance indicatorsWide range of film sensitivity: ISO 25 to 400 Development Story The Demi-EE17 is an ambitious product that inherits the functions of its predecessor, the Demi-Rapid, but is compatible with regular 35mm film. The developers struggled to achieve both compactness and high functionality in pursuit of specifications worthy of a top-of-the-line camera. Value as a Collector's ItemMore than half a century after its release, the Demi-EE17 is now more than just a camera; it is an item of historical value. It is increasingly valued by collectors as a camera that embodies the cutting-edge technology of the time and the golden age of the Japanese camera industry. With this camera in your hands, you will be able to experience firsthand the photographic culture and technology of the 1960s. For camera enthusiasts and vintage camera collectors, this is an item not to be missed.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-11-15T18:41:50.000Z

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