PENTAX Asahiflex IIA Takumar 58mm f/2.4 Early SLR Film Camera Japan AS-IS

Historic Japanese SLR Heritage — Sold AS-IS For Repair, Parts, or Vintage Collection

The Asahiflex IIA represents a monumental milestone in photographic history as one of Japan's earliest 35mm SLRs, famous for introducing the quick-return mirror mechanism. Equipped with the classic Takumar 58mm f/2.4 lens, this incredibly rare piece of engineering carries timeless historical value. Please review the mechanical details below, as it is offered strictly as a restoration project or collector's display piece.

Description

■ Appearance condition

AS IS
・The waist-level finder is slightly difficult to open smoothly.

※ Please also see the photos for appearance condition.

■ Optics Condition for lens

( Haze ) - No
( Fungus ) - little
( Scratch ) - some ・・・There is a little on the mount side.
( Separation ) - Very little
( Dust ) - No

・There is oil stain on the aperture blades.
・Aperture blades and Focus ring are working properly.

■ Condition for Camera body

( Viewfinder ) - There is a small amount of unnoticeable dirt mixed in. ・・・It does not affect visibility.
( Prism ) - No problem.
( Mirror ) - There are some scratches.
( Timer ) - N/A
( Exposure meter ) - N/A

■ Functional Condition

・The shutter fires and the mirror returns automatically, but there is a significant delay at all shutter speed settings. It takes approximately 50 seconds from pressing the shutter button until the cycle (shutter firing and mirror return) is fully completed. (The internal mechanism is likely sluggish due to old oil).
・The shutter curtains run properly and firmly.
・The winding lever advances smoothly and cocks the shutter correctly.

※As shown in the video, the camera completes the full sequence from shutter release to mirror return, but there is an extreme delay in the mechanism. Sold AS-IS for repair, restoration, parts, or collection purposes. The camera may require servicing for full operation. No returns accepted. Despite the issue, it retains the classic vintage appeal of an early Asahi/Pentax SLR and would make a great restoration piece.

■ Accessories

・body case
・Lens cap

※Please see the photograph.

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Returns

No returns accepted. Sold AS-IS for repair, restoration, parts, or collection purposes. The camera may require servicing for full operation.

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