For sale is a vintage Pentacon Six medium format SLR film camera body, manufactured in East Germany. This camera uses 120 roll film, producing high-quality 6x6 cm square format negatives. The camera body has been recently serviced (CLA - Cleaned, Lubricated, Adjusted), which is crucial for this specific model. The shutter mechanism works smoothly, and the film transport mechanism has been checked to minimize the common frame spacing issues. Please note that this listing is for the camera body and front cap only. It does not include a lens, viewfinder (waist-level finder or prism), or original case. It is an ideal replacement or upgrade body for anyone who already owns Pentacon Six mount lenses and finders.
Condition
The camera is in excellent cosmetic and fully operational condition. It has undergone a full professional preventative maintenance check. The shutter curtains are clean, wrinkle-free, and fire accurately at all speeds, including the slow speeds. The interior film chamber is very clean, and the pressure plate is smooth. Externally, the leatherette covering is entirely intact without peeling, and the metal components show only minimal signs of age and previous careful use. The focusing screen is clear and free of deep scratches.
Specifications
Brand: Pentacon
Model: Pentacon Six (P6)
Type: SLR Medium Format Film Camera
Film Type: 120 Roll Film
Frame Size: 6x6 cm
Lens Mount: Pentacon Six breech-lock mount
Shutter Type: Focal-plane cloth shutter
Shutter Speeds: 1s to 1/1000s, plus B
Country of Manufacture: Germany (GDR)
Included Items: Camera body, front mount cap