Vintage circa-1952 Pax 35 compact 35mm rangefinder film camera, manufactured in Japan by Yamato. Camera is equipped with a Luminor Anastigmat 45mm f/3.5 lens, numbered 7593, and includes the fitted brown leather carrying case shown.
Camera body is numbered 9232. The back opens properly, and the interior film compartment and take-up spool are present. Controls, lens markings, viewfinder windows, and rangefinder window are intact.
This camera shows noticeable age-related cosmetic wear, including surface oxidation, discoloration, scratches, finish wear, and wear around the body covering. The lens glass has visible dust, haze, spotting, or other age-related imperfections. The leather case has scuffs, discoloration, edge wear, cracking, and general deterioration from age.
The camera has not been tested with film, and shutter speeds, aperture accuracy, focusing, rangefinder alignment, and overall photographic operation are not guaranteed. It is being sold as an untested vintage collectible that may require cleaning or servicing before use.
Please examine all photographs carefully. You will receive the exact camera and leather case pictured. No film, lens cap, manual, box, or additional accessories are included.