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Olympus OM-2 + 28mm 3.5
$300.00

Condition: Very good

The Olympus OM-2 is a compact professional 35mm manual-focus SLR introduced in 1975 and celebrated for pioneering Off-the-Film (OTF) TTL auto exposure metering. Combining aperture-priority automatic exposure with full manual control, the OM-2 delivers remarkably accurate exposures in changing lighting conditions. Its lightweight body, bright viewfinder, and compatibility with the renowned Olympus Zuiko OM lens system have made it a favorite among film photographers for decades.

Camera Type: 35mm Manual Focus SLR
Film Format: 35mm (135)
Lens Mount: Olympus OM Mount
Lens Compatibility: Olympus Zuiko OM System Lenses
Focus: Manual Focus
Exposure Modes: Manual, Aperture Priority Auto
Metering: TTL Center-Weighted with Off-the-Film (OTF) TTL Auto Metering
Shutter: Electronically Controlled Horizontal Cloth Focal-Plane
Shutter Speeds: 1 sec – 1/1000 sec, Bulb (Auto exposures up to approximately 120 seconds)
Flash Sync: 1/60 sec
Viewfinder: Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism, 97% Coverage
Film Advance: Manual Lever Advance
Film Rewind: Manual Crank
Battery: 2× SR44 or LR44 Batteries
Dimensions: 136 × 83 × 50 mm (5.4 × 3.3 × 2.0 in)
Weight: 520 g (18.3 oz) Body Only
Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4”-20 Thread
Made In: Japan
Year Introduced: 1975

Polaroid Big Shot
$275.00

Condition: Very good. Shutter fires, glass is clean.

The Polaroid Big Shot is a fixed-focus instant camera introduced in 1971 and made famous by artist Andy Warhol for his portrait photography. Designed specifically for close-up portraits, it features a simple, fixed-focus design, manual exposure controls, and originally used Polaroid peel-apart pack film. Today, most examples require modification to use modern instant film.

  • Camera Type: Instant portrait camera

  • Film Type (Original): Polaroid Type 108, 107, and other 100-series peel-apart pack films (discontinued)

  • Image Size: Approx. 3.25 × 4.25 in (8.3 × 10.8 cm)

  • Lens: 220mm single-element plastic lens

  • Maximum Aperture: f/29

  • Focus Type: Fixed focus

  • Focus Distance: Approximately 1.04 m (3.5 ft)

  • Viewfinder: Optical direct viewfinder with portrait framing guides

  • Shutter Speed: Approximately 1/125 sec

  • Exposure Control: Manual aperture selector for flash or ambient light

  • Flash: Uses disposable Flashbars (10 flashes per bar)

  • Flash Sync: Built-in Flashbar system

  • Film Advance: Manual (pack film)

  • Power Source: None for camera operation (mechanical shutter); Flashbar provides its own power

  • Body Material: Molded plastic

  • Dimensions: Approx. 300 × 150 × 100 mm (11.8 × 5.9 × 3.9 in)

  • Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

  • Color: Black

  • Release Date: 1971

  • Production Years: 1971–1973 (approx.)

Rollei 35 SE
$329.00

Condition: Very good. Light meter does not work.

  • Camera Type: 35mm compact rangefinder-style viewfinder camera (scale focus)

  • Release Year: 1979

  • Production Period: 1979–1981

  • Lens: Carl Zeiss Sonnar 40mm f/2.8 (HFT multi-coated, collapsible)

  • Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups

  • Focus System: Manual scale focus

  • Focus Range: 0.9 m (3 ft) to infinity

  • Viewfinder: Bright optical viewfinder with LED exposure indicators

  • Shutter: Compur leaf shutter

  • Shutter Speeds: 1/2 sec – 1/500 sec + Bulb (B)

  • Aperture Range: f/2.8–f/22

  • Exposure Control: Manual exposure with LED meter guidance

  • Metering: Through-lens-equivalent CdS metering with three-LED viewfinder display

  • Film Format: 35mm (135)

  • Frame Size: 24 × 36 mm

  • ISO Range: 25–1600 (ASA)

  • Film Advance: Manual lever advance

  • Film Rewind: Manual rewind

  • Flash Sync: X-sync via hot shoe

  • Filter Thread: 30.5mm

  • Power Source: 6V PX27 battery (modern 4LR44 replacement compatible)

  • Dimensions: 97 × 60 × 32 mm (3.8 × 2.4 × 1.3 in)

  • Weight: Approximately 335 g (11.8 oz)

  • Available Finishes: Black, Chrome, or Aluminum

The Rollei 35 SE is one of the finest compact 35mm film cameras ever produced, combining exceptional German engineering with a remarkably small form factor. Its collapsible Carl Zeiss Sonnar 40mm f/2.8 lens delivers outstanding sharpness and contrast, while the manual controls and LED-assisted light meter provide a rewarding shooting experience. Despite its pocket-sized design, the Rollei 35 SE offers professional-level image quality, making it a favorite among street photographers, travelers, and collectors alike.

Nikon FG + 28mm 2.8
$149.00

Condition: Good

The Nikon FG, a compact and versatile 35mm SLR that combines classic manual-focus photography with convenient automatic exposure modes. Featuring Program, aperture-priority, and full manual control, the FG is approachable for beginners while still offering the flexibility experienced photographers appreciate. Its lightweight body, TTL center-weighted metering, TTL flash compatibility, and support for Nikon AI, AI-S, and Series E lenses make it a dependable choice for portraits, travel, street photography, and everyday film shooting.

Nikon FG technical specs

  • Type: 35mm manual-focus SLR

  • Lens mount: Nikon F mount

  • Compatible lenses: Nikon AI, AI-S and Series E lenses

  • Exposure modes: Program, aperture-priority automatic and full manual

  • Metering: TTL center-weighted metering

  • Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

  • Shutter speeds: 1 second to 1/1000 second, plus Bulb

  • Mechanical backup speed: 1/90 second

  • Flash sync: 1/90 second

  • ISO range: ISO 12–3200

  • Exposure compensation: ±2 stops

  • Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with LED shutter-speed display

  • Focusing screen: Split-image rangefinder with microprism collar

  • Film advance: Manual lever

  • Motor-drive compatibility: Nikon MD-14, up to approximately 3.2 fps

  • Film rewind: Manual crank

  • Self-timer: Mechanical

  • Flash: Hot shoe with TTL flash support using compatible Nikon Speedlights

  • Battery: Two LR44/SR44 cells or one CR-1/3N lithium battery

  • Dimensions: Approximately 136 × 87.5 × 54 mm

  • Weight: Approximately 490 g without lens

  • Introduced: 1982