VKMVL

23/05/2021

CAMERA FOR SALE (SOLD)
Zenit 12XP + Helios 58mm f2 lens
Price: RM 400
the 12xp model is the improvement to the TTL metering lenses (through the lens) made in the 80's. prior to that, theyve produced millions of consumer slrs that were well built and of decent quality. the 12xp is a fully mechanical camera that uses batteries for its led light metering. this model comes with a helios 58mm f2, known for its sweet swirly bokeh. the 58mm, a slightly unusual focal length is due to the russians belief that it has a closer field of view to the human eye rather than the more common 50mm lens. this is a simple slr with no complicated buttons getting in the way
condition: body in very good condition for its age. no major dings or scratches. lens is clear from visible haze or fungus
usability: winds and clicks smoothly. seem to fire well at all speeds. smooth aperture blades. self timer also works well. no batteries to test if the light meter works. but overall, can jump straight into action

21/06/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE
Yashica T3 Super (Boxed) + Case + Instruction Manual
Price: RM1200
if you ask me, this doesnt have the best of looks. so why is this point and shoot very sought after? if you are looking for top-of-the-line lens quality, look no further. this point and shoot comes with a fast, sharp, contrasty Carl Zeiss 35mm 2.8 lens with T* coating. the yashica T series are known for their collaboration with Carl Zeiss lenses and the t3 boasts the fastest of them all, with the others having a max apeture of 3.5. another great feature is the waist level viewfinder, perfect for discreet street shots. a simple point and shoot that packs a monstrous punch
condition: body is in excellent condition for its age. hardly any marks. very minor signs of age and use. lens is clear from visible haze or fungus
usability: tested with batteries and seem to be in very good working condition
*if the camera is not working as described, you are eligible for a full refund upon returning the camera within 2 weeks of purchase. terms and conditions applied.

19/06/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE:
Olympus AF 10 Super
Price: RM 300
Back in stock! relatively young + affordable, this point and shoot made in the early 90's has both looks and quality fitting of its range. as with a lot Olympus compact cameras in the film age, this one comes with a decent sharp olympus 35mm 3.5 lens. it is an upgrade on the previous af 10 model, which allows you to manually control the flash. auto focusing is from 0.7m - infinity and film speed ranges from iso 50 - 1600 (automatically set by the camera) a very simple automatic point + shoot camera that produces decent sharp images.
condition: lens is clear from visible haze or fungus. body in very good condition. minor signs of use.
usability: tested with batteries and a dummy film roll. all seem to function well and good.

*for first-time users, it is recommended to have a look at the camera manuals that you could find mostly for free online.

*if the camera is not working as described, you are eligible for a full refund upon returning the camera within 2 weeks of purchase. terms and conditions applied.

enjoy!

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Olympus AF 10 Super
Price: RM 300
Back in stock! relatively young + affordable, this point and shoot made in the early 90's has both looks and quality fitting of its range. as with a lot Olympus compact cameras in the film age, this one comes with a decent sharp olympus 35mm 3.5 lens. it is an upgrade on the previous af 10 model, which allows you to manually control the flash. auto focusing is from 0.7m - infinity and film speed ranges from iso 50 - 1600 (automatically set by the camera) a very simple automatic point + shoot camera that produces decent sharp images.
condition: lens is clear from visible haze or fungus. body in very good condition. minor signs of use.
usability: tested with batteries and a dummy film roll. all seem to function well and good.

*for first-time users, it is recommended to have a look at the camera manuals that you could find mostly for free online.

*if the camera is not working as described, you are eligible for a full refund upon returning the camera within 2 weeks of purchase. terms and conditions applied.

enjoy!

08/06/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE
Zenit TTL + Helios 58mm f2 + Camera Case
Price: RM 350
the zenit TTL was made in the late 70's and the first of its line to use a through-the-lens metering. before this, it uses the common selenium cell as was on the zenit E. zenit made more than a million copies as it was popular amongst people who wanted a reliable budget slr. it has a shutter speed up to 1/500 with B mode and can run totally independent of any batteries. a px625 battery replacement is needed to run the light meter but hearing aid batteries (suggested) or the lr44 battery could be used too. adapters are easily available if needed. this camera is a solid reliable SLR , great for beginners wanting to have a go at manual photography. comes with a great helios lens worthy to be used and kept for a long time
condition: body is in excellent condition for its age. does not look its age. looks to be very well taken care. lens is clear from visible haze or fungus
usability: shutter speed works at all speeds. smooth aperture blades. light meter responds to different settings when tested with an lr44 battery. seem to be in full working order.

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Zenit TTL + Helios 58mm f2 + Camera Case
Price: RM 350
the zenit TTL was made in the late 70's and the first of its line to use a through-the-lens metering. before this, it uses the common selenium cell as was on the zenit E. zenit made more than a million copies as it was popular amongst people who wanted a reliable budget slr. it has a shutter speed up to 1/500 with B mode and can run totally independent of any batteries. a px625 battery replacement is needed to run the light meter but hearing aid batteries (suggested) or the lr44 battery could be used too. adapters are easily available if needed. this camera is a solid reliable SLR , great for beginners wanting to have a go at manual photography. comes with a great helios lens worthy to be used and kept for a long time
condition: body is in excellent condition for its age. does not look its age. looks to be very well taken care. lens is clear from visible haze or fungus
usability: shutter speed works at all speeds. smooth aperture blades. light meter responds to different settings when tested with an lr44 battery. seem to be in full working order.

11/05/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Yashica 35 GSN + yashica lenses + yashica accessories
Price: RM 770
this rangefinder series made in 60' started as the first electronically controlled camera which was a huge deal back then. this one along with the gtn, is considered the most matured of the series. its a solid camera that feels sturdy in the hands. big but very well designed ergonomically. although it was designed for consumers, it packs a sharp fast 1.7 lens. very simple to operate too. runs on automatic aperture priority exposure except on B mode. in other words, pick you aperture, select your iso and the camera does the rest. the shutter runs from 1/500 to as long as 30 seconds! not bad for a consumer camera huh. it is no wonder it is considered to some as amongst the best for value film rangefinder you can get around
and what else? this one comes with a wide angle + tele screw on lens! also comes with a viewfinder adapter for the lenses, camera stick holder, instruction booklet and a case to hold everything in place. how often do you find a gsn with all these? a very decent package, ready for your adventures
condition: the body and lenses are in excellent condition in my opinion. lenses are clear of haze and fungus. the case is also in good condition
usbaility: winds and clicks nicely. tested with batteries. all functions seem to work great. a great piece of camera in very good condition

09/05/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE
Olympus LT Zoom 105
Price: RM400
this beauty of a retro-contemporary point and shoot was mad in the late 90's that has a leather + steel finishing wrapping the exterior body. the lens isn't a particularly fast one, an f4.5, but it compensates on superb image quality (zoom lenses tend to have lower f stops then prime ones for any camera). also comes with some cool features like spot metering and low-level flash. focusing is as close as 0.6cm - infinity with shutter speeds ranging from 4 seconds - 1/500. and like the mju series, this also comes with waterproofing which is pretty handy. very cool looking, and practical to carry around. a great companion for anywhere you go
condition: body in very good condition for its age. has signs of use as expected. but nothing major. the lens is also clear from visible haze or fungus
usability: shutter fires, flash fires too and winds well. zoom also works well. all other functions seem to be in working order too. in very good working condition.

07/05/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Nikon RF2
Price: RM250
condition: body in very good shape. very little marks of age. lens and viewfinder are clear of visible haze and fungus. clean interior too
usability: tested with batteries and a dummy film. shutter fires, the aperture opens up. flash fires upon low lighting. led indicator is still good. winds up good. self timer also works well. all seem to work absolutely fine
the Nikon rf2 is an all automatic point and shoot made in the late 80's. it is almost similar in function to the olympus af10 where they both have a max aperture of f3.5 with automatic iso, focusing, exposure and flash. this one has a lower but decent iso range, going up to 1000 ISO. it winds and rewinds automatically too. simple but pretty decent point and shoot that produces very good images
sample photos online: https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3330481-nikon-rf2/photos

07/05/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Olympus OM2N + Zuiko 50mm 1.8 + Original Olympus Case + Lens Cap
Price RM750
as some of you might have heard, the OM series rocked the photography world with the smallest and lightest slr of its time that did not lack top of the line features. the single-digit OM like the OM1, OM2 and so on was known to be the professional standards to their double-digit brothers. its an engineering marvel that combines beauty, ergonomics, sturdiness, and function. a joy to use. very much under-appreciated. i could write a longer description on just the cosmetics and make itself but ill try to keep it short
it comes with full manual mode with an added aperture priority operation on auto mode. for fine-tuning on auto mode, the camera includes exposure compensation dial position ideally on the top. it allows you to play around with different "optimum" outcomes intended for the photo
also comes with a bright viewfinder with shutter speed indicator or metering even in manual mode. usually, there are 3 main things that affect an outcome of a photo. quality of lens, type of film used, and quality of metering on the camera (if on auto mode) . olympus has made these cameras an innovation whereby reading takes directly off the film. read more about it if you want to know more. it is said that other manufacturers eventually use this system. even if this is not your type, it is hard not to appreciate the marvel in form + function of this camera.
now some technicals, shutter speed runs up to 1/1000 and on auto mode, it is said to be able to go as long as 60 seconds. uses easy to get LR44 batteries for it to run
condition: body and lens in very good condition. only slight signs of age. the lens is clear from visible haze or fungus. the lens has been tested on an m4/3 camera and works absolutely fine
usability: winds and clicks nicely and all speeds. smooth blades. self-timer also works. the indicator in viewfinder works fine too. everything seems to work as it should.

06/05/2020

VKMVL's film photography + film cameras for sale
Some of you may be newer than others to film photography. It could be a little intimidating in buying yourself a camera that's mostly more than 20 years old. and very frustrating if it turns out less than expected
As more of a hobbyist rather than an expert, I try to describe as close as I can to what the product actually is. Hence to your benefit, all working cameras include 2 weeks refundable return if it is not functioning as described (T&C applied). or if there are any other concerns, let me know
Thanks for browsing and dropping by. Always open to your thoughts and ideas. Hope you enjoy the content!

06/05/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Olympus AF 1 + Original Olympus Case
Price: RM290
step forward another of Olympus's innovation, the AF 1. made in the mid 80's, this is the world's first weatherproof compact camera that paved the way for the famous olympus mju series. it comes with a decent sharp 2.8 lens and a dx coded iso reader of up to 3200. other features include an automatic shutter range from 1/30 to 1/750, a focus distance from 0.75 - infinity, a built-in automatic flash and a focus lock button. an orange LED indicator lights on in the viewfinder, in low lighting and autoflash is activated. this camera uses one CRP2 battery that could be easily bought online. very nicely designed and has a solid feel to it
condition: body in excellent condition. only very minor signs of age. the lens is good but has minor fungus-like marks. hence the lowered price.
usability: winds and clicks nicely. smooth blades and functioning auto flash. tested with batteries and a dummy film. seem to be in excellent working condition

28/04/2020

CAMERA FOR SALE: (SOLD)
Olympus XA + A11 Flash
Price: RM730
this camera made in the late 70's is one of another Maitani's triumph in great design and functionality. it is one of the smallest rangefinders that comes with a cool sharp zuiko 35mm 2.8 lens. very much praised and lauded by the masses and even profesional users alike. for him, it is not just another camera. its an inovation. it was unlike any camera when it first came out. it runs on aperture priority mode, an iso of up to 800 and an automatic shutter from 1/500 - to as long as 10 seconds
the thing with hyping things up is that usually, we are only preparing it for a big fall. of course no camera is perfect. but according to one of the reviewers who had tested multiple popular cameras, this one deserve the praise. and that it is even better than that. a beautiful piece of history yet again, another triumph by olympus
condition: body in very good condition for its age. minor signs of use. lens is clean from visible haze or fungus
usability: tested with batteries at different light settings. shutter fires at different speeds and aperture blades are smooth. focusing seems to be right, battery check works fine as well as the A11 flash. seem to be in good working condition.