{"title":"Email picks – used film","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"used-olympus-az-300-35mm-compact-camera","title":"Used Olympus AZ-300 35mm Compact Camera","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympus AZ-300 - heritage 35mm autofocus compact film camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this camera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Olympus AZ-300 is Olympus's mid-1980s\/90s 35mm compact autofocus camera - auto-exposure, auto-wind, auto-flash, fixed or zoom lens (variant-dependent). A consumer-grade point-and-shoot from the heyday of 35mm compact cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm compact autofocus camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm (135)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoom (variant-dependent - check specific unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutofocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive IR auto-focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlash\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 350g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 35mm (135) film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-lens design - not interchangeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heritage 35mm point-and-shoot - typical consumer compact from the era when 35mm film dominated amateur photography. Simple to use (fully automatic), bundled with a zoom lens, and a characterful film-camera alternative to modern digital for casual or artistic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs this worth shooting film with today?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor casual film-photography use, yes - it's simple, light, and produces characterful film images. Modern film-enthusiast favourites like the Olympus XA2, Yashica T4, and Contax T-series are more sought-after, but the AZ-300 is a more affordable alternative for casual film use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Olympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39366410797079,"sku":"11142","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/products\/P10100062.jpg?v=1629313017"},{"product_id":"used-zenit-em-moskva-80-helios-58mm-f2-35mm-slr-camera","title":"Used Zenit EM (Moskva - 80) + Helios 58mm f2 35mm SLR Camera","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA s Shown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenit EM (Moskva-80) + Helios 58mm f\/2 - Soviet-era 35mm SLR with cult-favourite swirly-bokeh lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this camera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zenit EM (Moskva-80) + Helios 58mm f\/2 is a 1980s Soviet-era 35mm SLR - all-mechanical, manual-focus, screw-mount (M42). Bundled with the famous Helios-44 58mm f\/2 lens, known for characterful bokeh (including the 'swirly' bokeh effect at wide apertures). A heritage Soviet camera with cult following.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm manual-focus SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm (135)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical focal-plane, 1\/500 to 1\/30s + Bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMetering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre-weighted (selenium-cell or no meter depending on variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight (body)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 800g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKit lens included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelios-44 58mm f\/2 (M42)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts M42 screw-mount lenses (the 'universal' mount used by many brands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelios-44 58mm works on any M42 body, and via adapters on most modern mirrorless cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 35mm (135) film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Soviet-era Zenit - all-mechanical, built like a tank, paired with the legendary Helios-44 58mm f\/2 lens. The Helios-44 is known for 'swirly bokeh' at f\/2 wide open, a characterful artifact of its optical formula that's highly prized in artistic portrait and nature work. M42 mount means you can use it on modern mirrorless cameras via adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's 'swirly bokeh'?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Helios-44 58mm f\/2's optical formula produces a characteristic spiraling\/swirling effect in out-of-focus backgrounds at wide apertures. Highly prized for portrait and artistic work where you want distinctive bokeh character. Can also be used on mirrorless digital cameras via M42 adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exakta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39418173390871,"sku":"10331","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/products\/P1010013_4a9fa462-3eeb-4b56-971a-7cbbc4effd9a.jpg?v=1634673574"},{"product_id":"used-pentax-smc-da-50mm-f-1-8-lens","title":"Used Pentax SMC DA 50mm f\/1.8 Autofocus Lens","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\/Rear Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentax SMC DA 50mm f\/1.8 - affordable Pentax K-mount autofocus standard prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pentax SMC DA 50mm f\/1.8 is Pentax's affordable autofocus standard prime for K-mount APS-C DSLRs - 50mm on APS-C gives a 75mm full-frame equivalent, ideal for portraits. SMC multi-coating, compact form, internal focus. A popular first prime for Pentax DSLR users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutofocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew-drive (body motor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum focus distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilter thread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic barrel, SMC multi-coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentax K-mount APS-C DSLRs - all bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentax K-mount full-frame (K-1, K-1 II) - works with slight corner fall-off at f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew-drive AF works on all Pentax DSLRs (all Pentax K-mount DSLRs have a body AF motor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA capable affordable Pentax prime - 50mm f\/1.8 in DA-designation means APS-C coverage (though it works on full-frame K-1\/K-1 II too, just reaches the edges slightly less). Light, compact, sharp. A popular first prime for Pentax users moving beyond kit zooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it autofocus on my Pentax K-70 \/ K-S2 \/ entry-level K-mount?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes - unlike Nikon's entry-level DSLRs, every Pentax K-mount DSLR has a built-in body AF motor, so screw-drive AF lenses like this 50mm f\/1.8 autofocus on all Pentax bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40568334843927,"sku":"10502","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/D6400C0E-D7EE-4A14-8D6A-E617150B2DF8_1_105_c.jpg?v=1683904778"},{"product_id":"used-nikon-f90-35mm-slr-camera","title":"Used Nikon F90x 35mm SLR Camera","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good (Slighly Sticky on one side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs Seen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikon F90X - mid-1990s enthusiast 35mm autofocus SLR, F-mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this camera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nikon F90X is Nikon's mid-1990s enthusiast 35mm SLR - matrix metering, eight-segment AF, motorised film advance. A capable Nikon F-mount film body that uses the same autofocus lenses as modern Nikon DSLRs (except AF-P, which may not work fully on film bodies).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm autofocus SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm (135)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShutter range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8000 to 30s + Bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMetering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrix + centre-weighted + spot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutofocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-point phase-detect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlash sync\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/250s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm advance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorised, up to 4.3 fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e755g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts Nikon F-mount lenses (AF-S, AF-D, AF\/AF-D, AI-S for manual focus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull AF on AF-S\/AF-D lenses; screw-drive AF works via in-body motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 35mm (135) film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA workhorse-era enthusiast Nikon film SLR - the F90X succeeded the F90 and is part of the lineage that led to the F5 and F6 professional bodies. Uses Nikon F-mount AF lenses - modern AF-S\/AF-D lenses work (AF-P may have limitations on film bodies). Great entry into serious 35mm film photography with Nikon lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill my current Nikon F-mount lenses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAF-S and AF-D\/AF lenses work fully. AF-P (the newer stepping-motor line) may have firmware issues on film bodies - some AF-P functions won't work. Manual-focus AI\/AI-S lenses work for metering. G-type (no aperture ring) lenses work with the F90X.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nikon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53470536139127,"sku":"11711","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/Bass_Bligh_39of136.png?v=1728487580"},{"product_id":"used-hasselblad-503cw-complete-kit","title":"Used Hasselblad 503CW Complete Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlease enquire for current condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlease enquire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hasselblad 503CW Complete Kit - medium-format 6x6 film SLR system (body + back + WLF + 80mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this camera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hasselblad 503CW Complete Kit is Hasselblad's legendary medium-format 6x6 film SLR system - the 500-series that Hasselblad made from 1957 to 2013 is one of the most celebrated cameras in photography. 'Complete Kit' typically includes the 503CW body, waist-level finder, A12 film back, and 80mm f\/2.8 Planar standard lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-format 6x6 film SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 (6x6 - 12 exposures per roll) with A12 back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf shutter in lens (sync at all speeds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMetering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone built-in (external meter or separate prism finder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight (body + WLF + back + lens)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1500-1700g total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 503CW body, WLF, A12 back, 80mm Planar CF\/CFi - check specific unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts Hasselblad V-system lenses (Carl Zeiss-made C, T*, CF, CFi, CFe, F, FE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts Hasselblad film backs (A12 for 12 6x6 exposures, A16 for 6x4.5, A24 for 24 6x6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts Hasselblad viewfinders (waist-level, NC-2 prism, PME metered prism)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 120 roll film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHasselblad's V-system - 500-series cameras have been used for everything from studio commercial work to Apollo moon landings. Modular system: bodies + lenses + film backs + finders all swap between V-system components. The 80mm f\/2.8 Planar CF\/CFi is the classic standard lens. A characterful, deliberate shooting tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's in the 'Complete Kit'?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTypically a 503CW body, waist-level finder (or sometimes NC-2 prism), A12 film back, and the 80mm f\/2.8 Zeiss Planar standard lens. This gives you everything needed to immediately shoot 120 film in 6x6 format. Verify the exact contents of this specific listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy is the Hasselblad V-system so celebrated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBulletproof modular design (swap bodies\/backs\/lenses\/finders), Zeiss-certified lens optics, leaf shutter in each lens allowing flash sync at any speed, and a half-century of commercial use. The 6x6 square format is distinctive and popular for portrait and artistic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hasselblad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506186936695,"sku":"11810","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/Simon_20of20.png?v=1731084479"},{"product_id":"cy-fit-yashica-135mm-f28-dsb","title":"Used Yashica 135mm f\/2.8 DSB Lens (C\/Y Fit)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens optics are clear from major dust, haze and fungus. Cosmetically excellent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yashica 135mm f\/2.8 DSB (C\/Y fit) - consumer-tier Contax\/Yashica short-telephoto prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yashica 135mm f\/2.8 DSB in C\/Y (Contax\/Yashica) fit is Yashica's consumer-tier short-telephoto prime - 135mm, f\/2.8, manual focus, Contax\/Yashica bayonet mount. A more affordable alternative to Zeiss C\/Y lenses from the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutofocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual focus only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum focus distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilter thread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 400g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContax C\/Y-mount film bodies (Contax RTS, 137 MA, 139 Quartz, 167 MT, Aria, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYashica FX-series C\/Y-mount film bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern mirrorless via C\/Y-to-[system] adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA consumer-tier Yashica C\/Y-mount telephoto prime - DSB designated Yashica's consumer line (below Yashica ML or Zeiss C\/Y). 135mm f\/2.8 is a classic short-telephoto portrait focal length. Fits Contax and Yashica C\/Y-mount film SLRs, and adapts to modern mirrorless via C\/Y adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does this compare to Zeiss C\/Y 135mm f\/2.8?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eZeiss C\/Y Sonnar 135mm f\/2.8 is optically superior - characterful Zeiss rendering, generally sharper. Yashica DSB is the affordable alternative - similar basic spec but the Zeiss has the optical magic. If budget allows, Zeiss; otherwise Yashica DSB is adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yashica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799134916983,"sku":"152141","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/Bass_Bligh-6_101of142.jpg?v=1734213061"},{"product_id":"leica-ltm-20cm-f45-telyt-w-tzfoo-viewfinder","title":"Used Leica LTM 20cm f\/4.5 Telyt w\/ TZFOO + Viewfinder","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens optics good for the age. Minor dust present. There a small spot on the rear element group coating where fungus as been removed but etched a mark.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear cap, hood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leica LTM 20cm f\/4.5 Telyt + TZFOO reflex housing - heritage Leica telephoto system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Leica 200mm f\/4.5 Telyt with TZFOO reflex housing + viewfinder is a vintage Leica telephoto lens system - the Telyt lens in Leica LTM (39mm screw) mount, combined with the TZFOO accessory (reflex housing that turns the viewfinder into a through-lens SLR-style composition tool). Heritage mid-century Leica telephoto system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Leica telephoto lens + reflex housing system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTZFOO (VISOFLEX) reflex housing + viewfinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 800-1000g for complete setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica LTM (M39 screw-mount) cameras (Leica III series, Leica Standard, and others)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica M-mount cameras via LTM-to-M adapter ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern mirrorless via LTM-to-[system] adapter (manual focus only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA characterful vintage Leica telephoto system - the Telyt 200mm f\/4.5 was designed for Leica's LTM screw-mount cameras (Leica III era), but the 200mm focal length is too long for accurate rangefinder focusing. The TZFOO (VISOFLEX precursor) is an accessory reflex housing that converts the Leica into a makeshift SLR for precise telephoto focusing. A collector-tier item for Leica enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the TZFOO?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTZFOO is the Leica-code name for an accessory reflex housing that attaches between the camera body and a telephoto lens, converting the rangefinder into a through-the-lens SLR for telephoto focus accuracy. A precursor to the later VISOFLEX. Collector-desirable Leica accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54808936481143,"sku":"170018","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/Bass_Bligh-6_65of142.jpg?v=1736334682"},{"product_id":"used-leica-24mm-f38-asph-elmar-m-black-11648-bright-line-finder","title":"Used Leica 24mm f\/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M Black [11648] \u0026 Bright-Line Finder","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCosmetically excellent with minimal signs of use. Optics have some minor dust. Light haze present behind the rear element. Focus and aperture are smooth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed, complete with caps, hood, lens case \u0026amp; Leica bright line finder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leica 24mm f\/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH + Bright-Line Finder - ultra-wide Leica M prime with external viewfinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Leica 24mm f\/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M (11648) + Bright-Line Finder is Leica's modern ultra-wide prime for Leica M-mount bodies - 24mm focal length, f\/3.8 aperture, aspherical lens elements for optical excellence. Includes the dedicated Leica 24mm bright-line external viewfinder for precise framing (the camera's rangefinder viewfinder isn't wide enough at 24mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutofocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual focus (rangefinder coupled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum focus distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.70m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilter thread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 260g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASPH (aspherical), all-metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeica 24mm Bright-Line Finder (external viewfinder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica M-mount film and digital bodies (M3 era through M11 \/ M-series mirrorless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern mirrorless (Sony E, Fuji X, MFT) via M-to-[system] adapter - manual focus only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Leica 24mm Elmar-M - the widest Elmar prime in the M lineup. Rangefinder cameras typically can't frame wider than 28mm in the built-in viewfinder, so an external bright-line finder (showing 24mm framing directly on the hot shoe) is essential. Together they make a complete wide-angle Leica M kit for landscape, architecture and environmental work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy does it come with an external viewfinder?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eLeica M rangefinders show framelines for 28mm to 135mm in the built-in viewfinder. For wider lenses like the 24mm, you mount an external bright-line finder on the hot shoe that shows you the 24mm frame. The main viewfinder stays for focusing (rangefinder patch); the external finder is for framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54823025705335,"sku":"158995","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/Bass-Bligh-6--57-of-142.jpg?v=1734449714"}],"url":"https:\/\/bassandbligh.com\/collections\/email-picks-used-film.oembed","provider":"Bass \u0026 Bligh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}