The price for the body and lens combination is $20. I won't sell the body separately from the lens. This price is firm and non-negotiable. Please don't ask for a discount or make an offer. The $20 price is relatively low due to a number of small issues (see below).
For sale is a Nikon brand 35mm Film Camera System for sale. The camera body takes standard 35mm film cartridges. This is NOT a modern digital camera. It's a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera system with a camera body that accepts a multitude of compatible inter-changeable camera lenses. As with all SLR cameras, this has a mirror and pentaprism that allows you to view the image through the viewfinder.
As part of the purchase, you'll get a Nikon brand, model F camera body. This particular camera body model was manufactured in Japan between 1959 and 1973. This was Nikon's very first SRL camera body and it was state of the art at the time of launching. In line with the time, this is a completely manual camera body, where you configure the aperture and shutter speed. This is NOT a point-and-shoot camera, where the camera sets the aperture and shutter speed setting for you.
As part of the purchase, you'll get one (1) compatible F-mount camera lens. Specifically, you'll get a Nikon brand, Nikkor series, 50mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f1.4. This is a first generation lens. This particular lens was manufactured in Japan between 1962 and 1972. This is a completely manual lens, where you set the focus. This is NOT an autofocus lens.
The system is in excellent functional condition. It works perfectly to take images on 35mm film. The film cartridge rollers and dials work great. The shutter speed dial and shutter button on the body and aperture control dial on the lens work without problems. There are no problems with any of the internal or external glass elements in the lens. The internal glass elements within the lens move perfectly when manual focusing.
But there are three (3) small challenges with the system as follows:
Challenge #1: A tiny metal bracket within the removable pentaprism viewfinder at the top of the body has been dislodged. This does not seem to affect the functionality of the pentaprism itself, but there are time when the dislodged metal bracket blocks a tiny portion of the viewfinder. You simply move the camera body and the metal bracket moves away from visible portions of the viewfinder, solving the problem. Also, there seems to have a lot of dust with the viewfinder. The dust is annoying, but it does not harm the ability of the camera to take images on film. In the worst case, you can simply remove the entire pentaprism viewfinder and view images on the mirror itself. But this requires you to look down unto the mirror.
Challenge #2: The rotating manual focus dial on the lens barrel seems to be sticky. There are times when the focus dial rotates smoothly and without problems. But about 25% of the times, the dial seems to rotate less smoothly. You must slightly pull the focus dial and then rotate it. Most likely, the lens focus dial probably requires some internal lubricant gel to facilitate smooth rotation. According to YouTube videos, this is a simple fix.
Challenge #3: The locking dial at the bottom of the camera body that opens up the film cartridge space is a bit sticky. You must exert a lot of rotational energy to the dial to get it to move. I used a tiny metal rod to assist with moving the dial.
Please note that you're only purchasing the camera body, the camera lens, and the original form-fitting leather carry case. No 35mm film cartridges or camera accessories are included in the purchase.
You can pick up from my house near the San Jose Airport. Or I would be happy to deliver it to you, if I happen to travel out in your direction.
I prefer that you reach out via text message. Sending an initial email message is OK. But arranging pickup solely using email is not a feasible option for me. Eventually, you'll have to text me to arrange a specific pickup or delivery time. Thanks.