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[MINT IN BOX] Widelux F7 35mm Ultra Wide Angle Panoramic Camera w/ Set FILTERS

$ 738.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Series: Widwelux Panon F7
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Focus Type: Manual
  • Model: F7
  • Format: 35 mm
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Color: Black and Silver
  • Brand: Widelux
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Features: 140 Degree Pivoting Lens
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Near mint condition with rare scuff and scratch. Beaurtiful retained gold lettering with minimal wear on serial number. There is no haze, scratches or fungus to the lens or viewfinder.
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Type: Panoramic

    Description

    The
    Widelux F7 was made from 1979 until 1988 and is a highly sought after, collectable camera.  This is a wonderful example in pristine working condition in the original box with documentation.  There are some signs of use with a few scuffs and mild scratches, but overall this is a very clean example.    I purchased this new in 1982, and it was used less than 10 times.  The imaging is obtained by a 140 degree pivoting lens (126 degrees horizontal) with a set focus 5 ft to infinity and three shutter speeds, 1/15, 1/125 and 1/250 of a second.  The film back has routes the film in a mirror curve of the lens so the lens angle on the film remains the same throughout the lens rotation.  Thus
    images are proportional without the edge distortion of fixed wide-angle cameras.  Box contains manual and warrenty card.
    Bundled Items:  Set also includes
    a rare set of Widelux Filters in a hard leather case in perfect condition, containing UV (Ultraviolet), W2, G4, Y2 (Yellow), YA2 (Orange), ND (Neutral Density).
    If you can find the filters, they usually sell for over 0 alone.
    Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges is a long time photographer and expert in the Widelux.  He has been using the Widelux to document behind-the-scenes photos of his movie sets for decades, and has published several books of his panoramic Widelux images.  His website is a great resource on tips and advice on Widelux use, with a wonderful must-read monograph by John Stamets.  Widelux owners are encouraged to read Stamets' well written article at
    https://jeffbridges.com/tips_on_widelux
    .
    It will be hard to find a cleaner camera of this rare and highly desirable panoramic gem.  Ships from the US.
    Please refer to the pictures for more details, and don't hesitate to ask any questions.
    DON'T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY.