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I got a Bronica SQ-A with 2 lenses (150mm & 250mm) and two viewfinders (AE Prism Finder S and MF Finder S) for around 389 USD off Japanese yahoo auctions.
The seller had given the condition a D ranking which seemed to imply it was just barely usable. When i got it there was dust and smudges on the two lenses which was easily cleaned with a microfibre cloth and they now look like new. The protective glass on the MF Finder S was also dirty but after opening it up i was able to get it back to perfect condition. I guess i’m just very surprised the seller didn’t even bother to clean it before selling. The AE Finder S seems to work perfectly except that it has had another diopter installed making it blurry and unusable for me as someone who doesn’t wear glasses. The light meter in the MF Finder S doesn’t work and shows a constant overexposure. This was slightly disappointing but not a huge deal since I will use an external meter anyway.
All in all, I felt this was a pretty good deal considering some of the components on this camera now sell for $150 alone. Anyone else have experience buying from yahoo auctions? Seems like the sellers are way more honest since it’s aimed at the japanese market only.
Pic is from the first test roll (Fuji Pro 160NS (RIP))
