Yamato Pax Ruby

Yamato Pax Ruby

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Colour Luna 45mm f/2.8

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: B/1/10to 1/300 sec

Aperture: f/2.8 to f/16

Year: 1955 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 70-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Rangefinder works well.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some dust ingress. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Yamato Pax Ruby Manual