{"product_id":"samoca-35","title":"Samoca 35","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSamoca 35 - Good Condition | Rare Japanese Rangefinder Heritage with Ezumar Optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_fbe9d48053338f80-226\"\u003eThe Samoca 35 (S\/N: 591071) is a charming and distinctive 35mm rangefinder camera produced by the Samoca Camera Co. in Tokyo during the 1950s. Known for its compact, \"boxy\" all-metal construction and unique vertical-wheel focusing system, the Samoca 35 offers a tactile and mechanical shooting experience that stands out from more conventional cameras of the era. \u003cspan class=\"citation-356 citation-end-356\"\u003eThis unit is equipped with the Ezumar Anastigmat 50mm f\/3.5 taking lens, a specialized three-element optic that provides a classic vintage rendering with soft, glowing highlights and a sharp center.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Perfectly suited for street photography and collectors of mid-century Japanese design, the Samoca 35 is a testament to the creative engineering of Japan’s golden age of film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_fbe9d48053338f80-227\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-355 citation-end-355\"\u003eSharp Ezumar Anastigmat 50mm f\/3.5 lens for classic vintage character\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eIntegrated rangefinder for precise manual focusing through the viewfinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eUnique top-mounted vertical wheel for intuitive focus adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eRobust all-metal body with a compact, pocketable form factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_fbe9d48053338f80-228\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-354 citation-end-354\"\u003eFully mechanical operation requiring no batteries for any function\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eSpecialized Samoca shutter offering a range of manual speeds up to 1\/100s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eCamera Type: 35mm Rangefinder Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (Standard 135 roll)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_fbe9d48053338f80-229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-353 citation-end-353\"\u003eLens: Ezumar Anastigmat 50mm f\/3.5\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_fbe9d48053338f80-230\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-352 citation-end-352\"\u003eShutter Speeds: 1\/25s to 1\/100s + Bulb\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eCategory: Cameras ▸ 35mm Rangefinder Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003eBattery Type: No Battery Required (Fully Mechanical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Samoca 35 (S\/N: 591071) is one of those 'hidden gems' of Japanese camera history. While Leica and Nikon were focusing on professional systems, Samoca created these wonderfully quirky, high-quality cameras for the everyday enthusiast. What makes this specific unit so enjoyable is the focusing wheel—once you get used to it, it’s remarkably fast for street shooting. The Ezumar lens has a very specific 'anastigmat' look; it’s not clinically perfect like a modern lens, but it has a wonderful micro-contrast that makes black-and-white film look incredible. It’s a sturdy, mechanical jewel that feels more like a precision instrument than a simple camera.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. The camera body (S\/N: 591071) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear on the metal edges and leatherette consistent with its vintage age. The Ezumar 50mm lens is clear, free from fungus or significant haze. The rangefinder is aligned and the vertical focus wheel operates smoothly. The shutter has been tested and fires accurately across all speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eSamoca 35 Rangefinder Camera (S\/N: 591071)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Samoca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53902741602644,"sku":"A73W4368IP","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_2972_600e7f1d-d5fa-4a87-b025-963aa4ea541a.jpg?v=1773069350","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/it\/products\/samoca-35","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}