Ace Photo
Mamiya
Argus
Mamiya
Long Roll Twin Lens Camera Z ZIII View camera w/ Hard Shell Case. This massive, electronically-driven Camera Z ZIII camera was one of the last large format cameras used to take school photos before the transition to digital photography. It features a large, removable film magazine for 70mm film capable of holding more than 700 exposures before needing to reload, w/ red light counter push button 115V connector. I think this has a film load sensor inside, since when loaded, it beeps and runs the film roller. Does not come with original instruction manual, however it does include a CD which has a working copy of the manual. A very heavy metal construction camera with carrying handle on top. The viewfinder rotates out and swivels 360 degrees. Above it are push button controls for power, set, and trip w/ red LED indicators for power, D exposure, ID c. out, and ready. This has a large data card slot feature on top of the camera, used for identifying class, student name, grade, etc. This info would be optically photographed onto the negative for school photography. At left of the back is an on/off switch, DN toggle and female SCSI adaptor w/ 0-7 ID settings. Most later model Camera Z cameras can be fitted w/ digital backs; I believe Sony made one to fit later models. Both lenses are clear and do not look fogged, scratched, or musty. The 75-150mm f/4.5 lens reads "Japan, S/N 23207 Camera Z photo products, 1:4.5 f=75-150". The viewing lens is a Computer TV zoom lens. It comes with a black hard-shell carrying case (24" wide x 17" tall x 19" deep) with custom cut foam inserts in good condition. Also includes the power cable, trigger, some connector cables, and a cover plate for when the magazine is not being used. Rare; I can find very little information about the ZIII. However, the following was part of a discussion about the ZIII in an online camera forum: "...The lens is a very high quality 2X zoom that covers 6x6. The camera has a fixed shutter speed of 1/30th second and it will last a lifetime. It is possible to put a Mamiya or even a Hassy 6x4.5 120 or 220 film back on the back of the Camera z body. It will need some work to mount it though. I have not had the time to try it but it looks very feasible. It will become a very high quality studio portrait 645 camera. So what is the value of a volume 645 studio portrait camera that will last forever? The scanned image quality will be superior to digital images produced by a Canon 40D which I used for a few portrait projects lately so I know which produces better images." It is fairly clean as it has been stored in the case but shows some dust and could use a good detailing. Has a few scuffs and scratches from use. It powers up and beeps as it should when ready to load film. I do not have film for this camera; therefore I am selling it untested, as is, w/ free shipping in the continental US. Large camera weighs more than 50 lbs. when everything is loaded in case and will need to be shipped using FedEx ground service. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS, please! A welcome addition to any rare camera collection w/ a very nice carrying case.
