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Item condition | Box cameras

Film cameras
Folding cameras
Medium format
Plate cameras
Point & Shoot
Instant photo
SLR
Viewfinder cameras
TLR

What we test:

Kamera Planet

Film transport / frame counter window

Image counting window available/coverable, transport controllable via image numbers.

Viewfinder/Viewfinder image

  • Visibilty clear, no heavy soiling
  • No haze

Film transport (winding)

The transport knob works smoothly, the film is wound up securely.

Shutter release mechanism

The trigger fires cleanly and resets.

Front lens/glas

Check for scratches, haze, and fungal growth

Locking function

All times run through smoothly – not tested for absolute accuracy.

+ Light meter, if available

What we do not test:

  • Light seals (unless obviously damaged)
  • Accuracy of the exposure meter (if present)
  • Self-timer function

Item condition | Overview

GOOD

GOOD

Fully functional

Light to normal signs of use may be present. These do not affect functionality.

ACCEPTABLE

ACCEPTABLE

Functional

Visible signs of use or slight play in the mechanism may be present.

PARTIALLY DEFECTIVE

PARTIALLY DEFECTIVE

Basic functions operational

Usable, but with a defective light meter or flash, depending on the type of camera.

FUNGUS

FUNGUS

Suitable for collectors or repair enthusiasts

Fungus is present in the lens system and may affect image quality. The mechanism is intact.

DEFECTIVE APERTURE

DEFECTIVE APERTURE

Limited functionality

The aperture mechanism is faulty or blocked. All other functions are intact.

DEFECTIVE

DEFECTIVE

Not functional

Suitable for spare parts or decorative purposes. May have technical faults, fungus, haze, scratches or a combination of these issues.