{"product_id":"ilford-advocate-series-ii-35mm-film-camera-dallmeyer-35mm-f3-5-lens-vgc","title":"Ilford Advocate Series II 35mm Film Camera Dallmeyer 35mm f3.5 Lens VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ilford Advocate Series II is a British-made 35mm scale-focus camera produced between 1953 and 1957. This version features the Wray 35mm f\/3.5 Lustrar lens, known for its crisp rendering and coated optics. Housed in a distinctive ivory enamelled aluminium body, the Series II added flash synchronisation and improved film handling over the original model. Designed for enthusiasts, it offers a charming blend of post-war engineering and Art Deco styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eCamera shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Shutter fires and speed varies appropriately. Lens optics are clean with no haze or fungus. Viewfinder is clear. Film advance and rewind mechanisms operate smoothly. Enamel finish well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlford Advocate Series II camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWray 35mm f\/3.5 Lustrar lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Series II Advocate is a rare and elegant example of British photographic design. The Wray lens variant is especially prized for its coated optics and UK heritage. With flash sync and auto-stop film advance, it was a practical yet stylish alternative to German and American contemporaries. Boxed examples with original documentation are increasingly scarce and highly desirable among collectors of British cameras and 1950s industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm scale-focus camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWray 35mm f\/3.5 Lustrar lens (coated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter speeds: 1\/25 to 1\/200 + Bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash synchronisation (Series II only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-stop film advance and double-exposure prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory enamelled die-cast aluminium body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased 1953–1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIlford Advocate Series II, Wray 35mm lens, British 35mm camera, vintage Ilford camera, Lustrar lens, scale focus camera, retro film camera UK, Ilford 1950s camera, classic British camera, coated lens vintage camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54345754935638,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP0807_76ca85d5-a1dd-4f53-8f5d-e86c8dd0d5b1.jpg?v=1782369845","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/ilford-advocate-series-ii-35mm-film-camera-dallmeyer-35mm-f3-5-lens-vgc","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}