Description The 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.
Condition Overall Condition: Very Good Camera 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.
Included
Ilford Advocate Series II camera body
Wray 35mm f/3.5 Lustrar lens
Collectors Notes The 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.
Key Features
35mm scale-focus camera
Wray 35mm f/3.5 Lustrar lens (coated)
Shutter speeds: 1/25 to 1/200 + Bulb
Flash synchronisation (Series II only)
Auto-stop film advance and double-exposure prevention
Ivory enamelled die-cast aluminium body
Made in England
Released 1953–1957
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