{"product_id":"kowa-model-e-slr-with-50mm-f-2-lens-shutter-working-meter-not-working","title":"Kowa Model E SLR with 50mm f\/2 Lens Shutter Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a Kowa Model E 35mm SLR camera fitted with the Kowa 50mm f\/2 standard lens. The Model E is part of Kowa’s distinctive leaf‑shutter SLR line, known for its quiet operation, solid construction, and bright viewfinder. This example has been checked and is offered with a noted metering fault, making it suitable for users comfortable with manual exposure or collectors of classic Kowa equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Good\u003cbr\u003eThe camera shows light to moderate cosmetic wear consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshutter is working\u003c\/strong\u003e and fires reliably across the speed range.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emeter is not working\u003c\/strong\u003e and will require repair if metered operation is desired.\u003cbr\u003eThe 50mm f\/2 lens focuses smoothly, the aperture operates correctly, and the glass presents well with age‑appropriate signs typical of vintage optics. The film advance and rewind operate as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa Model E camera body\u003cbr\u003eKowa 50mm f\/2 lens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLens Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa 50mm f\/2\u003cbr\u003eBright standard lens for the Kowa leaf‑shutter SLR system\u003cbr\u003eSmooth manual focus\u003cbr\u003ef\/2–f\/16 aperture range\u003cbr\u003eClassic Kowa rendering with good contrast\u003cbr\u003eSolid metal construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa’s leaf‑shutter SLRs occupy a unique place in 35mm camera history, offering quiet shutter operation and distinctive engineering. The Model E is a desirable example, especially when paired with the fast 50mm f\/2 lens. Cameras with non‑working meters remain popular among collectors and users who prefer manual exposure, as the shutter mechanism is independent of the metering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm leaf‑shutter SLR\u003cbr\u003eKowa 50mm f\/2 standard lens\u003cbr\u003eShutter working\u003cbr\u003eMeter not working\u003cbr\u003eBright viewfinder\u003cbr\u003eSolid mid‑century construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa Model E\u003cbr\u003eKowa 50mm f\/2\u003cbr\u003eVintage Kowa SLR\u003cbr\u003eLeaf‑shutter SLR\u003cbr\u003eKowa film camera\u003cbr\u003eModel E SLR UK\u003cbr\u003eVintage camera for sale\u003cbr\u003eKowa 35mm camera\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52937855271254,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP3212_02c1716c-4822-424c-8c76-7258ee723215.jpg?v=1774460800","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kowa-model-e-slr-with-50mm-f-2-lens-shutter-working-meter-not-working","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}