Kowa Six 6x6 Medium Format Camera + 85mm f2.8 Lens Boxed with Instructions

Description
The Kowa Six is a 6x6 medium format SLR camera introduced in 1968, designed for professional and enthusiast photographers seeking high-quality square-format images on 120 film. This model features a leaf shutter system and interchangeable lenses, with the included Kowa 85mm f/2.8 offering excellent sharpness and smooth rendering. Built in Japan, the Kowa Six was developed to compete with contemporaries like the Hasselblad 500C and Bronica S2, offering robust construction and intuitive handling.

Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good
Camera shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Shutter fires accurately across speeds. Viewfinder is bright and focusing screen is clear. Lens optics are clean with no haze or fungus. Film advance and mirror mechanisms operate smoothly.

Included

• Kowa Six camera body
• Kowa 85mm f/2.8 lens
• Original printed instructions
• Original retail box 
• Waist-level finder
• lens caps

Collectors Notes
The Kowa Six is a distinctive entry in the medium format SLR market, known for its quiet leaf shutter and modular system. The 85mm f/2.8 lens is a standout for portrait and general use, offering a natural perspective and pleasing bokeh. Boxed examples with original documentation are increasingly rare, making this a desirable piece for collectors of Japanese medium format gear. Its square format and mechanical reliability make it ideal for both display and shooting.

Key Features

• 6x6 medium format SLR using 120 film
• Leaf shutter system (in-lens)
• Interchangeable lenses and finders
• Kowa 85mm f/2.8 lens included
• Waist-level finder with ground glass focusing
• Released circa 1968

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