{"product_id":"wrayflex-1-35mm-british-slr-with-case","title":"Wrayflex Ia 35mm British SLR Camera 1950s Rare Reflex Design Collectible - 2590","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wrayflex Ia is a rare British-made 35mm SLR camera from the early 1950s, featuring a unique mirror-based reflex system and 24×36mm format. It’s a prized collector’s item with distinctive engineering and historical significance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wrayflex Ia is a historically significant 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Wray Optical Works Ltd. in Bromley, England between 1953 and 1958. Unlike conventional SLRs, it uses a dual-mirror system instead of a pentaprism to reflect the image into the viewfinder, resulting in a laterally reversed image. This model offers the standard 24×36mm frame size and accepts screw-mount lenses. With its compact form and mechanical precision, the Wrayflex Ia is a unique piece of British photographic engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eLight cosmetic wear consistent with age. Shutter fires across all speeds. Reflex system functional. Film transport smooth. Viewfinder clear with central magnifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrayflex Ia camera body\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal leatherette case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrayflex book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wrayflex series represents the only British-made 35mm SLR cameras, with the Ia being the second model. It improved upon the original Wrayflex I by adopting the standard 24×36mm frame size. The camera’s distinctive mirror reflex system and low-profile design set it apart from contemporaries. With fewer than 2,000 units believed to have been produced, the Wrayflex Ia is highly sought after by collectors of British photographic history and rare mechanical designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm film format (24×36mm frame size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mirror reflex viewing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround glass focusing screen with central magnifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal plane shutter (1\/2 to 1\/1000 sec + B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew-mount lens system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual film advance with auto-stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash synchronisation for bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Bromley, England (1953–1958)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrayflex Ia camera, British SLR camera, vintage Wrayflex, 35mm reflex camera, rare UK camera, Wray Unilite lens, Wrayflex for sale UK, collectible British camera, 1950s SLR camera, Wrayflex Ia 35mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50296124539222,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP6596_4f550c71-14d4-452e-9bae-8e81331c2aa4.jpg?v=1762020561","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/wrayflex-1-35mm-british-slr-with-case","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}