Fuji Kogaku (Semi) LYRA 120 folder 75mm f/4.5 Terionar & Case – 1936

• Fascinating old Fuji-Kogaku Japanese folder, dating from 1936-’40
• Though called the Lyra, this is referred to as a ‘Semi-Lyra’ by McKeown
  (& others?) as it uses the 6×4.5 format for 16-on picture making
• According to Sylvain Halgand, this is the first / original version from 1936,
  as he shows a 2nd version (from ’37 onwards) with revised shutter button placement &etc.
• Comes with vintage leather case which likely was not made by Fuji (no marking on it)
• Exterior cosmetics are poor, rust is evident on some panels, external leatherette
  panels are incomplete (in parts)
• Mechanically, this is isn’t too bad! Front opens readily, shutter cocks and fires at
  all speeds. Wind on is smooth, rear opens readily. Aperture closes down smoothly,
  to f/32. Bellows look a little creased but no obvious holes or repairs
• Picco shutter (not noted elsewhere), 3 speeds: 1/25, 1/50, 1/100th sec. B & T
• Optically, the lens looks in good, not immaculate, order. External surfaces are
  clean and scratch free, internally there is some dust (potential fungus though
  I don’t think so) but it should be easily cleanable, presumably this is a triplet
  with front focusing cell
• The viewfinder glass is clear and not marked
• There is no electronic flash circuit
• Comes with leather case as shown and old film, exposed
  Ilford FP3, unprocessed!
• Free UK postage

In stock at Real Camera Liverpool

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CONDITION
Cosmetic – 6
Mechanical – 10
Optical – 8 (dusty / fungus?)
Electronic – n/a

MJK