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[Unknown]

I have a camera here which was given to me and don't know how to use it or what it even is. I'm wondering if anybody can help. I may just sell it if i can't do anything with it. I'm wondering if anybody can identify it for me please, or potentially tell me what it is worth please?

 

[Trever1t]

no idea but google The Kardon Camera; An American Tale | Shutterbug and it may be a rare camera?

Ya, seriously I'd look for a good place to send it for restoration.
Kardon Civilian 35mm Film Camera with Kodak Ektar 47mm F 2 0 No Reserve | eBay

 

[PWhite214]

I found several recommendations for:
YYeCAMERA
16 Fairview Road
Canton, MA 02021, U.S.A.
(781) 830-9141
wye7@yahoo.com

rangefinder forum, Kardon USA #806 - Rangefinderforum.com

Youxin Ye, Camera Repair - Rangefinderforum.com

 

[Unknown]

thank you for the help

 

[480sparky41 41]

no idea but google The Kardon Camera; An American Tale | Shutterbug and it may be a rare camera?

Ya, seriously I'd look for a good place to send it for restoration.
Kardon Civilian 35mm Film Camera with Kodak Ektar 47mm F 2 0 No Reserve | eBay

They can put a starting bid of $1,000,000 on it... that doesn't mean it's worth it.

SOLD listings are what you need to look at.

Kardon Civilian 35mm Film Camera with Kodak Ektar 47mm F 2 0 No Reserve | eBay

 

[greybeard35 8]

Looks definitely like an antique. As for using it to take pictures now, it would probably need some restoring as the shutter and aperture blades may not be in operating condition. From what I have read, they were made back in the 40's and early 50's.

"Produced by Premier Instrument Co. Copy of Leica IIIa.
Public version of military model which was provided for US Signal Corps in 1951 and 1954."


Here is one for sale on eBay. He is asking $1700 but who knows if that is the going price or not. RARE Kodak Kardon Civilian Leica Copy Ektar 47mm F 2 Number 1501 | eBay

Enjoy your camera.