A rare Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera from the golden age of mechanical film cameras.
The Condor V2 is a beautifully unusual vintage rangefinder made by Sanyo Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. in Japan. It is one of those cameras you almost never see in the wild: part collector’s piece, part working photographic tool, part tiny mechanical relic from Japan’s post-war camera boom.
This camera features a fixed Super-Delta 45mm f/1.8 lens, giving a classic normal field of view for 35mm film photography. The fast f/1.8 aperture makes it more appealing than many slower rangefinders of the same era, and the 45mm focal length is a lovely everyday perspective for street photography, portraits, travel, documentary work, and slower, more intentional shooting.
The Condor V2 has a coupled rangefinder-style body, manual controls, a mechanical shutter, cold shoe, frame counter, rewind control, and classic silver-and-black metal construction. It has a beautifully vintage feel in the hand, with the kind of mechanical presence that modern cameras simply don’t bother trying to imitate.
This is not a common camera, and it is not a beginner point-and-shoot. It is best suited to someone who appreciates rare Japanese rangefinders, vintage mechanical cameras, and the slower ritual of shooting film with a unique piece of camera history.
A very special little thing. Not another Canonet. Not another Trip 35. This is the obscure shelf-goblin camera that makes collectors lean in and say, “wait, what is that?”
Features
Camera: Condor V2
Manufacturer: Sanyo Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd., Japan
Camera type: 35mm rangefinder-style film camera
Film type: 35mm film
Lens: Super-Delta 45mm f/1.8
Focus: Manual focus
Exposure: Manual exposure
Shutter: Mechanical leaf shutter
Viewfinder: Optical rangefinder/viewfinder-style system
Flash: Cold shoe / accessory shoe
Metering: No built-in light meter
Power: Fully mechanical, no battery required for basic operation
Body: Metal construction with silver and black finish
Best for: Collectors, vintage rangefinder enthusiasts, slow film photography, street, portraits, travel, display, and rare Japanese camera collections
Why you’ll love it
The Condor V2 is rare, unusual, and full of character. It belongs to the fascinating period when smaller Japanese manufacturers were building cameras inspired by the great rangefinder designs of the 1950s and 1960s.
Unlike more common vintage cameras, this one has real collector intrigue. The Condor name is not something you stumble across every day, and the V2 is one of the more obscure versions. Camera Collector notes that the Japanese Condor rangefinder line included the Condor, Condor IIIS, Condor V2, and the elusive Corvette, with the V2 marked “Condor V2” and “Sanyo Kogaku Kikai” on the front.
The camera also has a fast 45mm f/1.8 Super-Delta lens, making it more interesting as a shooter than many basic fixed-lens rangefinders. It’s the kind of camera that invites slower shooting: focus carefully, meter separately, set your exposure, and make each frame count.
This is a camera for someone who wants something with story, scarcity, and soul. A little chrome-and-glass mystery machine.
Notes
This is a vintage/pre-owned film camera, so cosmetic wear may be present. Please refer to the product photos for the exact condition of this camera.
This is a manual vintage camera with no built-in light meter. A handheld meter or phone light-meter app is recommended.
Camera has been recently CLA’d with the focus-patch recalibrated.
A rare Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera from the golden age of mechanical film cameras.
The Condor V2 is a beautifully unusual vintage rangefinder made by Sanyo Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. in Japan. It is one of those cameras you almost never see in the wild: part collector’s piece, part working photographic tool, part tiny mechanical relic from Japan’s post-war camera boom.
This camera features a fixed Super-Delta 45mm f/1.8 lens, giving a classic normal field of view for 35mm film photography. The fast f/1.8 aperture makes it more appealing than many slower rangefinders of the same era, and the 45mm focal length is a lovely everyday perspective for street photography, portraits, travel, documentary work, and slower, more intentional shooting.
The Condor V2 has a coupled rangefinder-style body, manual controls, a mechanical shutter, cold shoe, frame counter, rewind control, and classic silver-and-black metal construction. It has a beautifully vintage feel in the hand, with the kind of mechanical presence that modern cameras simply don’t bother trying to imitate.
This is not a common camera, and it is not a beginner point-and-shoot. It is best suited to someone who appreciates rare Japanese rangefinders, vintage mechanical cameras, and the slower ritual of shooting film with a unique piece of camera history.
A very special little thing. Not another Canonet. Not another Trip 35. This is the obscure shelf-goblin camera that makes collectors lean in and say, “wait, what is that?”
Features
Camera: Condor V2
Manufacturer: Sanyo Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd., Japan
Camera type: 35mm rangefinder-style film camera
Film type: 35mm film
Lens: Super-Delta 45mm f/1.8
Focus: Manual focus
Exposure: Manual exposure
Shutter: Mechanical leaf shutter
Viewfinder: Optical rangefinder/viewfinder-style system
Flash: Cold shoe / accessory shoe
Metering: No built-in light meter
Power: Fully mechanical, no battery required for basic operation
Body: Metal construction with silver and black finish
Best for: Collectors, vintage rangefinder enthusiasts, slow film photography, street, portraits, travel, display, and rare Japanese camera collections
Why you’ll love it
The Condor V2 is rare, unusual, and full of character. It belongs to the fascinating period when smaller Japanese manufacturers were building cameras inspired by the great rangefinder designs of the 1950s and 1960s.
Unlike more common vintage cameras, this one has real collector intrigue. The Condor name is not something you stumble across every day, and the V2 is one of the more obscure versions. Camera Collector notes that the Japanese Condor rangefinder line included the Condor, Condor IIIS, Condor V2, and the elusive Corvette, with the V2 marked “Condor V2” and “Sanyo Kogaku Kikai” on the front.
The camera also has a fast 45mm f/1.8 Super-Delta lens, making it more interesting as a shooter than many basic fixed-lens rangefinders. It’s the kind of camera that invites slower shooting: focus carefully, meter separately, set your exposure, and make each frame count.
This is a camera for someone who wants something with story, scarcity, and soul. A little chrome-and-glass mystery machine.
Notes
This is a vintage/pre-owned film camera, so cosmetic wear may be present. Please refer to the product photos for the exact condition of this camera.
This is a manual vintage camera with no built-in light meter. A handheld meter or phone light-meter app is recommended.
Camera has been recently CLA’d with the focus-patch recalibrated.
