Original Sears T.L.S 35mm Film Camera With 28mm f/2.8 M42 Lens

Experience the nostalgia of classic photography with this vintage Sears TLS 35mm SLR camera, originally produced circa 1967 by Ricoh Co., Ltd. Japan. This camera is a rebadging of the renowned Ricoh Singlex TLS, featuring a distinctive Sears nameplate on the pentaprism and T•L•S designation with red dots.

Key Features:

• Film type: 135 (35mm)
• Picture size: 24 x 36mm
• Weight: 26.4oz (748.4g) body only; with Lens 34.0oz (956g)
• Lens: M42 screw-mount Auto Sears Model 202 28mm f/2.8 (filter size: 52mm)
• Shutter: Copal metal square, speeds B-1000 (sync at 1/125)
• Viewfinder: SLR (fresnel, microprism)
• Exposure meter: (Currently Non-fucnctional) CdS with match needle, stop-down metering, on-off switch, ASA settings 25-1600
• Battery Type: 675 1.3v mercury
• PC X and M Sync terminals, optional accessory shoe
• Fast wind lever for quick operation

This vintage gem combines classic aesthetics with reliable functionality, perfect for collectors, photography enthusiasts, and those seeking an authentic analog experience. The camera is in good vintage condition, showing signs of age and use, which adds to its character and authenticity. The lens provides crisp and vibrant images, making it ideal for various photographic applications.

Package Includes:

• Vintage Sears TLS 35mm SLR Camera
• Auto Sears 28mm f/2.8 Lens
• Camera Strap

As mentioned in the condition description, the frame counter and light meter are non-functional on this camera, rendering it essentially a fully manual model. However, the core functions of the camera such as the shutter release and curtain movement are operational as expected. I conducted tests using a new 675 battery, yet there was no metering displayed in the viewfinder. The reason for the malfunction of the electronics or the frame counter not resetting to zero remains unclear.