Panon Cameraco. Widelux FV

{"overview":"The Widelux FV is a panoramic 35mm film camera made by Panon Camera Co. of Japan, exposing a wide frame across standard 35mm stock by means of a swinging lens that scans the scene during exposure. Because hammer prices are wholesale results before commission, retail dealer asking prices for a clean, working example are typically higher, and condition of the swinging lens mechanism is the main driver of value.","buying_guide":"The defining mechanical risk on any Widelux is the swing-lens drum: inspect for smooth, even travel across all three shutter speeds, and check the resulting frame for banding or density variations that indicate an uneven scan.

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