Is it possible to build this into a functioning camera?
Hi! I picked up this camera body from an antique store for very cheap, but I quickly realized there's no mirror inside, and a lot of it doesn't seem to function properly. For example, the winding lever seems to be stuck and the shutter doesn't appear to work either.
I was just curious if this camera was possibly able to be turned around into a functioning camera, or if I should just use it for parts. I'm pretty unsure of what to do from here, so here I am asking for help haha. Thank you so much and have a great day!
Edit: Having problems posting the images, so they're provided in the comments. Thank you!
Edit 2: Unless it's working now Idk haha, my apologies!
Posted Dec 7, 2025, 10:59 PM UTC · edited
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