1965
6×7 rangefinder
Press-camera build

Koni-Omega Rapid

Name: Koni-Omega Rapid
Brand: Konica (Konishiroku) / Omega
SKU: SHOP_CAM_VINT_KONI_OMEGA_2119
Price: 1800.0 AED
Availability: InStock

Built for the wedding-and-press circuit. Still shoots like one.

The Koni-Omega is the camera that made wedding photography on 120 film actually shootable. 6×7 negatives — 4× the size of 35mm — through interchangeable Hexanon lenses, on a body with a rapid-advance lever that lets you crank through 10 frames a roll without taking the camera from your eye.

It's not a small camera. 1.85 kilograms. The body is press-camera grade — the Omega part of the name comes from the American Omega view cameras the company licensed parts from. The rangefinder is bright and coupled to whatever lens is mounted. The leaf shutter sits in the lens, not the body, which means flash sync at every speed and zero mirror slap (there is no mirror).

If you want a 6×7 rangefinder for the price of a fancy Pentax 67 lens, this is the move.

Match

Who this is for

Good for

6×7 medium-format shooters
Press-camera collectors
Photographers wanting a fast medium-format rangefinder

Not for

Anyone who needs a small camera
Auto-mode shooters
TTL-flash shooters

Character

What it feels like to shoot

Heavier than any 35mm SLR. The rapid-advance lever is the feature: a single push-pull motion advances the film and cocks the shutter, no thumb-crank time. The rangefinder is the kind that lines up edges — focus is unambiguous. Lenses click on with a quarter-turn. The shutter is a deeply satisfying snick.

Born 1965

History of the Koni-Omega Rapid

Manufactured by Konishiroku (later Konica) for Berkey/Omega in the US market from the early 1960s. The Rapid (1965) introduced the rapid-advance lever; the Rapid-M (1967) and Rapid 100 (1969) followed. Production ended in 1969 when Berkey switched suppliers. Konishiroku continued the platform briefly under the Konica brand.

Technical specifications

MFG. 1965 – 1969

Format

120 medium-format rangefinder (6×7)

Manufacturer

Konica (Konishiroku) / Omega · Japan

Production

1965 – 1969

Lens mount

Omega bayonet (interchangeable Hexanon)

Lens

Hexanon 90mm f/3.5 (typical kit, fully interchangeable)

Metering

None (uncoupled, use handheld or flash sync)

Viewfinder

Coupled rangefinder with parallax-corrected frame lines for 90mm and 180mm

Shutter

1/500s – 1s + B (between-the-lens leaf shutter, Seiko)

ISO range

—

Flash sync

All speeds

Exposure modes

Manual

Weight

1850 g

Power

None — fully mechanical

Backed by GPP

Service & guarantees

Every analog camera ships through our bench

This unit has been bench-tested by GPP. Shutter speeds verified, light seals replaced where age had taken them, meter calibrated against a known reference. Cosmetic condition is reflected in the listing photos.

Comes with our 7-day functional return policy: if anything we declared isn't working as described, we'll exchange or refund.

CLA'd by GPP — shutter speeds checked, light seals replaced where needed, meter calibrated against a known reference.
7-day functional return — if it doesn't work as we declared on this listing, we exchange or refund. Wear-and-tear consistent with the listed condition isn't returnable.
UAE & worldwide shipping — Domestic next-day, international tracked. Insurance can be added to any order on request. Customs and import duties are the buyer's responsibility on international orders.
Walk in to inspect — Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Mon–Sat, 10am–7pm. Bring a roll if you'd like to test-fire on the spot.

Questions

Things people ask

What film does it take?

120 medium-format film. We carry a wide range — colour, B&W, slide — in our film retail section. Need a recommendation for this body? Just ask us.

Is the camera serviced before sale?

Yes — every analog camera at GPP goes through our bench before it goes on the listing. Shutter speeds verified, light seals replaced where needed, meter calibrated against a reference.

What's your return policy?

7-day functional return. If anything we declared isn't working as described, contact us within 7 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange.

Can GPP develop and scan the photos I shoot with this?

Yes — our in-house film lab handles colour, B&W, and slide development with scanning. 24-48 hour rush available. More on the film lab.

Can I see the camera before I buy?

Always welcome. Visit Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–7pm.

Reading

Further reference

Camera-Wiki entry on the Koni-Omega