SEM FX Medium Format TLR - Good Condition | Classic French Twin-Lens Reflex with Som Berthiot 75mm Lenses The SEM FX is a rare and characterful French medium format Twin-Lens Reflex camera from the respected SEM (Société des Etablissements Marcel Beaulieu) — a genuine piece of French photographic heritage that stands apart from the more familiar German and Japanese TLR cameras of its era. Fitted with two Som Berthiot lenses — a 75mm f/2.5 taking lens and a 75mm f/3.3 viewing lens — it delivers the classic waist-level TLR shooting experience with French optical quality that rewards the patient photographer. Som Berthiot was one of France's most respected optical manufacturers, and their lenses are known for natural and characterful rendering. A genuinely rare and collectable piece of European photographic history. Serial numbers: Body SR 454168 / Taking Lens SR S43199 / Viewing Lens SR S39261. Key Features Medium format 6x6 Twin-Lens Reflex — exceptional image quality and fine grain Som Berthiot 75mm f/2.5 taking lens — respected French optical quality Som Berthiot 75mm f/3.3 viewing lens for bright and accurate framing Waist-level viewfinder for a unique and considered shooting experience Compatible with 120 film Solid construction built to professional standards A rare and collectable piece of French photographic heritage Condition Report Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing Optics: Both viewing and taking lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across available speeds; film transport and wind mechanism operating smoothly; focus and aperture controls operating smoothly "The SEM FX is one of those cameras that serious TLR collectors seek out precisely because it is so unusual. French medium format cameras of this quality and rarity are genuinely hard to find, and the Som Berthiot lenses deliver a rendering that is characteristically French — natural, warm, and with a quality that rewards careful shooting. A truly special and collectable find in good condition." What's Included SEM FX TLR camera Case Technical Specifications Brand: SEM (Société des Etablissements Marcel Beaulieu) Model: FX Serial Number (Body): SR 454168 Taking Lens: Som Berthiot 75mm f/2.5 Serial Number (Taking Lens): SR S43199 Viewing Lens: Som Berthiot 75mm f/3.3 Serial Number (Viewing Lens): SR S39261 Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film) Focus: Manual Construction: All-metal body Viewfinder: Waist-level Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera Category: Cameras Condition: Good Condition
