Seagull 海鸥 KE

The Seagull KE was a domestically produced 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Shanghai Camera Factory (Seagull) in 1984, aimed primarily at the Chinese domestic market. As a representative product of China's state-run camera industry during this period, the KE offered a basic but functional rangefinder experience in the popular 135 format. Its shutter system provided B (Bulb) mode for long exposures and A (Automatic) mode for aperture-priority operation, catering to standard amateur photography needs with straightforward controls typical of its era and origin. It served as an accessible option for Chinese photographers seeking an alternative to imported film cameras, embodying the capabilities and design ethos of Chinese consumer camera manufacturing in the mid-1980s.