Summary
- A Mercury Stereo 12 was lost on the Athens metro green line on 17 September 2026.
- The distinctive stereoscopic film camera has two lenses.
- Thirteen rolls of film and a small toolkit were also lost.
- Tips can be submitted through PTTL Lost & Found Gear under case PTTL-2026-244089.
A distinctive Mercury Stereo 12 stereoscopic film camera was lost on the green line of the Athens metro, and its owner is looking for information that could help recover it.
The camera went missing on 17 September 2026 and has been reported through the free PTTL Lost & Found Gear service under case number PTTL-2026-244089.
This is no ordinary camera. With its two prominent front lenses and striking modular design, the Mercury Stereo 12 is the kind of photographic equipment that is hard to overlook—or forget.
What exactly was lost?
The Mercury Stereo 12 is an analogue stereoscopic camera designed to produce three-dimensional photographs. It captures two slightly different perspectives that can be viewed together to create a sense of depth.
Made by Mercury Works, the system offers interchangeable lenses and film backs. It supports 120 film, among other formats, and uses electronic shutter actuation to synchronise the two exposures.
The owner has shared an especially useful identifying detail: when the camera was lost, it was in transport configuration, with a protective plate fitted over the front to protect the solenoids.
A small toolkit and 13 rolls of film were also lost: ten rolls of Provia 120 film and three rolls of 35mm film.
No serial number was supplied in the report. The photograph, distinctive appearance and accompanying items are therefore particularly useful for identifying this specific camera.
Have you seen this camera?
If you travelled on the Athens green metro line, know someone who found an unusual film camera, or have recently seen equipment matching this description, please check the report. Even a small detail could help.
Search for the Mercury Stereo 12 in the PTTL Lost & Found Gear public register using case number PTTL-2026-244089. Select the option to submit information so that the tip can be passed on to the person looking for it.
PTTL Lost & Found Gear: A resource for the photography community
This case illustrates why we created PTTL Lost & Found Gear: to give photographers, filmmakers and other creators a shared place to report missing or stolen equipment, as well as items they have found.
The service is free and accepts reports for cameras, lenses, drones, lighting, video equipment and other related gear.
Reports include identifying details and, where available, a photograph. Visitors can search by model, location, incident type or serial number. Contact details are not displayed publicly; PTTL forwards information submitted through the service.
Lost a camera? Had equipment stolen? Found something that belongs to someone else? Visit PTTL Lost & Found Gear and submit a report.
What we think
The photography community can make a real difference in returning lost gear, especially something as recognisable as a Mercury Stereo 12. Sharing an accurate photograph and identifying details might connect the report with the one person who has the missing information.
Let’s help get this unusual camera back to its owner.
