Zeiss Contax I (F) 35mm Film Camera With 5cm F2. 8 Tessar Lens W/case And Shade.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7049166 | Model: Contax I Version F |
| Custom Bundle: No | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Zeiss Contax | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Type: Rangefinder | UPC: Does not apply |
Zeiss Ikon Contax I ( version F) 35mm rangefinder camera. Serial #Z26485. Made in Germany. Circa 1932-1936. Camera has interchangeable lens and rangefinder focus. Speeds range from 1/1000-1 second and B. Comes with original case, and an original spool inside the camera. . Don't miss this clean Contax I collectible camera.
This camera is in Ex++/Mint- or 9 of 10 cosmetic condition. No dings or dents. Nice camera bottom. No missing parts. Smooth controls. Shutter is in working conditi...on, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Rangefinder is working, with nice contrast. Lens is CZJ nickel Tessar 5cm/2.8 #1366236. Nickel finish. Un-coated lens. Cosmetic condition is Ex+ or 8 out of 10. Lens has few dust spots inside that can be seen with a flashlight only. These will not affect your images. Nice coating. Smooth working aperture blades. Comes with a special Zeiss bayonet lens hood, and lens cap.
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In 1932, Zeiss Ikon of Dresden decided to produce a competitor to the Leica II, designed to be superior in every way. The name Contax was chosen after a poll among its employees. Dr. Ing. Heinz Kuppenbender was its chief designer. Made between 1932 and 1936, the original Contax later known as Contax I after later models were introduced. Using a die-cast alloy body it housed a vertically travelling metal focal-plane shutter. The interlocking slats were aligned by specially made silk ribbons, which were very strong but subject to wear. The coupled rangefinder had a very long baseline, with its own eyepiece next to that of the viewfinder.Other main differences included focusing drive built into the camera body for usewith standard lens, removable back, shutter speed knob integral with film wind knob placed at the front of the camera body, and finished in black. The Contax I, or Original Contax, is a 35 mm rangefinder camera made between 1932 and 1936 by Zeiss Ikon. The Contax I had (6) six identifiable variants, but fundamentally identical. The removable back was for faster loading and reloading, the bayonet lens mount was designed for rapid lens interchangeability, the long-base rangefinder allowed more accurate focusing, and the vertical metal shutter not only gave a faster maximum speed but also banished the problem of shutter curtains burning.
**********************************************************************************Sells with NO RESERVE at a price of $895. I have more interesting Contax Rangefinder and Reflex cameras, Contax lenses and Contax accessories on my other Auctions, eBay Store and web page. NO bidders with ZERO feedback ! VERIFIED PayPal members with CONFIRMED address only! NO partial refunds !
This camera is in Ex++/Mint- or 9 of 10 cosmetic condition. No dings or dents. Nice camera bottom. No missing parts. Smooth controls. Shutter is in working conditi...on, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Rangefinder is working, with nice contrast. Lens is CZJ nickel Tessar 5cm/2.8 #1366236. Nickel finish. Un-coated lens. Cosmetic condition is Ex+ or 8 out of 10. Lens has few dust spots inside that can be seen with a flashlight only. These will not affect your images. Nice coating. Smooth working aperture blades. Comes with a special Zeiss bayonet lens hood, and lens cap.
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In 1932, Zeiss Ikon of Dresden decided to produce a competitor to the Leica II, designed to be superior in every way. The name Contax was chosen after a poll among its employees. Dr. Ing. Heinz Kuppenbender was its chief designer. Made between 1932 and 1936, the original Contax later known as Contax I after later models were introduced. Using a die-cast alloy body it housed a vertically travelling metal focal-plane shutter. The interlocking slats were aligned by specially made silk ribbons, which were very strong but subject to wear. The coupled rangefinder had a very long baseline, with its own eyepiece next to that of the viewfinder.Other main differences included focusing drive built into the camera body for usewith standard lens, removable back, shutter speed knob integral with film wind knob placed at the front of the camera body, and finished in black. The Contax I, or Original Contax, is a 35 mm rangefinder camera made between 1932 and 1936 by Zeiss Ikon. The Contax I had (6) six identifiable variants, but fundamentally identical. The removable back was for faster loading and reloading, the bayonet lens mount was designed for rapid lens interchangeability, the long-base rangefinder allowed more accurate focusing, and the vertical metal shutter not only gave a faster maximum speed but also banished the problem of shutter curtains burning.
**********************************************************************************Sells with NO RESERVE at a price of $895. I have more interesting Contax Rangefinder and Reflex cameras, Contax lenses and Contax accessories on my other Auctions, eBay Store and web page. NO bidders with ZERO feedback ! VERIFIED PayPal members with CONFIRMED address only! NO partial refunds !
