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DJ-S1
Jan-16-2007, 10:10 AM
I spent some time with one of these this weekend, a Zeiss/Ikon Contessa 35 (http://www.cameraquest.com/contessa.htm). What a cool camera - it's amazing to see a mechanical device like this. The one I was playing with was the 1953-1955 vintage, with the "compu-syncho shutter". It had a coupled rangefinder and an uncoupled light meter.

Shutter still works like a dream, with that sweet sound as the timer runs. It's fitted with a Zeiss 45mm f/2.8 lens. I wasn't able to run any film through it, but maybe if I'm lucky I'll get a chance this summer.:wink

Did any of you guys have one back in the day?
DoctorIt
Jan-16-2007, 10:13 AM
I have an old Russian rangefinder. I don't even know where to begin with it! :lol3

neat little device, for sure.

(btw, the package was delivered successfully... :D thanks)
DJ-S1
Jan-16-2007, 10:51 AM
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claudermilk
Jan-17-2007, 07:03 AM
Nice. I have been looking at folders myself (6x6 MF ones though like the Agfa Isolettes or MF Ikontas). From the research I've done so far, it looks like that one has all the goodies available at the time.
Justiceiro
Jan-18-2007, 11:23 AM
Lugging my pentacon around is quite a pain- I've really been thinking about getting a folder or an old TLR. Anybody got a Flexaret for sale?
Seneca
Jan-18-2007, 02:36 PM
Looks too small...I think I would drop it. :huh

I spent some time with one of these this weekend, a Zeiss/Ikon Contessa 35 (http://www.cameraquest.com/contessa.htm). What a cool camera - it's amazing to see a mechanical device like this. The one I was playing with was the 1953-1955 vintage, with the "compu-syncho shutter". It had a coupled rangefinder and an uncoupled light meter.

Shutter still works like a dream, with that sweet sound as the timer runs. It's fitted with a Zeiss 45mm f/2.8 lens. I wasn't able to run any film through it, but maybe if I'm lucky I'll get a chance this summer.:wink

Did any of you guys have one back in the day?
seawolf66
Jan-27-2007, 08:20 AM
But being small it fits into you coat pocket very nicely, I just got myself one just in case the DSLR needs to be serviced and then I have the Zeiss Ikon Contessa to use
mine has the 50mm F2.8 the reason I got this one It was my first camera I bought when I was In the Navy: But They Produce nice fotos, use it on a tripod Oh yes get a good Light Meter:ivar :ivar

Looks too small...I think I would drop it. :huh