Jun 26, 2024 · The Contax was designed so Zeiss didn't have to acquire patent rights from Leica. The shutter is a very complex design and as stated, Henry Scherer is the recognized expert on …

Jan 22, 2014 · Explore opinions on the best Contax SLR cameras, discussing features like build quality, weight, balance, and user-friendly controls for photography enthusiasts.

Mar 31, 2010 · Only one Contax has failed me so far, and it is an RX with a broken aperture mechanism, which I am hopefully about to get mended soon. My two RTS IIs are going strong …

Mar 5, 2018 · Dear all, I ow a Contax 645 MF camera and 4 Zeiss lenses: Distagon 45 f2.8//Planar 80 f2//Sonnar 140 f2.8//Sonnar 210 f4 I also ow a EIZO screen FS2331. Since I …

Jul 25, 2005 · Hi all, COntax IIA / IIIA has a higher 1/1250 shutter speed. Metal curtain shutter bind. better chrome and focusing adjustment. Sharper lens like SONNAR 50 , Bigon and …

Jan 3, 2010 · Discussion on repairing inoperative Contax SLR cameras, including a 137MA quartz with electronic issues, shared by users on Photo.net.

Feb 5, 2007 · HelloIs there a contax rangefinder specialist knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this lens ??Any comment welcome !!

May 6, 2016 · <p>I LOVE my Contax IIa -- IMO the most beautiful camera ever produced.<br>But I wonder if, in retrospect, it should be considered the ultimate advancement of the Contax line, …

Feb 16, 2005 · There are almost no workers who work on the Contax IIIa light meter. I am happy to work on them and am expert in restoring meters to full operation, even those which have …

Dec 21, 2001 · After reading hundreds of posts (and many sleepless nights) I narrowed down a 645 choice to the specs of Mamiya 645PRO and the Contax 645. I'm begging for some …