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 …

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 …

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.

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

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 …

Jun 14, 2004 · I own a bunch of Contax/Zeiss manual focus 35mm lenses and a Contax Aria that I like very much. I am tempted to add another Contax body, party because the Aria, though …

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

Nov 17, 1999 · The website camerareview.com has ten reviews on the Contax 645, many of which point out that the Contax 645 autofocus is faster than the Mamiya AF 645 as well as the …

Dec 10, 2003 · Contax are reknown for their reliability in quality control and post-manufacture, and amongst its dedicated forum boards, you will find that this is the mass opinion of those who …

Jun 28, 2004 · The Contax T has a number of other drawbacks not mentioned yet. They are as follows: no, I repeat, no AE lock, just a +1.5 backlit comp. button, a significant omission on a …