Zeiss Ikon Contina Matic III with original strap, case, and manual!
The Zeiss Ikon Contina-matic III is a 35mm viewfinder camera manufactured in Germany between 1959 and 1960. It was the flagship model of the Contina series, known for its solid build quality and coupled exposure meter. The camera is particularly appreciated for its bright viewfinder and sharp Pantar lens.
Specifications:
- Exposure system: The camera features a semi-automatic, coupled exposure meter that uses a selenium cell to provide a correct exposure value (EV). You manually transfer the EV reading to the lens by matching a needle with a specific setting.
- Interchangeable lenses: While the 45mm f/2.8 Pantar lens is standard, the front element is interchangeable. This allows for the use of accessory wide-angle (30mm f/4 Pantar) and telephoto (75mm f/4 Pantar) lenses, with bright-line frames in the viewfinder for the 45mm and 75mm lenses.
- Prontor SVS shutter: The camera uses a leaf shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/300th or 1/500th of a second, plus a "B" mode for longer exposures. It also features a built-in self-timer and flash sync modes.
- Zone focusing: The Contina-matic III is a zone-focusing camera, meaning you must estimate the distance to your subject, as it lacks a rangefinder.
- Solid build: Weighing around 650g with the standard lens, the camera is a heavy, all-metal camera prized for its robust construction.
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition - excellent condition 9/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.
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