It is a fully mechanical, manual focus, manuallyoperated 35mm slr camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website purchasing a. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. The contax s2 was originally introduced in october 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of contax cameras. Find the appropriate categories of contax products.
Jun 18, 20 when i was a graduate student 30 years ago. Further, with the adjustment on the 65 flash cable used with the black dial camera, the user could tune the flash to the individual shutter, and synch strobe to the 1100s. You cannot post new topics in this forum you cannot reply to topics in this forum you cannot edit your posts in this forum you cannot delete your posts in this forum. Contax iiia set with several lenses and accesories youtube. Detailed illustrated repair instructions with parts numbers. The tla30, when used with the contax rts ii quartz and other contaxes with direct ttl auto flash metering system, enables automatic electronic flash photography by means of direct ttl auto flash metering using the cameras light sensor that automatically controls the flash exposures in which the light through the lens is directly read from the film surface, this is often called ttl otf. No one else, anywhere, overhauls a contax iia iiia camera to this level of completeness and quality. The contax i was a high end 35 mm rangefinder system camera made by zeiss ikon to compete with leica models.
The contax sonnar is one of the sharpest lens i have seen not in this shot, but that is not due to the lens, but the bokeh can tend to be a bit rough. This site consists of a compilation of public information available on the internet. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for contax camera when you shop the largest online selection at. Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions. Also included were the 21mm finder and a turret finder for the other 3 lenses, all in a fitted case. It usually overexposes, suggesting that the g2 is ignoring the ambient light in its overall exposure calculations.
I currently use a d300 and recently tried to show my 20 something daughter how i took photographs 40 years ago with the contax iiia. Typical of kyocerayashica service manuals, detailed repair instructions are lacking. Contax users manual assures perfect ttl fillflash in daylight, but it works poorly. Lot four 35mm camera operating manuals for contax, polaroid, canon tlb fd photos.
Today, a contax g2 sells used for less than a new nikon d5000. And being equipped with normal auto and manual flash functions, it can be used for electronic flash photography with other cameras as well. How to use contax s2 and any other typical manual camera. Find great deals on ebay for zeiss ikon contax iiia and zeiss ikon contax iia. Contax ii cameras today range from rusting, unusable pieces of junk to very clean examples.
The inner workings of the contax are filled with old grease that is in an advanced, but very slowly proceeding state of oxidation, hardening and separation. Zeiss ikon was on to something great when they created the contax iia. Purchase an extra manual if you need more information about settings, features, or specifications. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website services i offer. Make offer contax iiia rangefinder color dial camera w.
The dioptre correction lever is now situated under the film rewind knob. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. These days 20 you can buy a good amateur owned contax iiia with a 50mm f1. Who favors a contax ii, iii, iia, iiia over a leica m. Hi all, contax iia iiia has a higher 11250 shutter speed. The contax ii was the second in the series of contax cameras. Here is a list of all models of camera where we can supply a printed and bound manual based on your search. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. I loved it when i first got it, but increasingly found its weight an issue. The contax i was zeiss answer to leicas offerings in the 35mm market, one leica effectively controlled since it helped to create it in 1925. A camera that has been overhauled here will serve you reliably for many years and will be a great picture taking camera. This was a refined postwar version of the contax ii. Leica iiib leitz leica m39 screwmount camera guide. Click here to go to main camera manual site right click on link below, choose save target assave to folder of your choice acrobat 7.
It uses a narrower rangefinder base, but still is very wide and offers very accurate focusing. An examination of the contax i points to a perhaps frantic company rushing a technically superior product to market. Many considered the prewar contax the professional 35mm camera, while the leica was for amateurs. Free postage new original kodak dcs pro back 645c serial cable for contax 645. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Please help me find the manual for contax rx film camera.
Manuals and guides for contax camera for sale ebay. Get the best deals on contax manual film cameras when you shop the largest online. The leica iiib was introduced in 1938 and succeeded the leica iiia model g. I have been struggling on a decision earlier whether to include a user s manual of this fascinating flash unit in the contax rts website. Contax digital camera n1 manual pdf owner manuals and user. Since manual focus contax and yashica manual focus 35mm slr cameras share the same common bayonet lens mount, their lenses may be used interchangeably. Contax iia colour dial with zeiss opton sonnar 250. Pdf owner manuals and user guides are not affiliated with the products andor names mentioned in this site. Contax rx printed manual camera instruction manuals. Where the leicas of the day had only electronic flash synch at 125s second shutter speed, the contax iia iiia was synched at 150s and all slower speeds. Although the contax i, ii and iia share the same lens mount specifications, the three are very different from each other. Here is a photograph of the special lubricating oil i use to service contax cameras that are winterized. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Zeiss ikon contax ii zeiss ikon contax iia posted 48 101611 11282019.
Contax iiia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd camera. However, accurate kiev information has not been widely available in the west. Contax is originally the name of the famed 35mm rangefinder camera made from 1932 by zeiss ikon see contax rangefinder, which subsequently became the name of a pioneering singlelens reflex camera made from 1947 by the eastern part of zeiss ikon see contax s in 1973 the contax name was licensed to the japanese maker yashica by carl zeiss to create a prestigious brand of 35mm cameras and. The system, when used with any contax tlaseries flash, has full ttl control. Shot wide open at the limit of feasibility with iso 100 film. Online camera manual library this is the full text and images from the manual. Download available immediately after payment is accepted. This site consists of a compilation of public information available on.
The iii, iiia, iiib, and iiic are fine cameras that are extremely well made and are simple to work on. These repair manuals say all you need to do to get a shutter working is to oil it up on the outside of the mechanism, and then work the parts to free them up. I support my growing family through this website, as crazy as it might seem. A little update since my point of view on this camera has changed somewhat since i wrote this post, i thought i might update it. Zeisscontax iiaiiia service manual vintage slr uscamera. Excellent contax 7 md quartz with new light seals tla 20 flash and manuals. Contax iiia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd. When leica tried to keep up with zeiss ikons contax iia, iiia, they made a number of changes to the basic barnac design that negatively effected reliability, and increase complexitythereby increasing repair. In fact to do it properly, you need a jig to rebond the prism. Henry scherer has the jig, but when i checked, he had a 4 year waiting list. Contax cameras continued to be produced by yashica until the latter was acquired by kyocera in 1983. Oct 07, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Most zeiss contax iiiii enthusiasts are familiar with the soviet unions contax copy, the kiev. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline.
There are some people who have written repair manuals for the zeiss ikon contax cameras. Produced lzos, lytkarino, russia 1981 mount contax kiev bayonet mount focal length 35mm aperture range f2. Compared to the previous model only minor changes were made. Please help me find the manual for contax n1 35mm film camera. Zeiss ikon contax accessories printed camera manual. While the contax body is not absolutely air tight, the exchange of air from inside to outside the camera body where the mechanical works are located is very slow. My understanding is that it is very difficult to correct vertical misalignment in the post war contax rangefinders iia iiia. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website contax iiiii. This cap coordinates with contax lenses that have a 55mm filter thread.
Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free. The modern, smooth, autofocus contax g2 system is significantly more advanced and refined than the 1950sbased manual focus leica system of today. Using a vertically traveling shutter and worldclass interchangeable lenses, it was quite a formidable opponent to the leica. An extra letter, before or after the serial block letter, indicates the camera was sent back to the camera for repair. If there are no results please try searching with fewer words. Jun 12, 20 contax digital camera n1 manual products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. It costs you nothing, and is this sites, and thus my familys, biggest source of support. The carl zeiss t lenses, in particular, soon gained a reputation for superb optical quality. The chrometitanium s2 with a 5 mm spot metering system which covers the area within the microprism doughnut, and a blacktitanium s2b with centerweighted averaging metering and a slightly wider sensitivity range in low light levels. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website contax ii. Contax is without a 2nd repair letter code are very hard to find. Sep 02, 2016 manual zeis ikon range finder carl zeiss jena nr.
The service manual also includes assembly, disassembly, adjustments and more. Zeiss ikon contax ii, contax iia instruction manual, zeiss. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. The biggest help is when you use any of these links when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live. View and download contax 645 instruction manual online. The zeiss contax was arguably the best 35mm rangefinder made before wwii, with a larger range of faster and sharper lenses than leica. Get the best deals on contax when you shop the largest online selection at. Contax digital camera n1 manual pdf owner manuals and.
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