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 …

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 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 …

May 20, 2005 · Can someone explain the differences between the Leica Minilux (40mm fixed lens) other high-end, fixed-lens point and shoots like the Contax T2, Contax T3 and the Ricoh …

Dec 8, 2010 · The standard lens for the Contax 139 Quartz was a Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4. These sell on eBay today for US$200 to 400, with a tilt toward the upper end. Planar f/1.7 versions …

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 …

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

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 …

Jul 19, 2004 · Has anyone compared the performance of these two Contax manual focus 35mm lenses? I have the "legenadary" faster one, and am thinking of selling it and replacing it with …