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Attila
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 Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:46 pm Post subject: Zeiss Ikon Contax II 1937 |
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Attila wrote:
I bought this camera in 'unknown' stage. Result ?
Scratch free lens , little fungus, haze inside. Camera works perfect 1/1250= 1/988 , fastest speed what I did measure ever on a pre-war camera. 
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std
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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std wrote:
Congrats Attila.
This is a very nice camera.
Pictures please 
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Thank you ! I will do soon I am so proud 
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Elmar Lang
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Elmar Lang wrote:
Congratulations!
My grandfather's Contax-II is also from 1937 and it's still a great camera, taking very fine pictures, after an adventurous life in World War 2 (Russian campaign, 1941-43) and a long, post-war use.
Its cosmetical condition is quite far from what a collector would like to see, but I wouldn't give it away for any sum!
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E.L. |
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Orio
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Superbe camera, the best Contax ever made (better than post-war)
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| Elmar Lang wrote: |
Congratulations!
My grandfather's Contax-II is also from 1937 and it's still a great camera, taking very fine pictures, after an adventurous life in World War 2 (Russian campaign, 1941-43) and a long, post-war use.
Its cosmetical condition is quite far from what a collector would like to see, but I wouldn't give it away for any sum!
Best wishes,
E.L. |
Wow, fascinating piece!!
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| Orio wrote: |
| Superbe camera, the best Contax ever made (better than post-war) |
I can confirm based on my experience, I have 1951 Stuttgart version , that was entirely dead when I bought it.
Now it is in superb condition thank for Charles who made Cla'd on it.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Farside wrote:
| Elmar Lang wrote: |
Congratulations!
My grandfather's Contax-II is also from 1937 and it's still a great camera, taking very fine pictures, after an adventurous life in World War 2 (Russian campaign, 1941-43) and a long, post-war use.
Its cosmetical condition is quite far from what a collector would like to see, but I wouldn't give it away for any sum!
Best wishes,
E.L. |
Excellent to have the history of it. I'm sure some of the anonymous cameras I've bought over the 'net have a tale or two to tell, but they're lost forever.
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mmelvis wrote:
Sounds like a wonderful new addition to your collection of equipment. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
#1
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I see some brassing here and there, you should send it to me so I can examine it more closely.   |
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luisalegria
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luisalegria wrote:
Is it my imagination, or was the chrome plating better in the 1950's models ?
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Once you will here you able to examine it I have both type camera 1951 Stuttgart model and this older. This one is used a lot, other was in storage only. 1951 has better chrome finish for sure.
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
http://forum.mflenses.com/contax-ii-pre-war-1937-t52270.html
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Laurence
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Laurence wrote:
| Katastrofo wrote: |
| I see some brassing here and there, you should send it to me so I can examine it more closely. |
Or...send it to me and I'll make sure the Sonnar lens meets my 'specifications'. I promise that I would send it
back after my inspection unless I lost it or something.
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| Laurence wrote: |
| Katastrofo wrote: |
| I see some brassing here and there, you should send it to me so I can examine it more closely. |
Or...send it to me and I'll make sure the Sonnar lens meets my 'specifications'. I promise that I would send it
back after my inspection unless I lost it or something. |
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