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Contax IIIa – 1951
My Zeiss Ikon Contax IIIa is a 35mm rangefinder camera that was first introduced in March 1951. What differentiates the IIIa from the IIa is the addition of an exposure meter.
Here’s my Contax.
By the serial number of the body, this camera appears like it was made in the early part of 1951. It features the black dial and non-synced flash connection typical of the first models. This one works perfectly and the only cosmetic issue is a slight dent on the lens filter ring. Just above the Contax name is the selenium cells for the exposure meter shown with the flap open.
The camera features interchangeable lenses in a simple but sturdy bayonet mount. Exposure meter flap in the closed position.
The lens is a Carl Zeiss Sonnar f/1.5 50mm.
A camera shop provided cleaning cloth featuring the Contax IIIa.
It may be a bit hard to tell from this scan but here’s a view of the camera from the instruction manual. The camera’s serial number is T 36017 and mine is T 36625. Pretty close so I’m thinking that mine is an early production model.
Thanks for stopping by! I’ll have much more about this camera soon. – Chris
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Contax / Yashica Brochure
From around 1975 or so when Yashica first rolled out the Contax RTS.
Eye candy to be sure! Yashica along with Contax and then later Kyocera continued the RTS well into the 1990s.
Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day! – Chris
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Macro Monday – killer plastic
Happy SUNday! – I see you
A little joy this week as the wrens are busy with their chicks. Watching them dart in and out provides hours of fun and a pleasant diversion from the tragic events going on in the world.
Have a safe and peaceful day y’all. Chris & Carol ^.^
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Thanks for stopping by! Chris
Camera Manuals & Brochures – excellent reference sources
Hi all! Carol and I enjoy collecting classic camera instruction books and sales brochures as it’s a great way to connect with photo gear that has captured our interest over the years. We especially enjoy collecting booklets that are still in mint and like-new condition… but we find ourselves with enough books to open a library so we’ll be offering some of these in our camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com over the next few days (and weeks). If you’re looking to add one of these hard to find items (in new condition) for your collection, now’s the time.
Thanks for stopping by! These books and brochures are available in our camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. If they’re something you need and you don’t see it be sure to ask us – we might have just have it! – Chris & Carol
The advantages of being a self-diagnosed hypochondriac during a pandemic…
None that I can think of at the moment. Here’s a funny post that describes me to a tee… well, almost.
Stay at home and self-quarantine – that’s a normal day for me. Wash your hands frequently – how many times beyond fifty a day is considered excessive?
Isolation can be a desperate time for many – call friends frequently and check on the family.
All kidding aside, please take care of yourselves and remember to check frequently on family and friends – during stressful times like this, a person’s mental wellness is important too.
Have a wonderful day and stay safe! – Chris
