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Zeiss Ikon Contax IIIa  Rangefinder Camera w/Sonnar Lens
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Zeiss Ikon Contax IIIa Rangefinder Camera w/Sonnar Lens
Price: US $324.00

At sale is a Contax IIIa rangefinder camera made by Ziess Ikon of Germany in 1953. It is a 35mm camera that uses standard 35mm film, in standard cassettes, to produce 24X36mm negatives. This is a post-war Zeiss camera that has the black-engraved shutter speed dial. They only made this camera for about one year, after which it was replaced with the color-dial version which was made for 9 more years. The focal-plane shutter, with speeds T, B, 1 - 1250, works well at all speeds and the speeds sound about right to the ear. The shutter speed ring moves smoothly and easily. This camera has a combination viewfinder and rangefinder that is clean and clear with no fungus, haze or dust. The rangefinder has a bright focusing spot and it is well aligned. The camera uses interchangeable Contax -mount lenses. The lens that comes with this camera is the awesome, coated 50mm f/1.5 Zeiss-Opton Sonnar lens that is clean and clear with no scratches, fungus, or haze. Many believe that this is the best normal focal length lens that was ever made for a 35mm camera. The diaphragm blades blades are free of oil, grease and rust. The focus control (a wheel located near the shutter-speed dial) moves smoothly and easily. The camera has a built-in selenium light meter that is working. Though it has not been evaluated by a technician, the meter is working well and responds quickly to changes in light. The camera and lens are in excellent+ cosmetic condition with only an extremely minor ding on the corner of the light meter housing and another very minor ding on the base plate. This camera presents very well. The leather covering is fully intact. There is no brassing anywhere on the camera or lens. The metal parts are all bright and clean. All camera and lens functions work well. The camera will come with the original leather case that is in great condition with the exception of one scuff on the top. This camera is fully usable and would be very reliable. As you probably know, Zeiss is probably the most distinguished German camera and lens manufacturer.

The flat rate for shippingwithin USA is $9.50. If shipping outside the USA, the shipping will be higher andthe winning buyer will be informed of the shipping rate after the end of thesale or upon request before the end of the sale.

offer with confidence. It is my intent to ensure that you are pleased with your purchase from me.

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If you have any questions about payment,shipping, or the item, please do not hesitate to contact me prior to the end ofthe sale. Within USA, I will ship generally ship by United StatesPostal Service (USPS) but if the item is very heavy or oversize, I may ship byUPS ground. International shipping for this item will be by USPS Priority MailInternational.International Buyers - Please Note:

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