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 …

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 …

Feb 5, 2007 · HelloIs there a contax rangefinder specialist knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this lens ??Any comment welcome !!

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.

Nov 17, 1999 · The website camerareview.com has ten reviews on the Contax 645, many of which point out that the Contax 645 autofocus is faster than the Mamiya AF 645 as well as the …

Nov 6, 2020 · For the (neo)Contax series in general, Yashica produced them under license and both Yashica and Contax lenses were made in this mount. I think the Contax-Yashica cameras …

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 …

May 11, 2005 · Early post war West German lenses are marked Zeiss-Opton. I believe the change-over to Carl Zeiss markings (other than lenses to be sold behind the iron curtain) was …

May 28, 2006 · Hi I enquired about getting a Contax II from Henry Scherer and its basiclly going to take 10 months and about $600-700 for a Contax II with a post war Sonnar (coated). I am …

Sep 22, 2016 · The one turned back into a Contax II, especially well- it's as smooth as the Contax IIa, in fact.<br /> I see Helios-103 lenses in Contax mount on eBay for under US$30 including …