This camera is testament to German engineering. Built to compete with the Leica II (Model D) the first rangefinder camera.

You would be hard pressed to find another of this rarity and condition. The black lacquer paint is superb.


Ser # Y63560 Contax I's WITHOUT a 2nd repair letter code are very hard to find!

Contax cameras serial numbers

Keep in mind the "one letter five numbers" code was used for all Zeiss-Ikon cameras (not only for Contax) so these codes do not indicate total Contax production.


Serial Numbers for Contax I
T 1931/32 
U 1932/33 
V 1933/34 
X 1934
Y 1934/35 
Z 1935/36 
A 1936

An extra letter, before or after the serial block letter, indicates the camera was sent back to the camera for repair. Contax I's WITHOUT a 2nd repair letter code are very hard to find!


Vintage Excellent Fresh CLA by the former chief Leica Technician at Essex Camera.