ZEISS Ikon Folding CONTESSA
High-end 35 mm Folding Rangefinder, 1950-1953
Manufacturer: Zeiss Ikon, Stuttgart, Germany
Model: Contessa First Version
Body Serial #: Q 48124
Lens Brand: Carl Zeiss
Model: Tessar f/2.8, 45 mm
Lens Serial #: 950799
Aperture f stops: 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22
Shutter Brand: Compur Rapid
Shutter Speeds:
B, 1, ½, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250 & 1/500 sec
The shutter appears to work properly at all speeds.
The taking lens is crystal clear and clean. The diaphragm is in good working condition. There is a small internal stain in the viewfinder not interfering with view. Externally the camera is in good clean condition, exhibiting little use with minor wear & rubbing. The uncoupled selenium cell meter is not working. Images show condition of all components. A great addition to any camera collection.
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What we consider being working condition vintage cameras showing use,
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1. The mechanical, working speeds of shutters have not been tested professionally,
1. The mechanical, working speeds of shutters have not been tested professionally,
and, the reported conditions are merely our "observed" opinions as to the accuracy.
and, the reported conditions are merely our "observed" opinions as to the accuracy.
and, the reported conditions are merely our "observed" opinions as to the accuracy.
2. The naked eye "observed" condition of lenses & iris leaves are reported.
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