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What is the Contax 645 style 35mm Contax camera


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<p>Carl Zeiss made lenses for a lot of different cameras but I can't think of any that fit that description. There was the rangefinder line after WWII and there was a TLR and then there was the 35mm compact with interchangeable lenses. Then there was Kyocera/Yashica with it's Contax SLRs, the largest of which was the RTSIII which is a monster. Then there was the N series which was AF I think. Then there was the 645. Then there was even a renewed rangefinder camera using Leica M mount I think.</p>

<p>Lots of variety but I don't think the 645 had a 35mm back and I don't think anything else had a waist level finder. </p>

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<p>I think if you could find a kit in good working order, with maybe 3 backs and battery packs, you could be quite happy. It was very easy to shoot at lower speeds, and worked well with adapted PS / Takumar lenses, retaining full aperture focusing. I never had any electronic failures with either model, but destruction from dropping on a concrete floor.<br>

The Singapore made Rollei SLR preceding, which had a similar vertical running metal shutter, was very prone to circuit board failure.<br>

Price would be an issue. I sold a 3003, 5 backs, most lenses, to help fund a divorce. It still smarts. I would love one again, but only at the right price which recognises its age and vulnerability.</p>

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