Jump to content

Why are Contax IIa / IIIa cheaper compare to Leicas?


Recommended Posts

  • Replies 51
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

I've somehow picked up 8 or so Contax bodies. A couple ridicuously low, $100 for a Contax IIIa with 5cm F2.8 Tessar- inop shutter. Opened it up, flood cleaned, and lubed - works great now. They are not that bad to work on. The shutter is amazing- but, the viewfinder is "squinty" compared with the Nikon S2. I shimmed the helical of an S2 to use Zeiss lenses.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now



×
×
  • Create New...