Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Beta

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Beta

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Zeiss Pantar 45mm f/2.8 Lens

Film speed settings: 5-650 ISO

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: B/1 to 1/300 sec

Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22

Focusing: Manual

Light Meter: Selenium Powered

Year: 1957 - Onwards

Country: Germany

The good:

·         For a 70-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Light meter reacts, although as it is selenium powered, you’ll need to set the iso higher than the actual box speed to achieve appropriate exposures.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

·         The light meter door is missing the latch.

·         Era appropriate sunny 16 rule guide adhered to rear of camera.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Beta Manual