Certainly, theres reason to think this might be so. The pentax me super uses all of the pentax kmount bayonet lenses. The word unique gets bandied around a lot by people who have a limited grasp of its definition. Contax film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. While rts ii retained the appearance of its predecessor, many regard this as a totally different camera. Being prestigious devices collocated in the high end of the market, contax cameras were immediately equipped with the same planar 1. Aug 29, 2015 i wish contax was still making cameras. My iia was made in the spring of 1953, it is going to celebrate 56 years birthday orio, administrator t ne cede malis audentior ito ferrania film is reborn. Jun 04, 2000 for current contax ttl flash technology 2 or wait a bit. The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. In general contax meter lock is better than others, such as nikon, because contax actually locks the ev, allowing the photographer to change to other apertureshutter speed combinations with the same ev at will. The 167mt incorporated the worlds first automatic bracketing control abc system, as well as optional spot or. We have bought the business from ken and petra as they are retiring to germany.
Contax 167 mt aa nimh rechargeable gp battery 4pk 2500mah check on amazon. One of the joys of that book was the owens description of the natural world, and. I recently purchased this model along with a 9q, i refurbish and restore old film cameras and have also acquired about 7 yashica. I havent owned a 167mt but did own a contax 7md and 159mm. Once a rich mans camera, what used to cost thousands of 1990s dollars is cheap today.
In the mid80s, owens cowrote with her husband cry of the kalahari, which was a bestselling, nonfictional account of traveling and researching africas kalahari desert. Since a larger lens mount would be desirable, the contax s adopted a screw. Renowned for the quality of its zeiss lenses, the contax film camera range of 35mm system and compact cameras was popular with high end enthusiasts until production ceased in the early 21st century. The technical equipment used for the photographic documentation consisted of a 35 mm single lens reflex camera contax 167 mt with stateoftheart electronic apparatus, except for the automatic focusing device. Contax guide working with cameras of the contax type the camera guide walter daniel emanuel on. Quantification of burn induced extravasation of evans blue. Many considered the prewar contax the professional 35mm camera, while the leica was for amateurs. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund.
The contax st first impressions cameragx a new life for. It is compatible with mm lenses which have a metal flange that allows. Mix cameralens platforms or reinvigorate vintage glass. Contax 167 mt film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. Ive done one test roll and results have come splendid. It is a fully mechanical, manualfocus, manuallyoperated 35mm slr camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates.
Zeiss contax iia bdial, with 50mm f2 opton sonnar lens, clad with test images. Anyone have any feedback on this film camera, i would like to get a film camera without spending a bundle and since i have a couple of contax lenses i thought it might be an intersting option. Detailed service instructions, circuit diagrams, exploded views and numbered parts list. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Were observing here the manifestation of a new trend a few film cameras have suddenly reached stardom and make you pay dearly for them while the. The 167 s spot metering system, therefore, works particularly in conjunction with the 167mts exposure meter lock. I recently purchased a couple of lenses along with a contax 167mt. I have to say using the 7 and 159 was a joy and worked very well and the images i got were incredible. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Contax cameras for sale classifieds on oodle classifieds. The zeiss contax was arguably the best 35mm rangefinder made before wwii, with a larger range of faster and sharper lenses than leica.
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I have the 2885 zoom that works very with the 167, but you will likely wan the battery grip for balance. You can get a manual for it from this site, but i havent read through it to see if it mentions that battery. I own ax, st, 167 mt, none of them have ever created a single problem to me and i am shooting loads of film at messy rock concerts. Contax 167 mt instruction manual, user manual, free pdf. The 167s spot metering system, therefore, works particularly in conjunction with the 167mts exposure meter lock. Carl zeiss planar history part 3 vintage camera lenses. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings, merchandise, and other classifieds in your neighborhood. Contax 167 mt instruction manual, user manual, free pdf manual.
Every one that i have had a chance to handle was a pure joy. Contax history from 1932 until 1945 hansjurgen kuc wittig books, huckelhoven germany, 2012 1st edition 1991. I would like to know what the value is of the 167mt as i would like to sell it, but want to list it at a reasonable price. Contax 167mt 167 mt167 mt slr camera slr reflex body. Those who criticize should read a book on basic photo knowledge or take a course. I know i have raved about olympus cameras, but holymoly i love this camera. The newest the better, all the contax are fantastic cameras. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Flash synchronisation is electronic at 1125 of a second. While ive been using the first lens and will use the second lens on a 5d, id like to buy a contax camera for film use, as well. First contax camera to offer the automatic bracketing control a.
Contax rts ii is an slr 35mm film camera, manufactured by yashicakyocera and introduced in 1982. After being embarrassed with the failures of their contax i, zeiss circled the wagons and came up with a winner. The contax s2 was originally introduced in october 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of contax cameras. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world.
Find great deals on ebay for contax 645 and mamiya 645. Feb 27, 2005 the newest the better, all the contax are fantastic cameras. A little historyi got my first contax point and shoot, the original contax t, in 1997. Some pictures i took with this camera spread in the photostream. Program ae with high and low modes, aperture and shutter p.
We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. Get the best deals on contax medium format camera lens when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1990 the rts ii was replaced by the contax rts iii. Contax film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. Although several contax digital cameras were produced, they failed to achieve much success and production was halted in 2005. The 167mt incorporated the worlds first automatic bracketing control abc system, as well as optional spot or center weighted averaging metering. Contax 167mt 167 mt167 mt slr camera slr reflex body case by.
In general contax meter lock is better than others, such as nikon, because contax actually locks the ev, allowing the photographer to change to other. Jan 30, 2011 you can get a manual for it from this site, but i havent read through it to see if it mentions that battery. Contax guide working with cameras of the contax type the. I bought the package deal for the lenses and i have no use for the camera body. It was a multimode slr with an integrated three frame per second motor drive. Download it and you will be able to work with the lens database is much faster and easier. Zeiss lenses for contaxyashica mount were manufacrured in japan by yashicas partner tomioka. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. One of the big selling points for me is that it uses aaa batteries, has an amazing viewfinder, and has a spot meter. But for this post i thought id share a few of my feelings toward the contax 167mt coupled with the excellent carl zeiss planar 50mm f1. The camera was provided with a data back for the printing of the exact time of photography on each colour slide. Description photographers have never had it so good when it comes to exposure control the contax 167 mt provides all of the functions expected from modern electronic cameras and it includes the worlds first automatic bracketing control with this feature three frames can be shot automatically at different exposure values overexposed normal underexposed either continuously or one at a time the. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. I have to say using the 7 and 159 was a joy and worked very well and the.
For your device is available official mobile app all photo lenses from. The first totally manual contax with a mechanical shutter. The contax g is the worlds most advanced 35mm rangefinder camera system. Fotodiox has hundreds of ways to mount lenses onto your dslr or mirorless camera. The contax n digital inherited such fine n1 features as focus bracketing, wide array diagonal af with dualfocus capability and a very reliable exposure system.
Complete exploded views, parts list, service and repair information, electronic adjustment. In 1982, contax revised the formula of the original contax rts, and created the rts ii. Since i purchased the contax n digital in july 2002, it was my primary substitute for a 35mm camera in most shooting situations. A 167 with the 3570 zoom or a 28, 50, 85 combo work well for a compact package. Smcm lenses came out while the me super was shipping. Newer smca lenses work perfectly, just dont expect the green a setting on the aperture ring to do anything automatically.
Just had a quick look and page 26 says it lasts 10 years and then youve to. The contax 167mt is a 35mm slr camera produced by kyocera in under the contax brand name. That was a superb little manual focus rangefinder and i got some wonderful shots from that thing. The extra bulk was needed to accommodate the mechanism that would drive the film plane to focus. Like most kyocera made contax slr cameras, it gives the feel and impression of quality. Basically, after the contax t, i was hooked on contax for a while.
Contax began as a camera model in the zeiss ikon line in 1932, and later became a brand. Contax stylised as contax in the kyocera era began as a camera model in the zeiss ikon line in 1932, and later became a brand name. The camera feels well built, sturdy, and again, bulky. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings, merchandise, and. The contax g2 is a fascinating little unit an autofocusing rangefinder.