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Condition: Excellent
Zeiss Ikon Contax I Type F Camera Body (Faulty)
Excellent cosmetic condition, but shutter not cocking!!
General Contax 1 Information
The Contax is the modern universal roll film miniature camera of unsurpassed efficiency and all-round versatility." Zeiss Sales Brochure
"The Contax represents an entirely new design of camera. The very simple construction is quickly understood whereupon the numerous technical advantages will be found to allow of obtaining unexcelled results under all conditions." 1934 Contax Brochure
Zeiss was no doubt irritated by that upstart Leica's runaway sales success, so the largest photo conglomerate in the world set out confidently and determined to produce the absolute best 35mm camera in the world.
The original 1932 Contax I was so interesting, held so much promise, and had so many flaws. To this day it remains one of the all time classic 35's. In 1926 Leica unexpectedly invented the luxury 35mm market with their astounding sales success, the original Leica A. If giant Zeiss had believed there was an y potential in the 35mm format, they certainly would have introduced their 35 long before Leica.
Alas, the Contax I had its share of troubles. The biggest Contax I problem is a notoriously unreliable shutter. As fascinating as it is, you can not count on a Contax I as a reliable shooter. Even worse than that, few repairmen are willing to even try to fix them. Real world, most of the Contax I's you encounter will likely have an inoperable shutter. Nevertheless, the Contax I established a pattern for the modern camera shutter with its vertically traveling metal shutter curtains.
In its short four year life it went through at least six major changes due to needed improvements in features and reliability. Many of the first models were recalled due to various problems -- either to be replaced or remanufactured. The first model "pimple" Contax is a good deal rarer than most camera guides give credit for. Apparently made for only a few months, today it is exceedingly rare. You can recognize it by the raised "pimple" directly in front of the focusing wheel. The next model had two "pimples," the pimples were then eliminated. All Contax I's are easy to recognize as they were finished in black enamel only. The later Contax II, III, IIa, and IIIa were made in chrome only.
Rather than a top mounted film advance and shutter speed dial like Leica, the Contax I combined them both on the front of the camera!! Rotating the advance knob clockwise advanced and cocked the shutter. Lifting it outward you could rotate the dial and select your shutter speeds...a range of 1/25th to 1/1000 plus B. That's right. No slow speeds on early Contax I's, that was added later.
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Looking after your camera
Use a Camera Bag
A camera bag does more than just protect the camera against scratches and dust: It keeps it safe from rain because many are waterproof on the outside.
Be Very Careful Around the LCD Screen and Camera Lens
Use only special equipment to clean your camera’s LCD screen and camera lens. Buy a special cleaning kit that includes liquid solutions, microfiber cloths and brushes that have been specially designed to clean your camera lens.
Never Leave Your Batteries in Your Camera for Too Long
Many camera batteries are now alkaline or lithium formats. If you keep your camera with the batteries inside of it in a moist area, then the batteries can get corrosive. So if you’re thinking about just putting your camera on the shelf for several months, do yourself a favor and remove them.
Turn Your Camera Off Prior to Doing Anything
Before you do anything to your camera, always keep in mind that it should be turned off first. No matter what it is—swapping lenses, changing memory cards or disconnecting or attaching cables—your camera should be turned off.
Cold and Wet Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Camera Body
Take your camera out only in a waterproof bag. If the weather’s unusually cold, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag that has silica desiccant packets for the reduction of moisture. It’s also a smart idea to have a soft towel with you to wipe off any moisture, just in case it should get on your camera.
Good Memory Card Care Is Good Camera Care
Only transport your memory cards inside of a protective caseMake sure the memory cards stay dust-free at all times. When removing memory cards, make sure you do so indoors or in non-dusty situations.
Make sure that you keep memory cards only in cool places. Never keep them in places where they may heat up, like dashboards or glove compartments.
Never place your memory cards close to magnetic sources. Examples of magnetic sources are things such as audio speakers, TV monitors and actual magnets.
Use a Filter to Protect Your Camera Lens
The lens of your camera is naturally fragile. As such, it’s susceptible to scratches, cracks, dents…you name it. A UV filter will not only will you give your lens a fighting chance, but you’ll also enhance the quality of your pictures.
Condensation Can Be Controlled
Condensation normally happens when you move your camera between different temperatures.
Allow your camera a chance to naturally get used to the hotter environment. Don’t place it inside a closed plastic bag when transporting it between different temperatures! Just let the camera sit in the humid temperature for a while, until condensation disappears.
If this still doesn’t get rid of all of it, you can utilize a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture and marks left behind from the condensation.
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