Contax II. 35mm camera

Made:
circa 1936 in Dresden
maker:
Zeiss Ikon AG
Contax II. 35mm camera

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Contax II 35mm miniature camera with interchangeable lenses and coupled rangefinder which was introduced by Carl Zeiss in 1936, The viewfinder and the rangefinder are combined. The metal focal plane shutter has speeds from 1/2sec to 1.250 sec and a dleayed action release and time. Fitted with a Carl Zeiss Jena Sooar F.2 50mm T coated lens. No. M 36062. Zeiss Ikon c.1936

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/166
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 75 mm x 160 mm,
type:
35mm camera
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection