Zeiss Ikon Contina Ia

Zeiss Ikon Contina Ia

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: Novar 45mm/3.5

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: B/1to 1/300 sec

Aperture: f/3.5 to f/22

Year: 1954 - 1955

Country: Germany

The good:

·         For a 60-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 arm is smooth and solid.

·         Comes with a case.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some dust at the edges of the frame. 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.