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Martti Muda
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Estonia
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 Posted - Dec 04 2012 : 11:49:27 AM
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Sorry, not a soviet camera.
Does anybody know, whats the differences of Contax Ia and Contax Ib?
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Jacques M.
France
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Posted - Dec 04 2012 : 5:09:09 PM
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There are several different classifications about Contax I, so there are several answers...
We are OT about Contaxes. But if you have a precise question, please email directly. With pleasure! 
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Dec 05 2012 : 12:59:06 AM
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| There are many differences, I know. C version have long shutter speed. My camera dont. So, it is version A or B. I dont understand, what is "pimple". But the camera serial number has V letter, so likely it is version A? |
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Jacques M.
France
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Posted - Dec 05 2012 : 04:02:35 AM
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I suppose you refer to the McKeown's classification.
All the question is the front plate: look at
http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zeiss/contax/contax1.htm
The first picture on this article shows a Contax I with one pimple (or dimple).
It seems you have an original early Contax I. They are rare, as most of them had to go back to the factory to be repaired. I have the 400th Contax I of the production (U 20400), without dimple but with added slow speeds. And a later AU 76xxx PP (unreadable, as restruck) with dimple but without slow speeds.
Anyway, the problem of classification is always open. There are several pages about that in Kuc's book "On the trail of the Contax". The bible!
It is possible too to join the ZICGgroup who answers such questions.
Amitiés. Jacques. |
Edited by - Jacques M. on Dec 05 2012 04:54:40 AM |
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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Dec 05 2012 : 1:49:42 PM
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Thank you!
Now I have understand, what "pimple" is.
Yes, it is early contax, serial is A.V.10772
And lens is 50/2.8 with number 1336564 |
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Jacques M.
France
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Posted - Dec 06 2012 : 02:34:12 AM
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Well!
Now, the front plate.
On the first series, it is made of three different pieces made of aluminium. On the following series, there is only one piece, and this front plate is made of brass.
If you have three pieces, your Contax is a Ia by McKeown's classification. Kuc's one is a bit different.
Your lens is interesting too: the Tessar 2,8/5cm is less common than the 3,5/5cm, even if it is not as good.
Thanks, Vlad!
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2012 : 08:00:56 AM
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Thisccamera is a father to Kiev, I'm quite interested in this discussion actually.  |
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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Dec 07 2012 : 01:07:46 AM
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I try to make some pictures.
Thank you for information! |
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Jacques M.
France
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Jacques M.
France
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Jacques M.
France
2587 Posts |
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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
My Collection
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Jacques M.
France
2587 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2012 : 05:21:47 AM
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No doubt, it's a beautiful 1a version. With a pimple!
And a very early Tessar 3,5/5cm by the serial number.
Congrats, Martti! |
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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Dec 12 2012 : 10:31:48 AM
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I am not very interested of this camera, you know, it is not soviet.
Is the shutter button broken? There is something missing. And I cant change shutter speeds.
And Tessar is 2.8/50! |
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Contax I
