HuubL
hunter-gatherer
I got an offer for a Contax III + Sonnar 50 2.0 + Sonnar 135 4.0. Camera and lenses seem to be in excellent shape. Even the meter appears to be still active. Should I go for it...?
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RML
Guest
Depends on the offer. Selling or buying? How much money? Do you need the camera (or the money, if you're selling)?
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
Buying... and I don't really need the camera of course. This one would be mostly for fondling ;-)RML said:
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as a new contax lla owner, i say go for it!
a well made and beautiful machine, hard to find anything finer to fondle.
joe
a well made and beautiful machine, hard to find anything finer to fondle.
joe
FrankS
Registered User
HuubL said:
Depends on price asked.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
back alley said:
I agree with all Joe said .... except maybe the last bit!
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Keith novak said:I agree with all Joe said .... except maybe the last bit!
fondle...camera wise keith
FrankS
Registered User
Good point, Keith!
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
Stupid, I forgot mentioning the asking price: 200 USD
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HuubL said:
that's a very nice price!!
FrankS
Registered User
Sounds really good. $100 for the lens, $100 for the body, and you get the tele lens for free.
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll buy it. I recently got a IIa in excellent shape and indeed it's a beautiful camera with a huge fondling factor. How different is the even more classic III?
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Damn ... at $200.00 it's a must.
My Contax IIa is by far my most fondled camera ... I haven't got around to taking any pics with it yet though .. oh well!
My Contax IIa is by far my most fondled camera ... I haven't got around to taking any pics with it yet though .. oh well!
harry01562
Registered semi-lurker
The III is a very different camera than the IIa. For one thing, it is larger, the rewind knob is very tall, and the camera has a larger "look". The IIIa is noticeably smaller than the III, and has a nice feel about it. The 4 models make an unbelievable group. They are also pricey to own in working order.
The meters on mine are never used, but I do like the look of the IIIa, and find that I use one most often of my Contax's.
Best thing... have all 4, next best... try all and pick the 1-2 you like best. Take your time, enjoy the hunt, and you'll love the end result.
Harry
The meters on mine are never used, but I do like the look of the IIIa, and find that I use one most often of my Contax's.
Best thing... have all 4, next best... try all and pick the 1-2 you like best. Take your time, enjoy the hunt, and you'll love the end result.
Harry