Contax T - need help

[Monz]

Dear all,
I picked up a Contax T from a camera fayre yesterday. It was an impulse purchase. The camera is cosmetically challenged but seems to work and the price was good 🙂 There were no instructions or paperwork, just the camera. I have managed to load a roll of film and have fired off a few shots. I have heard that this camera is a bit pinikity when it comes to film loading and if not done exactly, there may be problems with frame overlap.

I would be grateful if anyone can give me some information about loading film into this camera or any other tips. Is there a downloadable instruction manual? I couldn't find any with Google. Many thanks.

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Monz

 

[Bill58]

I wish there was some website that compared all the T models. I've got 2 T4s and luv 'em. Check http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/ for mauals, etc.

Bill

 

[jhawker]

Contax T help.

Contax T help.

The T model is a great little camera.
portraits like this don't get away!

It is indeed fussy about film loading though.
I would be willing to copy that section of the manual and send it on if you would like.

Just send a note to my e-mail.
JH

 

[Monz]

Thanks for the replies Bill and JH.
JH: Many thanks for your offer, I've sent you a PM.

I have had the first roll of film back from the lab. Everthing looked OK with no overlapping of frames. Looks like I lucked out with the film loading. The sonnar lens was fairly sharp although I did notice some vignetting with the lens wide open.

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Monz

 

[jhawker]

Monz,
Hello.
I am writing to make sure you got the pdf of the loading instructions I sent on 112806.
If you did not, let me know I'll send them again.
JH

 

[Monz]

JH: Thanks James. I have just checked my email - the pdf made it. Much appreciated!
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Monz

 

[JoeFriday]

hey guys, I would appreciate a copy of that PDF too.. I love my T, but I haven't gotten the hang of loading it as it has overlapping frames pretty regularly.. about once per roll.. and ALWAYS on my best shots

 

[JoeFriday]

btw, here's a self-portrait from mine

 

[varjag]

Brett, there is some reddish cast on your face!

 

[jhawker]

Contax t help.

Contax t help.

Christian, Brett,
Hello.
I'll be happy to share the pdf.
Please send your e-mail addresses.
JH

 

[JoeFriday]

Brett, there is some reddish cast on your face!

I spent a little too much time by the pool the day before 😡

and for future reference, here's the info that JHawker shared.. personally, I don't think it's any different than what I have been doing, so I don't expect it to fix the frame overlap issue.. but it's helpful for new old T owners