fotoloch
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Hi, I have inherited a Contax III outfit from a family friend. It has the CZJ 5cm 1:1.5 and CZJ 18cm 1:6.3 lenses. I was anxious to find out what's so special about this camera, but the shutter was broken, so I sent them off to Eddie Smolov for repair and CLA. After I got them back I was amazed to see the quality of the images I took with this camera, especially the 5cm Sonnar. At first I was going to keep it, but I have however invested into Nikon gear all my life, and realistically I will not be using this setup, so I have decided to sell it. I am looking for advice on how to sell this.
I have posted photos of the outfit here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/mrsharkbait/Contax02?feat=directlink
Towards the end are some images taken with this outfit.
Here is a list of the items:
- Pre-war Contax III Rangefinder Camera w/ Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm 1:1.5 Sonnar
- Carl Zeiss Jena 18cm 1:6.3 Tele-Tessar telephoto lens
- Zeiss-Ikon 436/11 finder for 18cm lens
- Zeiss-Ikon 436/5 brilliant prism finder
- Zeiss-Ikon tripod with ball head and leather case
- Zeiss-Ikon cable release
- Actina green filter
- Leather camera case
- Leather case to hold everything with
The question is, shall I sell this as a whole set, or break it down? I know that both lenses are desirable, but if I sell the 5cm, the Contax will seemed "naked". Also, shall I sell the 18cm with the finder?
Also, I'd appreciate any input on what a fair pricing on these items should be. For example, I've seen the 18cm go for $1200 which seemed crazy to me, but that's also for a lens in excellent condition, and this one isn't in that league.
I would prefer to sell this outfit to someone who would appreciate and use it, and I think the members in this forum would fit the bill. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Eugene
I have posted photos of the outfit here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/mrsharkbait/Contax02?feat=directlink
Towards the end are some images taken with this outfit.
Here is a list of the items:
- Pre-war Contax III Rangefinder Camera w/ Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm 1:1.5 Sonnar
- Carl Zeiss Jena 18cm 1:6.3 Tele-Tessar telephoto lens
- Zeiss-Ikon 436/11 finder for 18cm lens
- Zeiss-Ikon 436/5 brilliant prism finder
- Zeiss-Ikon tripod with ball head and leather case
- Zeiss-Ikon cable release
- Actina green filter
- Leather camera case
- Leather case to hold everything with
The question is, shall I sell this as a whole set, or break it down? I know that both lenses are desirable, but if I sell the 5cm, the Contax will seemed "naked". Also, shall I sell the 18cm with the finder?
Also, I'd appreciate any input on what a fair pricing on these items should be. For example, I've seen the 18cm go for $1200 which seemed crazy to me, but that's also for a lens in excellent condition, and this one isn't in that league.
I would prefer to sell this outfit to someone who would appreciate and use it, and I think the members in this forum would fit the bill. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Eugene
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