xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
These cameras are meant to be used, but I get the strange feeling that this one will be a shelf queen.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Contax-...ItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item270375744245&_
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Contax-...ItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item270375744245&_
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
I know I'll be outbid (not by anyone here, OK!??!) but yeah, I'd use it. Zeiss intended it to be used. If a new Contax was good enough for Ansel ...
dexdog
Veteran
I doubt that it will ever be used by the buyer. It looks so nice that I am almost tempted to bid on it!
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marionette
Newbie
Its a beautiful IIa, hopefully it will get used.
ZeissFan
Veteran
Sadly, it will likely end up in someone's collection, although I hope that's not the case.
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
That's a beauty indeed. I'm glad my IIa didn't come with box, label and booklets. I use it, though mine is almost as good-looking.
JohnM
Well-known
If it's truly unused, it should probably stay that way. Doesn't make much sense to pay a premium for something that you're going to depreciate immediately.
Collectors do serve a purpose -- always nice to see pristine examples of things from years gone-by.
Collectors do serve a purpose -- always nice to see pristine examples of things from years gone-by.
Well, I just packed my Mint all-black 'C' Nikkor 13.5cm F3.5 with its Hood, and original caps, the 'C' Nikkor 8.5cm F2 with its matching caps, hood, case, with the Contax II and am taking it out today. The Contax II is not mint, probably at least EX+ and back from a CLA.
And I'd use this camera if I win it, too.
And I'd use this camera if I win it, too.
gdi
Veteran
Exactly, there is a difference between a "mint" user and a truly unused 50 year old NOS collectible. It would be appropriate to preserve it as is.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
510 dollars was not a bad price.
much cheaper than it was in 1957.
much cheaper than it was in 1957.
ray*j*gun
Veteran
That's not the final price.....5 days to run. Beautiful camera.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
dexdog
Veteran
Note that this camera does not have the typical Zeiss two-element lens logo on the camera back- only block letters "Zeiss Ikon" and "Made in Germany" stamped into the leather. I have an "R" series Contax with similar markings.
marcr1230
Well-known
It's a beautiful piece. I've heard though that internally they weren't always as clean as externally and some cameras were refurbished in the factory when returned from dealer stock. In any case it's a great conversation piece.
dazedgonebye
Veteran
I could never use that beautiful thing...so I'd never buy it.
OK, who is the current high bidder?
