It still had a black rectangle marked zeiss ikon on the front of the prism, but it was only decorative. I have also already found several manuals describing repair of similar models. In this rather long video, i will talk about my zeiss contaflex. Im back after an extended absence, and my first question is about a zeiss ikon contaflex super bc i picked up at my local camera store. Factory service manual for zeiss ikon contaflex super b. Zeiss ikon contaflex i type 86124 manufactured from 1953 to 1958, this is a very different 35mm slr from the contax s being manufactured by the east german arm of zeiss ikon at the time. Zeiss ikon is a german company that was formed in 1926 by the merger of four camera makers contessanettel, ernemann, goerz and ica, and an infusion of capital by zeiss the company formed one part of the carl zeiss foundation, another part being the optical company carl zeiss. Contaflex made by zeiss ikon ags stuttgart is a single lens miniature reflex camera for the popular 24x36 mm miniature format. Iiia, and super ikonta cameras and these instructions and directions apply.
Behind this achievement lie years of experience in the manufacture of preci sion cameras. Zeiss ikon contaflex super bc zeiss ikon contessa 53324 repair manual write to me zeiss ikon contaflex rapid. Discussing battery for zeiss ikon contaflex synchrocompur. This is a zeiss ikon contaflex super, a 35mm single lens reflex leaf shutter camera made by zeiss ikon ag in stuttgart, west germany between the years 1959 and 1962. Zeiss ikon ceased the production of cameras in 1972. Zeiss cameras represent the most meticulous and incredible lens and mechanical engineering and production of their era, and of many decades afterward. User guide for zeiss ikon camera, free instruction manual. Film camera zeiss ikon contaflex iii instruction book 42 pages film camera zeiss ikon contina iia instructions for use manual.
Click here to continue to contaflex pocket companion pdf manual. Product details contaflex super service manual zeiss and. The contaflex super can also be used with cassettes. Zeiss ikon contaflex super instruction manual, user manual. View and download zeiss ikon contaflex super instruction book online. Zeiss ikon contaflex i instructions for use manual pdf. The contaflex super bccontaflex s has a front cell interchangeable 502. Zeiss ikon contaflex super instruction book pdf download. We also have the factory parts diagrams in the related items below. View online or download zeiss ikon contaflex super b instruction manual. This is a zeissikon contaflex super, a 35mm single lens reflex leaf. Zeiss ikon super ikonta film camera user manual manual.
Here you see the camera complete with rubber lens hood and with the leather case in the background. Zeiss ikon contaflex i need to take apart in reply to kck14 oct 12, 2014 i think the complexity of these cameras is the reason why i find no contaflex repair in my photo diy repair modification list with more than 2000 links. This was the first and most basic version of the contaflex series. The contaflex series was made by zeiss for a long time and encompassed many model variations. View and download zeiss ikon contaflex i instructions for use manual online. Digital camera zeiss ikon contaflex super b instruction manual 12 pages digital camera zeiss ikon contraflex beta instruction book 42 pages. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund.
He had not sold any of these parts after zeiss went out of the camera business but kept them for his own use because he was a contaflex collector. The contaflex super bc was introduced in 1965, and was a super b with the selenium meter replaced by a cds throughthelens exposure meter. Featured cameras articles instruction manuals repair manuals the a friend of mine sent me a contaflex ii to see if i could get the shutter digital presentation of an original factory service manual for the zeiss. Jul 08, 2017 in this rather long video, i will talk about my zeiss contaflex. The contaflexsuper was originally designed for the advanced amateur, but its amaz. This model, the contaflex iii, was made in 1956 and was essentially the same as the original contaflex i made in 1953, but with the ability to remove and exchange the front lens element. Jan 17, 20 here are the instructions guides manual you may need on how to repair restore diy clean, lubricate, and adjust contaflex i, ii, iii and iv cameras pictures uploaded are considered an important part of this description. There is also a supplement to this manual, and a parts list. Nov 07, 2019 some years ago i purchased the last parts inventory of contaflex parts from the last owner of the official zeiss ikon repair centre in canada. Find great deals on ebay for contaflex zeiss ikon synchro compur.
One of the more unusual things about this camera is that the viewing lens is an 8cm design, while the taking lens is a standard 5cm design. Whatever service you need for your zeiss ikon contarex, contaflex tlr, nettax, contessa, contina, colora, ikonta, super ikonta, nettel, super nettel, contax i, ii, iii, iia, iiia black dial or color dial model, bessamatic or ultramatic you will find it here. Logically, most of the zeiss ikon cameras were equipped with carl zeiss lenses and the formerly independent. Contaflex i, ii, iii and iv service and repair guide. Zeiss ikon contarex super contarex super, front switch version, in black finish, with 502 planar also black finish. Zeiss ikon contaflex companion zeiss ikon contaflex ii zeiss ikon. Whatever service you need for your zeiss ikon contarex, contaflex tlr. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website services for. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras.
Its hard to go wrong with zeiss ikon etched in the nameplate of your camera. Contaflex i ii iii iv zeiss ikon service repair manual. Contaflex iv repair every now and then my friend hugo dares me for a trade, this time it was a zeiss ikon contaflex iv he sent me the above photo with the following description. Zeiss ikon contaflex super bccontaflex s pacific rim camera. I have a zeiss ikon contaflex super old style and i would like to get a service. It was part of the long lived contaflex series that saw many variations between the original contaflex i in 1953 all the way to the contaflex s from about 1970. Zeiss ikon contaflex booklet contaflex super, contaflex prima, contaflex rapid, contaflex iv, contaflex iii, contaflex beta, contaflex alpha, contaflex i, contaflex ii. Zeiss ikon built cameras at all levels of price and features, from the fabled contax, contarex and twin lens contaflex cameras that many. It has the standard back, everything works, and ive had a lot of fun with it in spite of or maybe because 0f its quirks. Spiegelreflexkamera zeissikon contaflex super von1960. A home for your zeiss ikon contax, contarex or super ikonta camera. Factory service manual for zeiss ikon contaflex super. There is no window on a super bc in that location, but instead a flat sticker with the words zeiss ikon printed in black. The contaflex s was discontinued in 1972 as camera production was suspended at zeiss ikon.
The film can be wound from a com mercial cartridge into a cassette, from a cassette into another cassette or from a cartridge or cas 14 sette on the normal takeup spool without any shell. A nice example of this uncommon model, which was made around 1960. Zeiss ikon contaflex super b instruction manual, user manual, pdf. Zeiss ikon repair manual contaflex super bc llection. Zeiss ikon contaflex super zeiss ikon exposure tables zeiss ikon contaflex super b. Contaflex super removing lubrication oil from shutter blades photo. Zeiss ikon contessa 53324 repair manual write to me, zeiss ikon contaflex rapid zeiss ikon contaflex mode demploi zeiss. This was a great shock for the entire german camera industry.
The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website template. Parts of the zeiss ikon product line then went to rollei, and part of the knowhow was used to revive the contax name in collaboration with the japanese maker yashica. Design of the successor to the bullseye and the special must have begun around 1964. This is a very nice example that actually works, and is one of my regular shooters. The contaflex i was first produced in 1953 and proved itself to be a rock solid manual slr.
A protessar 35mm f4 wideangle and a protessar 85mm f4 telephoto were available to fit this camera. Contaflex super bc repair and selenium light meters. Service repair manual pdf portable document format for contaflex i ii iii iv zeiss ikon. When using cassettes the type of film can be changed at any time, even in broad daylight. Zeiss ikon contaflex super b printed camera manual. Product details contaflex super b service manual zeiss. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. View online user manual manual for zeiss ikon super ikonta film camera or simply click download button to examine the zeiss ikon super ikonta guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer.
Zeiss ikon contax camera repair a home for your zeiss ikon contax, contarex or super ikonta camera. Zeissikon contaflex super 1959 mike eckman dot com. The kit included the camera, right angle finder, closeup lens kit, regular back, 2x interchangeable backs, tessar 50mm 1. Zeiss ikon super ikonta film camera user manual manual pdf. Zeiss ikon contaflex alpha simon hawketts photo blog. Contaflex super bc repair and selenium light meters photo. About one year ago i bought a quite comprehensive contaflex super bc kit, the peak of the series. This beautiful camera came to me from my local camera store. Zeiss ikon folder cameras 120 manual focus lenses carl. Produced 195457 zeiss ikon ag, stuttgart, germany film type 5 35mm picture size 24 x 36mm weight 25. Dec 18, 2018 this is a zeiss ikon contaflex super, a 35mm single lens reflex leaf shutter camera made by zeiss ikon ag in stuttgart, west germany between the years 1959 and 1962. Camvate articulating magic arm with 2pcs super clamp crab plier clip c1441.
The super b also has a window on the front of the pentaprism housing with the words zeiss ikon printed in white, and the window lets light into the selenium meter. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website overhauling a. This stock of parts is the last remaining inventory from the official zeiss ikon repair centre in canada. I have obtained a good large stock of new old stock repair parts for all models of the contaflex slr and so am able to service these cameras.
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