Late 50s Zeiss Ikon Contina-matic II 35mm camera. Pantar f/2.8 45mm lens.

Manufacturer: Zeiss Ikon, Stuttgart, Germany

Model: Contina-matic III 

Year of production: 1958-59

Shutter: Prontor SLK Spezial 1 sec - 1/300th sec plus B

Lens: Pantar f/2.8 45mm

Format: 35mm roll film.

Dimensions/weight: 13 x 8.5 x 6.5cm. 625g

Cosmetic condition (see photos and definitions): Excellent. Leather covering complete and unmarked.  Nickel plated fittings are in near mint condition throughout. Satin chrome top plate unmarked.

Cosmetic defects: Just a few very minor marks through normal use.

Operational condition: The camera is working well but has a couple of issues. The rapid winder is working well (but see below). The shutter fires on all settings and timing sounds right. The focus and the aperture appear to be working as they should. The exposure meter responds to light. The viewfinder is crystal clear.

Operational defects: The rapid winder is noisy when returning. The lens appears clean to the naked eye, but has fungus when viewed under a strong light. It will need a clean if you intend to use this camera.

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The small print (please read carefully)

Disclaimer: 

This camera has not been tested with film. Any camera of this age would probably benefit from a general mechanical service if you intend to use it. I check all lenses for fungus as best I can, but do not guarantee that any lens is entirely fungus free. I recommend having any lens professionally cleaned if you intend to use the camera. Due to the age of this camera it is being sold as seen without warranty.  

Cosmetic condition definitions:

Mint: As new in original box, may be unused

Near Mint:  Appears new on first inspection. May be one or two very minor defects

Excellent:  A well looked after camera showing some signs of use with just a few minor defects

Good:  A well looked after camera, well used but with no major defects. May be some paint loss, a few leather scuffs, a small ding, etc

Fair: Some significant defects. May be some major paint loss, small areas of missing leather, damage to top plate, bellows damaged but usable, etc

Poor: Major damage, corrosion, missing parts, split bellows etc

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