Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Same here. So looking for a 2nd one at a lower price than 750$. I have a Minox 35ML, but the lens is not as good as the Contax' and it has insufficient or non-existing focus possibility. Funny little cameran though. --- > From: "eric" <leica_korenman@hotmail.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:05:41 -0400 > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] a word about the Contax T > > You have piqued my interest - I miss having a compact pocketable camera (had > a T3, but sold it). > Any camera stores that have used contax T s? > The mint one listed is a bit out of range.. > Eric > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Quach, Jean-Marc (STL)" <JQuach@express-scripts.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 10:40 AM > Subject: RE: [Leica] a word about the Contax T > > >> I support Rei's assessment of the lovely Contax T. I've had 3 Contax T > since its introduction, and have been my preferred camera when I travel. > It's light, quiet, and very pocketable , especially without the flash. The > 5-element zeiss lens is super sharp, and the semi-automatic does allow a > fair amount of control. Its is a manual focus true rangefinder camera. > When it first came out , it was dubbed the Rolls Royce of rangefinder > cameras. >> >> Film loading is critical, as overlaps will occur if not properly tension > before closing the back. >> >> Metro camera repair in NYC will service this camera, and still has a few > extra top plates. >> >> I still use this camera today. >> >> Jean-Marc >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Rei Shinozuka [mailto:shino@panix.com] >> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 8:41 AM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: [Leica] a word about the Contax T >> >> >> just to put in a kind word, the "T" is very unique camera, the only modern > folding rangefinder-focus 35mm camera i know of. came out around 1984, and > started the posh 35 revolution. when mine was lost, i looked high and low > for a replacement. >> >> the "T" has aperture-priority on the shutter ring and an f38/f2.8 zeiss > lens to boot!! >> >> it's a little large with the detachable flash mounted, but tiny without. > the further good news is that the flash has a relatively high GN of 14 @ > 100ASA. can use flash at every aperture. mine was >> always set to f8 when on flash (loaded with XP1 in those days) and boy > were >> the negs sharp. i also shot kdachromes and people were amazed at the >> quality. >> >> takes normal button batteries. >> >> and essex camera can still service this camera. >> >> make sure the rangefinder is accurate wide-open and that >> the meter is accurate and i don't think you can go wrong. >> >> i think the T3 is equally noteworthy but in a completely different way. >> >> -rei >> >> p.s. (i have no relation or interest in jesskramer's >> business, but i think the "T" is a lovely and relatively obscure camera.) >> >> >> On Apr08 22:53, JessKramer@aol.com wrote: >>> Complete set Mint Minus Black Contax T Pocketable High Quality >>> Rangefinder >>> >>> This is the Manual Rangefinder Original T Contax , with presentation >>> box, >>> flash and instruction manual >>> >>> Body designed by Porsche, Zeiss 38mm 2.8 lens >>> >>> Check Out Dante Stella's Review >>> Click here: Contax T (or T*) Original >>> >>> Asking $ 750.00 >>> >>> Jesse >> >> -- >> Rei Shinozuka shino@panix.com >> Ridgewood, New Jersey >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> ******* Confidentiality Notice ******* >> This email, its electronic document attachments, and the contents of its > website linkages may contain confidential health information. This > information is intended solely for use by the individual or entity to whom > it is addressed. If you have received this information in error, please > notify the sender immediately and arrange for the prompt destruction of the > material and any accompanying attachments. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >