[Leica] help identifying a contax

[vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)]

It is a IIa but I can't quite make out whether it is a color dial or 
black dial.  Are all the shutter speeds black?  If yes, then it is a 
black dial.  It determines the type of flash sync that you have (red = 
electrical, black = mechanical).

You can read more about them here:  http://cameraquest.com/conrf.htm

Yours looks like in very nice shape, with no Zeiss bumps. 

Vick




doug kim wrote:
> hi everyone,
>
> I have a family heirloom kind of, a contax that my grandfather owned. I've
> had it for years sitting on my bookcase and only until last week's
> earthquake when it fell, did I wonder what it was.
>
> is it a contax III? I have no experience or knowledge with these cameras.
> here are some pics:
>
> http://www.ricecracker.net/galleries/contax/index.html
>
> any info or pointing me to an online resource would be appreciated.
>
> thanks in advance!
>
> doug
>
>