Contax 167 mt test books

Many considered the prewar contax the professional 35mm camera, while the leica was for amateurs. The newest the better, all the contax are fantastic cameras. Aug 29, 2015 i wish contax was still making cameras. I bought the package deal for the lenses and i have no use for the camera body. Quantification of burn induced extravasation of evans blue. Contax 167 mt film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. The technical equipment used for the photographic documentation consisted of a 35 mm single lens reflex camera contax 167 mt with stateoftheart electronic apparatus, except for the automatic focusing device. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.

First contax camera to offer the automatic bracketing control a. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings, merchandise, and other classifieds in your neighborhood. I know i have raved about olympus cameras, but holymoly i love this camera. In all honesty if i have to think of a slr model the first to come to my mind is the nikon f3 and, maybe, the canon ae1. Contax guide working with cameras of the contax type the. Basically, after the contax t, i was hooked on contax for a while. Jun 04, 2000 for current contax ttl flash technology 2 or wait a bit.

Contax cameras for sale classifieds on oodle classifieds. That was a superb little manual focus rangefinder and i got some wonderful shots from that thing. Carl zeiss planar history part 3 vintage camera lenses. The contax g2 is a fascinating little unit an autofocusing rangefinder.

The 167 s spot metering system, therefore, works particularly in conjunction with the 167mts exposure meter lock. The 167mt incorporated the worlds first automatic bracketing control abc system, as well as optional spot or. Hello, patty and tom duncan here, the new owners of. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Mix cameralens platforms or reinvigorate vintage glass. Description photographers have never had it so good when it comes to exposure control the contax 167 mt provides all of the functions expected from modern electronic cameras and it includes the worlds first automatic bracketing control with this feature three frames can be shot automatically at different exposure values overexposed normal underexposed either continuously or one at a time the. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. One of the big selling points for me is that it uses aaa batteries, has an amazing viewfinder, and has a spot meter. While rts ii retained the appearance of its predecessor, many regard this as a totally different camera.

It is a fully mechanical, manualfocus, manuallyoperated 35mm slr camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates. The 167mt incorporated the worlds first automatic bracketing control abc system, as well as optional spot or center weighted averaging metering. Being prestigious devices collocated in the high end of the market, contax cameras were immediately equipped with the same planar 1. The first totally manual contax with a mechanical shutter. Although this is delia owens first novel, she long ago distinguished herself as a gifted writer.

In 1990 the rts ii was replaced by the contax rts iii. I recently purchased a couple of lenses along with a contax 167mt. A little historyi got my first contax point and shoot, the original contax t, in 1997. Since a larger lens mount would be desirable, the contax s adopted a screw. Contax film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. Contax began as a camera model in the zeiss ikon line in 1932, and later became a brand. My iia was made in the spring of 1953, it is going to celebrate 56 years birthday orio, administrator t ne cede malis audentior ito ferrania film is reborn. Contax 167 mt instruction manual, user manual, free pdf manual. Contax 167 mt aa nimh rechargeable gp battery 4pk 2500mah check on amazon. The zeiss contax was arguably the best 35mm rangefinder made before wwii, with a larger range of faster and sharper lenses than leica. Some pictures i took with this camera spread in the photostream. I recently purchased this model along with a 9q, i refurbish and restore old film cameras and have also acquired about 7 yashica. The contax n digital inherited such fine n1 features as focus bracketing, wide array diagonal af with dualfocus capability and a very reliable exposure system.

I own ax, st, 167 mt, none of them have ever created a single problem to me and i am shooting loads of film at messy rock concerts. Since i purchased the contax n digital in july 2002, it was my primary substitute for a 35mm camera in most shooting situations. Renowned for the quality of its zeiss lenses, the contax film camera range of 35mm system and compact cameras was popular with high end enthusiasts until production ceased in the early 21st century. Contax guide working with cameras of the contax type the camera guide walter daniel emanuel on. Contax 167 mt instruction manual, user manual, free pdf. Zeiss lenses for contaxyashica mount were manufacrured in japan by yashicas partner tomioka.

The word unique gets bandied around a lot by people who have a limited grasp of its definition. In general contax meter lock is better than others, such as nikon, because contax actually locks the ev, allowing the photographer to change to other apertureshutter speed combinations with the same ev at will. A 167 with the 3570 zoom or a 28, 50, 85 combo work well for a compact package. Ive done one test roll and results have come splendid. Flash synchronisation is electronic at 1125 of a second. The camera feels well built, sturdy, and again, bulky. The pentax me super uses all of the pentax kmount bayonet lenses.

Contax film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. I would like to know what the value is of the 167mt as i would like to sell it, but want to list it at a reasonable price. Contax 167 mt film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Contax 167mt 167 mt167 mt slr camera slr reflex body case by. Once a rich mans camera, what used to cost thousands of 1990s dollars is cheap today. In the mid80s, owens cowrote with her husband cry of the kalahari, which was a bestselling, nonfictional account of traveling and researching africas kalahari desert. Feb 27, 2005 the newest the better, all the contax are fantastic cameras. The contax g is the worlds most advanced 35mm rangefinder camera system.

Home camera articles for sale orders i buy wants repairs books adapters. The contax s2 was originally introduced in october 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of contax cameras. Fotodiox has hundreds of ways to mount lenses onto your dslr or mirorless camera. The 167s spot metering system, therefore, works particularly in conjunction with the 167mts exposure meter lock. In 1982, contax revised the formula of the original contax rts, and created the rts ii. Newer smca lenses work perfectly, just dont expect the green a setting on the aperture ring to do anything automatically. Bring new life to vintage glass whether youre shooting digitally or on film, fotodiox offers a large selection of lens adapters. Contax history from 1932 until 1945 hansjurgen kuc wittig books, huckelhoven germany, 2012 1st edition 1991. Every one that i have had a chance to handle was a pure joy. I havent owned a 167mt but did own a contax 7md and 159mm. You can get a manual for it from this site, but i havent read through it to see if it mentions that battery. The contax 167mt is a 35mm slr camera produced by kyocera in under the contax brand name. Just had a quick look and page 26 says it lasts 10 years and then youve to.

The extra bulk was needed to accommodate the mechanism that would drive the film plane to focus. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. After being embarrassed with the failures of their contax i, zeiss circled the wagons and came up with a winner. It is compatible with mm lenses which have a metal flange that allows. The camera was provided with a data back for the printing of the exact time of photography on each colour slide. Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Find great deals on ebay for contax 645 and mamiya 645.

Get the best deals on contax medium format camera lens when you shop the largest online selection at. Contax 167mt 167 mt167 mt slr camera slr reflex body. One of the joys of that book was the owens description of the natural world, and. Contax rts ii is an slr 35mm film camera, manufactured by yashicakyocera and introduced in 1982. The contax st first impressions cameragx a new life for. Download it and you will be able to work with the lens database is much faster and easier.

Certainly, theres reason to think this might be so. Anyone have any feedback on this film camera, i would like to get a film camera without spending a bundle and since i have a couple of contax lenses i thought it might be an intersting option. Zeiss contax iia bdial, with 50mm f2 opton sonnar lens, clad with test images. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. Those who criticize should read a book on basic photo knowledge or take a course. Detailed service instructions, circuit diagrams, exploded views and numbered parts list.

We will have the website up and running as soon as we can organize 50,000lbs of books and metal shelves into our warehouse in chico, ca. Were observing here the manifestation of a new trend a few film cameras have suddenly reached stardom and make you pay dearly for them while the. Program ae with high and low modes, aperture and shutter p. For your device is available official mobile app all photo lenses from. We have bought the business from ken and petra as they are retiring to germany. I have to say using the 7 and 159 was a joy and worked very well and the images i got were incredible.

While ive been using the first lens and will use the second lens on a 5d, id like to buy a contax camera for film use, as well. Although several contax digital cameras were produced, they failed to achieve much success and production was halted in 2005. Jan 30, 2011 you can get a manual for it from this site, but i havent read through it to see if it mentions that battery. Smcm lenses came out while the me super was shipping. In general contax meter lock is better than others, such as nikon, because contax actually locks the ev, allowing the photographer to change to other. I have the 2885 zoom that works very with the 167, but you will likely wan the battery grip for balance. I have to say using the 7 and 159 was a joy and worked very well and the. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to.

It was a multimode slr with an integrated three frame per second motor drive. Complete exploded views, parts list, service and repair information, electronic adjustment. But for this post i thought id share a few of my feelings toward the contax 167mt coupled with the excellent carl zeiss planar 50mm f1. This camera has a electronicallytimed shutter unit with speeds from 16s to 14000. Like most kyocera made contax slr cameras, it gives the feel and impression of quality. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings, merchandise, and.