Can anyone suggest a good repair service for a Contax IIa? I have a shutter that needs overhaul - about once in every ten shots it fires at 1250 sec instead of the set speed. thanks
Discussion on repairing inoperative Contax SLR cameras, including a 137MA quartz with electronic issues, shared by users on Photo.net.
The Contax was designed so Zeiss didn't have to acquire patent rights from Leica. The shutter is a very complex design and as stated, Henry Scherer is the recognized expert on the restoration of Contax cameras.
However, some others like the Contax 140mm, 210mm and 350mm just aren't that sharp when compared with Hasselblad alternatives like the 100mm, 180mm, 250mm superachromat, and 350mm superachromat.
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The Contax N 17-35mm/f2.8 is the best of all in it's range. It is faster than the Leica. It beats the Canon "L" f2.8 and f4 zooms and also the Nikon (Nikon opinion is second-hand, Canon is from my own experience). The N 24-85mm has superb sharpness, less distortion than most, beautiful color and "snap" and is also a top lens. The Leica 28-90mm is better and faster (I own both), particularly at ...
Contax are reknown for their reliability, and amongst its dedicated forum boards, you will find that this is the mass opinion of those who own and use Contax. The same Contax boards on other forums, you will reveal general snagging lists, but not of the order that you are describing.
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