Contax II A . Rangefinder camera. ( postwar 1950 ). Body. nice and clean

Contax II A. Rangefinder camera. ( 1950 ). Body.

The Contax II is an 35mm rangefinder camera release by Zeiss in 1936 and was the successor of the Contax I, this was the first camera with an rangefinder and viewfinder combined in a single window. The Contax II was the impressive response from Zeiss for the demand for 35mm “Leica type camera’s “. This demand for high quality 35mm system rangefinder cameras was bases on the increasing availability  of 35mm motion film, packed in to spools and marketed to amateurs as well as professional photographer. This was a solid made camera made with the best materials available at this period.

Type : 35mm Rangefinder camera.

Lens mount : Contax inner and outer bayonet.

Focusing : manual by means of a turning wheal on top of the body

Shutter: Vertical shutter blinds from metal.

Self-timer : Yes.

Dimensions : 135 x 77 x  42mm

Weight  : 460 grams ( body only)