https://metapixl.com/p/marius/929860048536836000

#contax #zeiss #foma #fomapan #35mm

Beautiful pictures from Waikawa, New Zealand, shot on Contax 167MT & Kodak Portra 400. https://viewfromtheendoftheworld.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/waikawa-2/

#filmphotography #believeinfilm #filmcamera #analogphotography #filmisnotdead #contax #kodakportra400 #ishootfilm #shootfilm #filmcommunity #grainisgood

The early #Contax IIa (black dial) models don’t have a PC socket; instead, a mechanical pin is pushed out into an adapter — a #Mechanical timing device that delays the triggering of the flash.

Two versions exist: the 1361 for flashbulbs, and the 1366 for “Elektronenblitz” (modern flash).

I made a #Mod from a 1366 (Braun) to TS. It didn’t work at first until I found the adjustment screw under a cap. Now I need to find a way to confirm proper sync.

#Zeiss #Vintage #FlashPhotography

Love how they laid it out overall — especially that you can browse the manual while keeping the parts reference always visible on the left and right.

#Vintage #Manual #ManualMonday #Contax #Zeiss

“Die Ausgereifte”

Finally found a good quote for a Contax IIa. Cosmetically and mechanically, I don’t think they come any bette today. Everything works. Tested the shutter speeds — spot on. A great surprise came with the package: the original manual and a booklet expanding on the usage.

Ausgereift, indeed. Naturally it’s leagues above the Kiev; and still a great step up from the Contax II I was able to briefly handle a few months ago.

#Vintage #Photography #AnalogPhotography #Zeiss #Contax

‘Marty Supreme’ Star Brings a Contax G2 Camera Along on Promo Tour https://petapixel.com/2026/01/06/marty-supreme-star-brings-a-contax-g2-camera-along-on-promo-tour-odessa-azion/ #sabrinacarpenter #martysupreme #odessaazion #contaxg2 #Culture #Analog #contax

Long long day in the office. Now some relaxing, some retouching of freshly developed black and white pictures that arrived today. #contax #zeiss

After I have serviced my #contax SLR last weekend, I have written a blog post to document it.

https://dm2lct.radio/blog/Contax_FB_Shutter_Repair/

Maybe it is useful for someone. Please let me now if I can explain anything better.

#photography #vintage #believeinfilm #film #repair

So. Gerade hat die kleine Contax etwas mehr Liebe als sonst bekommen. Nachdem ich alles gereinigt und die zu ölenden Stellen neu geölt und eingestellt hatte, funktioniert der Verschluss wieder prächtig.
Gerade liegt sie auf dem Fensterbrett, um zu schauen, wie sie sich bei Kälte verhält.

#believeinfilm #photography #filmphotography #Pentacon #contax

Black and white image of a small dog with upright ears, resting its head on a patterned cushion. The dog has a white face with a dark nose and a distinctive dark marking around its eyes extending over its forehead. A harness is visible on its back, and a soft, blurred background suggests a cozy setting.

#FilmIsNotDead #BelieveInFilm #FilmPhotography #Contax #ContaxG2 #CarlZeiss #DogsOfMastodon

#GrumpyTim spend additional days trying to resurrect an old #Contax 137MA SLR camera after severe damage from leaking batteries. (That body from 1982 had 3 SMD ICs, and was priced around 1000€ in todays money)
Flex-PCB tracing, drawing diagrams and patching broken and corroded traces.
Spoiler: still not fully working, but progress.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHOyN0NL0n4
#retrophotography

Sabrina Carpenter Spotted Using a Gorgeous Contax G2 Camera https://petapixel.com/2025/10/29/sabrina-carpenter-spotted-using-a-gorgeous-contax-g2-camera/ #sabrinacarpenter #rangefinder #popculture #contaxg2 #Culture #Analog #analog #contax #film #genz

Was kind of a though day. But hey, I am going all into analogue photography again. #contax #blog