Zeiss-Ikon Contax IIIa Black Dial 35mm Film Camera Sonnar 1:1.5 f=50mm Lens w/ Accessories

Zeiss-Ikon Contax IIIa Black Dial 35mm Film Camera Sonnar 1:1.5 f=50mm Lens w/ Accessories:

Superb vintage Zeiss-Ikon Contax IIIa film camera with original leather field case, instruction manual, tables book, UV filter & case, lens hood, Zeiss Sonnar 1:1.5 f=50mm lens, lens cap and turret viewfinder. There is also a one page pamphlet for an accessory tucked inside the manual. The UV filter is a Zeiss UV 1X. Camera has serial number A61106 on shoe, and matching number inside camera.

This camera is in beyond excellent condition physically, some where in the near mint range. There is no paint wear and no scratches or scuffs or wear-through to the chrome, and no dents or dings of any kind, and no bumps on the back at all. There is some ever-so-slight wear beside the timer lever on front (where camera would have been held to take photos). The light meter responds to light and shutter is functioning. The leather field case is in very good to excellent condition with no damage and only light wear. The leather is nice and has no rips, tears or any considerable scuffing.

No signs of internal corrosion. Gold rectangle clearly visible in viewfinder. Winding knob turns smoothly. Focus turns smoothly. Camera has not been tested with film, nor has shutter speed and rangefinder been tested or calibrated. The light meter, though working (ie. responding to light), has not been calibrated or tested for accuracy. Screw heads look clean, no scratches on camera at all. No obvious damage or wear to lens.

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