{"product_id":"1964-zeiss-ikon-contarex-bullseye-35mm-slr-camera-body-with-interchangeable-back-dark-slide","title":"1964 Zeiss IKON Contarex Bullseye 35mm SLR Camera Body With Interchangeable Back \u0026 Dark Slide","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1964 Zeiss IKON Contarex Bullseye 35mm SLR Camera Body With Interchangeable Back \u0026amp; Dark Slide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual looking camera, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eserial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eD23404,\u003c\/span\u003e is a 1964 Zeiss IKON Contarex Bullseye 35mm SLR Camera Body With Interchangeable Back \u0026amp; Dark Slide. The camera is sold without a Zeiss lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera body is in excellent cosmetic condition with only a few small blemishes on the chrome and body.  The shutter cocks and depresses satisfactorily, and the timer is operating correctly. Tested at 1\/8 second speed setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have not had a film through the camera and \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe Selenium meter does not appear to be active\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlthough working, It would benefit from a professional clean and service as it hasn't been used for a number of years. The price has been adjusted accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst SLR with a focal plane shutter, it also has direct meter coupling to the shutter, aperture and film speed! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis particular camera has the serial number D23404, which dates it to 1963\/64. It is the second version of the Contarex I manufactured and has a 6mm slot in the back of the camera to enable you to insert a data strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zeiss IKON Contarex I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: SLR body (chrome and black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zeiss IKON (West Germany) 10.2401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1964, serial number \u003cspan\u003eD23404\u003c\/span\u003e {\u003cspan\u003eD 20501 to D 21096 and D 21101 to 23604, were produced from 1963-1964}\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilms\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35mm, speeds up to 1600 ASA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manual focus f1.4-f22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Synchronisation: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlashbulb and electronic flash automatic flash control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Focusing systems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Split image rangefinder and ground glass ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 to 1\/1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Selenium meter \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(photoelectric cell- not working)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e located in the 'bullseye.' ASA range 5-1600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotshoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Lens System (not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBayonet Mounted Zeiss 21mm f\/4.5 Biogon, 35mm f\/4 Distagon, 50mm f\/2 Planar, 85mm f\/2 Sonnar, 135mm f\/4 Sonnar and 250mm f\/4 Sonnar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their rarity, in good working condition, these cameras can sell for over £700 so we think the quoted price is very keen for a camera of such quality and rarity, especially with the added accessory of the interchangeable back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffectionally known as the Contarex I 'Cyclops or 'Bullseye,' all settings can be read from the top of the camera. Its extremely complex design contributed to the demise of Zeiss but it is, arguably, the best 35mm SLR ever made; 'designed to handle any photographic task.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe camera has an interlocking mechanism, which makes removing the interchangeable camera back impossible unless you follow the correct sequence as dictated by the manufacturer. If this is done incorrectly, you can damage the camera and they are incredibly expensive to have repaired!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eIf you are unfamiliar with this type of camera, we would strongly recommend that you buy and\/or read a manual prior to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This website is an excellent source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/zeiss_ikon\/voigtlander_interchangeable_back.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/zeiss_ikon\/voigtlander_interchangeable_back.pdf.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly more expensive and rarer than the Leica M3, with only 32,000 produced compared with 225,000 Leica M3 over the same period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-photographic-and-imaging-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage photographic equipment.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeiss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44947951812865,"sku":null,"price":314.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1964_Zeiss_IKON_Contarex_Bullseye_35mm_SLR_Camera_Body_With_Interchangeable_Back_Dark_Slide.jpg?v=1728921980","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1964-zeiss-ikon-contarex-bullseye-35mm-slr-camera-body-with-interchangeable-back-dark-slide","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}