Zeiss Icon Contina 1A.....$20 dollar camera built in 1954 worth it?

Driline · 09-09-2022, 06:33 PM - **3 Likes**

I just shot a roll of Fuji 100 through my newly acquired Zeiss Icon Contina 1A and I have to say it was a pleasure to use. The photographs speak for themselves.......
Not to bad for a scale focus camera I.E. guess the distance

MarkJerling · 09-09-2022, 06:51 PM

Nice shots. That camera looks pristine!

**StiffLegged** · 09-10-2022, 12:38 AM

I had one of those when I was a nipper, enjoy it!

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-10-2022, 09:41 AM

Wow, that camera looks immaculate for $20, and the results speak volumes. Well done.

Driline · 09-10-2022, 09:55 AM

I really like it's big brother the IIA since it has the lightmeter included but they both take the same photo quality.

**StiffLegged** · 09-10-2022, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by Driline

I really like it's big brother the IIA since it has the lightmeter included …

D’you know, I had quite forgotten the light meter on mine; just that pin on the hinge to push and the flap springs up! Happy days!

**ismaelg** · 09-10-2022, 01:02 PM

BEAUTIFUL results from a BEAUTIFUL camera!
Love it!

Thanks,
Ismael

09-09-2022, 06:33 PM - 3 Likes	#1
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Zeiss Icon Contina 1A.....$20 dollar camera built in 1954 worth it? I just shot a roll of Fuji 100 through my newly acquired Zeiss Icon Contina 1A and I have to say it was a pleasure to use. The photographs speak for themselves....... Not to bad for a scale focus camera I.E. guess the distance

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09-09-2022, 06:51 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Nice shots. That camera looks pristine!

09-10-2022, 12:38 AM	#3
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,633	I had one of those when I was a nipper, enjoy it!

09-10-2022, 09:41 AM	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	Wow, that camera looks immaculate for $20, and the results speak volumes. Well done.

09-10-2022, 09:55 AM	#5
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705 Original Poster	I really like it's big brother the IIA since it has the lightmeter included but they both take the same photo quality.

09-10-2022, 10:06 AM	#6
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,633	Originally posted by Driline I really like it's big brother the IIA since it has the lightmeter included … D’you know, I had quite forgotten the light meter on mine; just that pin on the hinge to push and the flap springs up! Happy days!

09-10-2022, 01:02 PM	#7
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	BEAUTIFUL results from a BEAUTIFUL camera! Love it! Thanks, Ismael