DONATING Zeiss Ikon Contaflex

[invisible]

Donating lenses is the kindest thing you could do for your fellow photographer and you deserve to be commended non-stop for what you've been doing.

Unfortunately, giving away a collectible camera like this one is not an act of kindness but a sin. Your spot in heaven is no longer guaranteed.

 

[pixmedic]

Donating lenses is the kindest thing you could do for your fellow photographer and you deserve to be commended non-stop for what you've been doing.

Unfortunately, giving away a collectible camera like this one is not an act of kindness but a sin. Your spot in heaven is no longer guaranteed.

I agree with you 100%. but it isnt for the reason you said.

I doubt the camera is better off wasting away in my closet than going to someone who will actually use it. much like a dog in a shelter. the shelter may love the dog, but they still want to see it go to a good home.

 

[invisible]

Fair enough.

Say hi to Beelzebub for me

 

[pixmedic]

Fair enough.

Say hi to Beelzebub for me

you got a good film soul. maybe you could provide a good home for the contaflex?
im sure it would appreciate a CLA and some film

 

[invisible]

Fair enough.

Say hi to Beelzebub for me

you got a good film soul. maybe you could provide a good home for the contaflex?

I could, and I appreciate being considered, but I don't fit two of the requirements: I'm in Canada, and I don't shoot film (I'm just a collector). If you don't find anybody to give this beauty a new life, by all means feel free to dump it on me – my shelf will be ecstatic.

 

[pixmedic]

Fair enough.

Say hi to Beelzebub for me

you got a good film soul. maybe you could provide a good home for the contaflex?

I could, and I appreciate being considered, but I don't fit two of the requirements: I'm in Canada, and I don't shoot film (I'm just a collector). If you don't find anybody to give this beauty a new life, by all means feel free to dump it on me – my shelf will be ecstatic.

Well, i dont have anything against Canadians... My wife is from canada.
For you, we would overlook your location. I'll keep the thread up a bit longer and see who chimes in. Im not against collectors, I just really would like it to go to someone who has fairly decent working knowledge of the camera. Especially someone knowledgeable enough to give her a good CLA. She deserves it.

 

[Mrkyar]

Oh my. Brings back such memories. Used one and also a kamiya c330 while in high school. 1971

 

[vintagesnaps]

Jason, I've enjoyed your sense of humor (things going bump in the night!). If nothing else this thread got me interested in looking up info. about the Contaflex. In the process I found that an area camera store actually has one in working condition and one for parts which should suit my needs.

So I think I'll withdraw my name from consideration. Good luck weth your efforts in finding cameras new homes.

 

[nreed_94]

Hello Pixmedic,
I would definitely like to be considered for this. I have a love for German film cameras, and this would be a great addition! 35mm is perfect for me, because it is all I use to shoot. Right now my favorite camera to use is a Praktica LTL3, another great German camera. I've been really wanting to get something with the name "Zeiss" on it. For a while now I have been looking to find a Zeiss lens or camera, but most seem to be way out of my price range. So this donation makes for a perfect opportunity to try and get something from an excellent camera company. This looks to be a great sized camera, so it would make a nice fit in my dorm room. So far, I don't have anything like this, nor anything this cool. Thanks again for all of your donations. I'm looking forward to hearing about the recipient!
-Nick

 

[pixmedic]

Bizump

 

[Crollo]

This is amazing. Too bad I'm in Canada.

Seriously guys? There's only like 3-4 people that are actually interested in this? Man, people must really hate film.

 

[07Vios]

I wouldn't mind being considered for this. First SLR I used was a film camera back in high school in a photography class (taking and developing pics, and everything in between). I had fun with it, and I'm sure it'll force me to compose better since it's a get it right or not type of deal with film (unless you don't mind spending on buying film and having it developed).

 

[dearlybeloved]

I am supremely interested in this camera. I have a Minolta x370s with a 35-70mm lens and I have been looking for something different. I would love to give it a home, so please count me in as a possible owner! :hail:

 

[Mike_E]

I gave one of these to a kid at church and she's still using it.

I kind of miss it but I'm more likely to take my F3 or Contax llla (or my little Ikonta) when shooting 135.

That lens is No Slouch either.

 

[yioties]

I would love to have it but I have no experience in film!