Silver Tan Contax II via Ukraine

[deeslexia]

SILVER TAN CONTAX II

Here is the Contax II rebuilt from a parts wreck by Kiev engineers in Ukraine .
What little there was of the black paint was removed and the bare metal polished .
The self timer mechanism had been removed . There was no covering so new tan leather .

Evocative brassing to the rangefinder window and focus wheel plus plenty of scratches inside , signifying a hard like .

It now works exquisitely with the original shutter , with crystal clear rangefinder .

Testament , not just to the engineering of this well used 75 year old camera , but to the skills and dedication of the ex-Arsenal Kiev Techs who rebuilt both my Contaxes .

CONTAX II BLACK PAINT AND LEATHER .

This one is actually less original than the tan one .

It was made from a box of Contax parts and has a 1955 approx Kiev shutter assembly , which is actually a better idea as it is 20 years younger !

The rear leather with Zeiss stamping was saved with new 1950s Kiev leather to the front .

Both cameras work exquisitely and cost me £150 each .

dee

 

[IanG]

Very nice, classic cameras.

Ian

 

[The Barbarian]

Purists might turn up their noses at these, but there's a fascination with such Russian wizardry. With "fakes" now being openly collected, it's likely such hybrid cameras are going to appreciate in value.

 

[Derrel]

Very sexy beasts indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jaemie]

Sweet stuff!

 

[stlbob]

I have enough slr's..looking for my first rangefinder.Those are purtty..