German made 35mm coupled rangefinder camera. Very shiny! The Zeiss Ikon Contessa series arrived in 1950 and went through various upgrades and remodeling exercises up to 1971. The early models were of the folding type, whilst those made after 1960 were the rigid type. However all accept the standard 35mm cassette film which is available from almost any outlet. Generally speaking Zeiss cameras were very well made - even the cheaper versions, in which category the Contessa LBE falls. A 1960's baby this one, with lots of very cool chrome. When received this camera had malfunctioning aperture leaves. For some reason I decided to start the task of repair at quarter to midnight one night, I got to bed at 04:14. Donated by Mr. R Palmer, June 2000.
Body No.G10953
Shutter, Prontor 500LK, speeds B, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250 &
500th, with delayed release.
Lens, Zeiss Tessar No.4033497, 50mm f/2.8
Condition, 5F
