P3D Contaflex

[BK Nowlan <bknowlan@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Who can compare the lenses on a Contaflex to a Realist or Kodak?  Anyone
> have experience with both?  I'm wondering about the quality of the Zeiss
> lenses of that era for clarity and contrast.
> 
> I'm planning out my next hacking project.  I'm thinking the Contaflex might
> be a good camera, with it's all manual, no electronics exposure system.   I
> hear it has a meter, but I don't know if it's in the viewfinder or not.  I
> think I can link up the Compur shutters, if it's like the one I have here.
> And that funky looking styling.  Goes with a red suit, for sure.
> 
> But how are those lenses?  I'd hate to get the one model of Zeiss lenses
> that stink.

Just so happens I recently got a mint one and was assured the lense was
sharp.  I will shoot with it this weekend and report back.  Is there any
particular way I should test this camera? 

Brenda


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