{"product_id":"zeiss-ikon-contessa-35mm-compact","title":"Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35mm Compact","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeiss Ikon Contessa 35mm Compact - Good Condition | Classic West German Compact with Zeiss-Opton Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Zeiss Ikon Contessa is one of the most beautifully crafted and historically significant 35mm compact cameras ever produced — a genuine masterpiece of West German precision engineering that combines a superb Zeiss-Opton Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 fixed lens with a coupled rangefinder and an elegant folding body design. The Zeiss-Opton Tessar formula — universally known as the “Eagle Eye” — delivers exceptional sharpness, natural colour rendering, and outstanding contrast that consistently impresses even by modern standards. The Contessa represents the pinnacle of Zeiss Ikon’s post-war compact camera engineering — solid, precise, and deeply satisfying to shoot with. Serial number SR 608903.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeiss-Opton Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 fixed lens — legendary Eagle Eye optical formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast f\/2.8 maximum aperture for good low-light performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupled rangefinder for precise and accurate focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant folding design — slim and pocketable when closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in uncoupled selenium exposure meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid West German precision construction of the highest quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine icon of post-war German compact camera engineering history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing or folding mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics: Lens clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; Tessar coatings intact; rangefinder patch clear and accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; aperture and focus controls operating smoothly; folding mechanism operating smoothly; film transport functioning as expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“The Zeiss Ikon Contessa is one of those cameras that photographers and collectors hold in genuine reverence — a beautifully crafted piece of West German precision engineering that delivers the legendary Tessar optical quality in a supremely elegant folding package. The coupled rangefinder is precise and satisfying to use, and the overall quality of construction is simply exceptional. A genuine icon of post-war German photographic history.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeiss Ikon Contessa camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Zeiss Ikon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Contessa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: SR 608903\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: Zeiss-Opton Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 (fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar formula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (135)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: Coupled rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: Manual with built-in selenium meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter Speed: 1s – 1\/500s + Bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture Range: f\/2.8 – f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.0m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Thread: 40.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Coupled rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Flash: No — flash sync socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 120 x 75 x 45mm (folded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 380g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rangefinder Cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zeiss Ikon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58033710203220,"sku":"A178W5169SK","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_7519_dd46417a-285f-4f21-9080-53ed547c759b.jpg?v=1793275124","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/zeiss-ikon-contessa-35mm-compact","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}