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Zeiss Ikon CONTAREX BOOKLET Product booklet
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3 Standardlenses
f o r a l l p h o t o g r a p h y i n c l u d i n g c l o s e -
u p s - w i t h o u t s u p p l e m e n t a r yl e n s e s
Rapid interchangeabilityof bayonet-mounted
l e n s e s .
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The standard lens of the CONTAREX,
the six-element ZEISSB-PLANAB f i'2,
50 mm, ranks among the most famous
lenses in the world today. Particular
advantages of this lens are outstanding
flatness of field and an unusually wide
focusing range" With CONTAREXyou
can take pictures as close as 11 inches
from the subject (15 inches from the
focal plane). No supplementary lenses
or special viewfinders are required for
t h e s e a m a z i n g c l o s e - u p s !
There is no need to go through labo-
rious calculations to determine the ex-
posure f actor when taking close-up
pictures.The ZEISSB-PLANARfi2,50 mm
as well as all other 25, 35, 50 and 55 mm
CONTAREXlenses features automatic ex-
posure compensation which automat-
ically adjusts the aperture as you focus
the lens for close-up work.
Two additional standard lenses are
available for the CONTAREX,the ZEISS
TESSAR f12.8, 50 mm, and the ZEISS
P L A N A Rf 1 1 . 4 , 5 5m m .
The ZEISSTESSARf i2.8, 50 mm can
be used as close as 10 inches(14 inches
from the film plane).
The ultra-fast ZEISSPLANAR f 11.4,
55 mm lens is ideally suited for avail-
able light as well as for night photo-
graphy.
Closest focusing distance with this
lens is 14 inches (18 inches from the
f i l m p l a n e ) .
Both lenses incorporate automatic
aperture correction for close-ups.
{ Theseinteriorand close-uppictureshave
lreen taken with the same lens. the ZEISS
B-PI-ANAR.Theclose-uodistancewas I 1 inches.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
The ViewfinderSystem Whether photomicrograph, close-up or telephoto shot, the CONTAREXfinder
T h e p i c t u r e r s a l w a y s s e e n a s r t always displays the exactframing of the
a p p e a r s r n t h e f i n a l p r i n t o r s l r d e sublect- radiantly bright, sharp, upright.
unrmpeded and perfectly free from
p a r a l l a x "
The CONTABEXembodies two focus-
rng systems, a split-image rangefinder
a n d a g r o u n d g l a s s r i n g " T h e o p e r a t i o n
of the two ls simultaneous. Focusrng
subiects with clean vertical lines rs
easiest when thre split-image range-
N E W I T h e s t a n d a r d f o c u s i n g s c r e e n firrder is used, whr{e the ground glass
w i t h s p l r t - r n r a g rea n g e f r n d ecr a n n o w b e rs ideal for focr.rsrngon sublects of a
i n t e r c h a n g e dw r t h a p l a i n g r o u n d - o i a s s more uniforrn oattern - lattices, fishing
screen or a clear-Elass screen witl'r nets. etc. Wrth either system precise
engraved cross-lines When it rs il focusing is srrnplyand rapidly achreved
q u e s t t o n o f l u d o r n g t h e o v e r a l i i m a 6 1 e The pointer of the coupled exposuresharpness (rmpc,rtantfor close-up ancl
meter appears at the side of the view-m a c r o p h o t o g r a p h y ) t h e g r o u n d - g l a s s
finder rrnage. lt does not interfere withscreen wili be fourid extremely useful
sublect observation and is easily ad-T h e c l e a r - c l a s ss c r e e n r s r e c o m m e n d e d
for photomicrography There is a spe- lusted whrle usrng the viewfinder
c i a l f o c u s r n g s c r e e n w i t h s p l i t - i m a g e The instant return mirror rs another
r a n g e f r n d e ra n d g r o u n d - g l a s s r t n g f o r enhancing feature"lmmediateiyafter the
2 5 0 m n r a n d l a n g e r t e l e p h o t o l e n s e s shutter is released, the subject reap-
pears in the viewfinder. In short, the
W simpleCONTAREXto useis yourviewfinderguaranteesystemof pictureof the
perfection.
a n d t h e g r o u n d - g l a s sr i n g .
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ExposureAutomation The CONTABEX is the f irst camera vantagefor measuring in extremelypoor
with f ocal plane shutter ever pro- light. The pointer of the exposure meter
F o r t h e v e r y f r r s t t i m e l A f o c a l - p l a n e duced in which shutter speed and aper- can be seen in the viewfinder, as well
s h u t t e r i s c o u p l e d w i t h b u i l t - i ne x p o s u r e ture settings are coupled with the as in a window on top of the camerameter exposure meter. You can pre-select body. This built-in exposure meter is
either setting (shutter speed or aper- e x t r e m e l y d e p e n d a b l e u n d e r a l l k i n d s
ture) and then find the other setting by of conditions.
lining up the exposure meter pointer in Available shutter speed settings the viewfinder"For special work, the ex- range from 1 Io 111000thof a second, posure meter can be quickly uncoupled. includrng B" The delayed-actiondevice
The CONTAHEXexposure meter has can be adjusted from two to ten sec-
an unusually wide rneasuring range. ln onds. The CONTAREXshutter is fully
most cases, it is used for neflectedlight synchronized for flashbulbs and elec-
readings. By simply removing a light tronic flash. M or X type synchronization
baffle in front of the photo-electriccell, is automatically selected as you set a
the meter can be converted to incident- shutter speed.To guard againstpossible
l i g h t r e a d i n g s . T h i s w i l l a l s o m a k e t h e errors in f lash synchronization,all shut-
exposure meter 16 times more sensitive ter speed settings are colorcoded.
than with a light baffle, a special ad-
P o i n t e r o n s i d e o f v i e w f i n d e r f i e i d - e a s v r o Aperture or shutter speed can be pre- Withoutthe light baffle the measurinqrange
a d l u s t i n t h e t a k i n g p o s i t i o n . selectedwith the aperturesettingwheel, or of the exposuremeter is increasedby four
shutterspeeddial, respectively" f/stops.View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
The Interchangeable
Magazine Back
From Black-and-Whiteto Color in a few
seconds
.ti
Every amateur has experienced the The interchangeableback provides a
disappointment of missing a perfect flexibility which heretofore was obtain-
color shot becausehis camera was load- able only by using additional camera
ed with black-and-whitefilm; or when bodies. With interchangeablebacks you
therewas a good opportunityfor a good savethe cost of complete camera bodies
artificial light shot, his camera was and have less equipment to carry.
loaded with daylight film.
In industrial and scientific photogra-
Those disappointmentsare over. The phy, several lab technicians may use
novel interchangeableback for the CON- the same camera.By using interchange-
TAREX makes it possible to exchange able backs they can retain their film and
partially exposed rolls of film in sec- have it processed at their own conven-
o n d s , i n f u l l d a y l i g h t a n d w i t h o u t t h e r e n c e .
l o s s o f a s i n g l e f r a m e !View original page 10Page 19 · Read text
NEW! Data Recording on Filrn
Technical data, coCe numbers or dates
can now be recorded on the film at the
Iime of exposure. You simply write the
pertinent rnformation on a plastic re-
cording strrp, which rs inserted into a
slrtin the back of the CONTAREXcamera.
Data on strip will be cleariy visible
within the actual picture area of the
processed negative or transparency.
N o m o r e t r m e - c o n s u m i n gm a r k i n g o f
E i n r s h e sd l i d e s o r o n n t s !
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track unit, greatly facilitatescritical foc- An additional bellows lens hoodThe CONTAREXis widely used
using and accurate framing of the sub- can also be used as a special effects by professionalsand specialists to solve ject. By using CARL ZEISS Luminar ob- box. Accessories photo- for copying and
the most intricate photographic prob- jectives, instead of regular CONTAREX micrography are described later on in l e m s lenses, magnificationsup to 12 x can be this brochure,
obtained.
1 : 2 1 : 1 2 : 1
35 mm cameras are now being used in fi4 5, 21 mm
scientific,medical, industrial,press and
even studio photography. The require- Zeiss Distagon f/2 B, 25 mm
ments of these professionals are rigid
and most diversified; unsurpassedqual- ZeissB-Di n f/4, 35 mm
ity, greater flexibility, ruggedness, ut- on fi2, 35 mm
most dependability are an absolute
necessity. The CONTAREX offers all Zeiss Tessar fi2,8, 50 mm
these features and many more. There-
fore, it is not surprising that more pro- Zeiss B-Planar f/2, 50 mm
fessional people all over the world se-
lect CONTAREXcameras for their daily Zeiss Planar f/l 4. 55 mm
research work.
Special Reproduction Lens, ZETSS Zeiss Sonnar f/2, 85 mm
S-PLANARf/4, 50 mm, is designed to Zeiss Sonnar f/4. 135 mm
offer needle-sharp definition for copy
work. The focusing mount of this lens Ze iss Olymp ia -S onnarf/2 B,
is calibrated to show exact scales of
reproduction. The entire range includes Zeiss Olympia-Sonnarf/4,
ratios 1:2.8to 1 :13,which are equivalent
to the following field sizes: 3" x 4" to Zeiss Mirotar f/4.5, 500 mm
12" x17 " .There is no better lens for criti-
cal copywork than this ZETSSS-PLANAR. Zeiss Mirotar f/5.6, 1000mm
ZEISSTESSARt13.5,115 mm, a short- 50-mm-lens+ Zeiss Photo
barrel lens to be used exclusively with
the Focusing Bellows Attachmeni. This
combination focuses from infinity down
to same size (ratio 1 :1). The CONTAREX essar f/3.5, 115 mm i
Focusing Bellows Attachment,a double- 1 : 5 0 1 : 2 0 1 : 1 0 / : E 1 : 6 1 : 4 1 : 2 1 : 1 2 : 1 4 : 1
U-- S ca le .o f R epr oduction F ocusing r ange of 2 inch | .o"r"rng range or rne renses wrrn
Focusing range of (50 mm) lens plus 20 cm tocusing bellows and fu l l l e n s
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Gonlanc>x
Copyingand photomicrograPhY
CONTAREXon microscopeREPROPHOT
REPROPHOT,Ahigh-performance copying
device with manifold applications. The feet
of the mount can be unscrewed, so that
scales of reproduction between 1: 1 and 1: 8'7
(size of original 210 x 291 mm [approx'
B1/t x 1 13l+in]) can be obtained'
Table Copying Device: Extremely versa-
tile for all kinds of copying. The camera
o so that support can be swung through 180
originals of any size can be copied' The
illuirination device has four reflectors and
guarantees a perfectly constant and even
i"gte" of illumination which includes the
The CONTABEXcan also be attached
"oiner".in an oblique position for close-ups.
Micro Attachrnent: Only an adapter and
adapter ring are needed for attaching the
corirnnEx to the microscope. The Angle
Finder makes horizontal viewfinding possible
and is also practical for copying, as well as
for taking "worm's-eye view" pictures.
The coNraREX can of course also be com-
bined with other scientific special-purpose
instruments.
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De luxe Carrying Case Small Universal Case Large Universal Case
for CONTAREXwith or without inter- for CONTAREXwith or without inter- for CONTAREXwith or without inter-
changeable back, with one lens in the changeable back, with one lens in the changeable back, with standard lens in
camera (up to 135 mm focal length) and camera (up to 135 mm focal length) and the camera, and carrying straP;
carrying strap. When the camera lens carrying strap. When the camera lens 3 additional lenses, up to 135 mm (with
has a focal length of up to 85 mm, even has a focal length not exceeding 85 mm, the exceptionof the Biogonf 14.5,21mm);
the filter and lens hood may remain at- even thefilter and lens hood may remain 1 interchangeableback;
tached; attached; 1 ZEISSPrism Monocular 8 x 30 B with
2 filters, or 1 filter and 1 Proxar lens; 1 additional lens, up to 135 mm (with adapter, or
1 lens hood for standard or wide-angle the exceptionof the Biogonf 14.5,21mm); 1 interchangeableback;
l e n s ; 1 interchangeable back; 2 fiiters, or 1 filter and 1 Proxar lens;
1 film cassette. 2 filters, or 1 filter and 1 Proxar lens; 2 lens hoods (for wide-angle and stan-
1 lens hood for standard or wide-angle d a r d l e n s ) ;
l e n s . 1 cable release;
3 film cassettes.
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