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ZEISS IKON Contaflex Super User Manual

ZEISS IKON Contaflex Super
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ZEISS IKON Contaflex Super Specifications

General IconGeneral
LensCarl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8
ShutterLeaf shutter
Film Format35mm
Exposure MeterSelenium cell meter
Flash SyncM and X sync
TypeSLR camera
Shutter Speed1s to 1/500s
Weight800g

Summary

Controls and Components Overview

Technical Data of the Contaflex Super

Automatic Exposure Control

Details on the automatic exposure control system and its operation.

Rangefinder and Viewfinder Systems

Explanation of the split-image rangefinder and the bright, parallax-free viewfinder.

General Technical Features

Lists other general features of the camera, including frame counter and accessory shoe.

Special Features of the Contaflex Super

Loading and Unloading the Camera

Opening the Camera Back

Describes how to open the camera back for film loading or unloading.

Loading Film into the Camera

Instructions on how to load film, secure it, and advance the film to the take-up spool.

Preparing for Action After Loading

Steps to prepare the camera after film loading, including winding film and checking rewind knob.

Unloading Film from the Camera

Procedure for rewinding film back into the cartridge before unloading.

Using Film Cassettes

Setting the Distance for Focus

Focusing with the Split-Image Rangefinder

Alternative Focusing Methods

Ground-Glass Screen Focusing

Using the fine screen ring for focusing when vertical lines are absent or subject moves fast.

Depth-of-Field Scale Explained

Explains how to use the depth-of-field scale for determining the range of sharpness.

Measuring Light and Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed Ring Operation

Describes the shutter speed ring, its scales, and its function in exposure.

Automatic Exposure Control Operation

Snapshot Photography Settings

Flash and Delayed Action Photography

The CONTAFLEX System

Exchanging Converter Lenses

Instructions on how to remove and attach different lens elements for various photographic needs.

Close-up and Stereo Attachments

Details on the Close-up STERITAR-B and its use with Proxar lenses for close-up photography.

ZEISS Monocular Attachment

Describes the use of the monocular attachment as a telescope and tele-lens.

Supplementary Close-up Lenses (ZEISS PROXARS)

Using Colour Filters

CONTAPOL Polarizing Filter

Lens Hoods for Protection and Flare Reduction

Eyeglass Correction Lenses for Viewfinder

Cable Release for Slow Shutter Speeds

Copying and Photomicrography Adapters

Flash Photography with IKOBLITZ 4 Flashgun

Camera Ever-Ready Leather Case

Leather Cases for Converter Lenses

Carrying Strap for Camera

Comparison of Film Speed Systems (ASA, BSI, DIN)

Depth-of-Field Table for Tessar f/2.8/50 mm Lens

Zeiss Proxar Supplementary Lenses Table

Flashbulb Synchronization Table

Proxar Lenses with Close-up Steritar-B Table

Cross-Sectional Explanations

Contaflex Super Controls and Components (Diagram)

Care and Maintenance of the Contaflex Super

Camera and Lens Serial Numbers

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