For old-school film camera enthusiasts, ...this camera delivers all the necessary manual functions, with easy control, smooth and robust mechanics, in a compact frame. A camera of this age often suffers from an inaccurate light meter, but when that is sorted out, you get TTL light metering to support the manual settings. For best experience, use Yashica ML series lenses (extremely good quality!), or if budget is not of concern, you can of course use Zeiss-made lenses with Contax-Yashica bayonet mount. Soft grip cover often falls apart with age, but one can find nice looking custom-made replacement (needed to replace mine for the looks). Otherwise, the mostly metal make withstands a good deal of beating.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I felt it was quite a gamble to purchase a used camera ...online but this Contax 139Q was the exact make and model I've been looking for for quite a while. I've now shot my first roll of B/W film through the camera and I'm thrilled with the results. The camera performs like new. Metering is perfect and cosmetically the camera is amazing. Can't say how happy I am with this purchase!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Although parts are missing on the camera it does work.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
perfekt manual camera 70-80 let
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned