Contax (Carl Zeiss) 159MM |
| Do you have a Contax (Carl Zeiss) 159MM? Repair needed? Or maybe a CLA? |
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LN- |
$395.00 |
Shows hardly any past use. Perfect operation. |
NOT FOR SALE |
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EX++ |
$279.25 |
Near pristine 159mm body in amazingly nice condition for this species. Completely CLA'd and has perfect operation: perfect metering and perfect shutter speeds. Has normal surface grip plastic deterioration for Contax bodies but this one is nicer than most. As shown, has paint wear/brassing along the top side corners. |
SOLD |
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EX++ |
$298.05 |
Displays only light past use. Gorgeous cosmetics. Completely CLA'd and shutter speeds, meter and all operations perfect. GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE. |
SOLD |
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Introduced in 1985 (circa 1985-89) the 159mm was Contax's introduction of its MM (Multi Mode) mount which allows the use of shutter priority and program capable MM type lenses. MM type lenses are distinguishable by the distinctive green color of their minimum f-stop and the base tab coupling to signal the camera body of the MM capability
 
The 159MM's top shutter speed is 1/4000th and it has a relatively high 1/250th X-synch. It is the first Contax to employ the high speed 1/4000th second shutter and to be program capable with three program modes (fast, slow and normal).
The body does take a data back and a motor winder W-7. Multiple exposures are enabled (as many as wanted) by actuating a lever about the film advance lever. Body automatically operates early in a film roll start at 1/100th only until exposure #1 is reached. The TTL center weighted meter (for flash as well as regular exposures) employs an advanced SPD type cell. The standard finder screen is a concentric horizontal split image and microprism array surrounded by a ground glass. Four others are available. (Probably very, very difficult to find now.)
| Viewfinder Information: |
LED digital display displays aperture and exposure compensation signs, LED display indicates shutter speed, over/under exposure, program AE modes, dedicated flash mark array indicates shutter speeds. |
| Viewfinder Magnification/Percent Field of View |
0.82X / 95% of picture field |
| Type of Lens (mount[s]) |
Contax/Yashica |
| Self Timer |
Yes |
| Metering Type |
Center Weighted |
| Focusing System/Method (Camera) |
Manual |
| Flash Metering |
TTL Simple |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| Exposure Control Modes |
Fully Manual
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Full Program
Weighted Program |
| Shutter Speed Range |
60 to 1/4000th second(s) |
| ASA Meter Range |
12 to 3200 |
| EV or Meter Sensitivity Range |
EV 0 to 20 ISO 100 at f1.4 |
| Weight |
18 1/2oz (525g) |
| Color Scheme(s) |
All Black |
| Dimensions |
5.4" (138mm)W X 3.5" (89mm)W X 2.2" (55mm)D |
| Type of Battery/Cell |
Two MS76/LR44 or One 3 volt Lithium |
| Shutter Technology |
Electronic
Copal Square (rectangle)
Vertical Travel Metal Blades (Aluminum Alloy)
Behind The Lens/Focal Plane Shutter |
| Removeable Pentaprism/Viewfinder(s) |
No |
| Exchangeable Viewfinder Screens |
Yes |
| Built In Flash |
No |
| Flash Connection |
Screw Locking PC Connector
Proprietary Hot Shoe |
| Exposure Compensation |
plus & minus 2EV thru rotating exposure compensation dial. Click stops at 1/4 (-2), 1/2 (-1), X1 (0), 2 (+1), 4 (+2) with intermediate settings. |
| Date/Event of introduction |
1985 |
| Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal |
1989 |
| Type of Camera |
SLR |
| FP Shutter Travel Time (X Sync Speed) |
1/250th |
| Motor Drive Capability |
Has Coupling |
| Depth of Field Preview |
Yes |
| Viewfinder Focusing Aid(s) if not Exchangeable |
Concentric Split Image/Micro Prism |
| Exposure memory Lock |
Yes |
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling. Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever. Excellent condition but shows some wear and use. Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired. Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions Issues as indicated in individual descriptions Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
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