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Contax RX 35mm SLR Film Camera Black Body Only From Japan

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Condition: Used

Seller notes: “Very good. Tested and works perfectly. There are some very small dust inside finder, but it does ...

Format: 35 mm

Color: Black

Model: Contax RX

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

UPC: 0081097001576

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Capture memories and the beauty of the world like never before with the Contax RX 35mm SLR film camera. You can enjoy being the artist behind photographs that last for generations with this camera with manual focus. Adjust this Contax SLR camera to get the perfect shot using one of several custom functions and features. By using the vertical travel, electronic control, or the focal plane shutter, you can capture the perfect image every time. By using a variety of shutter speeds, you can adjust the focal point manually to ensure a quick and simple photo.The continuous exposure or single-frame features capture shots that are sure to live in picture frames for many years. It works with the Yashica MM lens mount and can take shots without a focus lock. This lens has a shutter speed of 4 seconds to 1/4000 of a second and a depth of 2.38 inches. This is one of the many Contax lenses that have a super build quality, exceptional metering, and intuitive controls. This device is lightweight and great for traveling.The DFI system, or digital focus indicator, graphically portrays focal points and helps provide depth of focal point information. With the viewfinder, you can really create a great user experience by tailoring the camera to your desires and preferences. This Contax camera has an auto-wind film winding feature with a built-in monitor for your convenience and luxury. It has a max of 3fps in its different modes to get the best images every time. This Contax camera has nine custom function settings that are easy to select to enhance your shots.This device features a TTL and flash metering capable of EV2 to EV20 with an LCD display for your convenience. You have many options of different lens sizes to mount to this camera for the ultimate detailed capture. Choose from any size of Zeiss lenses to meet your needs for the type of photography you are interested in. For instance, you can utilize the Carl Zeiss Planar f/1.4 50mm T lens for a great effect. Take advantage of the manual mode to capture any action or get detail-rich shots of your choice.This device even has a detachable back to accommodate changing film to process with the best quality images each time. In fact, you can really focus on your subject with the 0.8x magnification and the 95-percent field of view. Set up for each shot without being behind this device with the self-timer that has a ten-second delay. It is capable of 2EV in 1/3 increments for the best exposure compensation for each shot you take. With the depth of field preview, you can even review any shot before taking it by pushing the preview button.Easily carry this device with you wherever you go since it weighs only 1.79 pounds. Its dimensions are approximately 6 inches by 4.125 inches by 2.375 inches, so it can fit virtually anywhere. You can choose a flexible case or even five types of FW focusing screens to add to your collection. Choose the P-8 power pack to keep it always charged. Take advantage of the art of photography with a device that is as easy to use as automatic cameras.

Product Identifiers

Brand

Contax

MPN

124000

UPC

0405419120859, 0081097001576

Model

RX Body Only

eBay Product ID (ePID)

54943562

Product Key Features

Type

SLR

Focus Type

Manual

Dimensions

Depth

2.38in

Height

6in

Width

4.13in

Item Weight

28.64 Oz

Additional Product Features

Shutter Speed

4 to 1/4000 Sec

Film Type

35mm

Format

2.4x3.6cm

Lens Mount

Contax/Yashica Mm

Camera Type

SLR

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Hi! We are based in Fukuoka Japan, and we sell many Japanese cameras and lenses since 2015. Feel free to contact us should you have any question!

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by cb7887
10 Feb, 2018Top favourable review
He's not heavy, he's my Contax RX
The first think that strikes you when you pick up a Contax RX is that it is a heavy beast. And that should be good reason to put it down and find yourself a lighter, gentler camera. I own some other Contax cameras. Notably the Aria. It does mostly everything an RX does in a very similar package that has been considerably shrunk both in size and weight. So the Aria is better, right? Well, no. It isn't. The Aria is somehow disappointing. It just seems to underwhelm. I do not love the Aria. I do not stay awake at night thinking up photography projects to take it on. In fact I'm probable going to sell it. In complete contrast, the RX is a camera to love and cherish. I do not feel the weight of it because of the joy in its use. The build is top-of-their-game Contax. The titanium curtain ... The first think that strikes you when you pick up a Contax RX is that it is a heavy beast. And that should be good reason to put it down and find yourself a lighter, gentler camera. I own some other Contax cameras. Notably the Aria. It does mostly everything an RX does in a very similar package that has been considerably shrunk both in size and weight. So the Aria is better, right? Well, no. It isn't. The Aria is somehow disappointing. It just seems to underwhelm. I do not love the Aria. I do not stay awake at night thinking up photography projects to take it on. In fact I'm probable going to sell it. In complete contrast, the RX is a camera to love and cherish. I do not feel the weight of it because of the joy in its use. The build is top-of-their-game Contax. The titanium curtain shutter has a very satisfying 'ker-shik' noise, like a slightly loud whisper. I was surprised to find a very effective focus indicator built into the display. Together with the beautifully designed Carl Zeiss manual lenses it is incredibly easy to get your subject crisply into focus. And while I'm on the subject of lenses, C/Y Carl Zeiss lenses are rather well priced (although they won't stay like that if I keep bleating on about it), apart from the desirable 35mm f/1.4, that is. Better still, they adapt easily to my mirrorless camera, so I get a double bang for my buck. The camera also has some other nice features. In particular, I like the aperture bracketing control that can be set to +/- half a stop or a full stop at the push of a switch. The auto-exposure lock seems a little clumsy at first, but as you get used to it, it comes to make a lot of sense. The exposure compensation dial is nice and easy to use, as are all the controls and the mode lock ensures that you don't accidentally waste precious film in the wrong mode setting. The viewfinder gives an excellent field of view and has a clear digital read-out of the various settings, including depth of field indicator, although the jury is out on how effective this is. A fly in the ointment is the non-reusable 2CR5 battery that is required, although I had no trouble obtaining these on the internet. So do I recommend buying one of these? Yes. Without reservation. Great to hold and own. Great to take photos. Great to take to bed at night. Did I say that last one out loud?
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: proshop-ks
by 2n_uhRI_TUy@Deleted
18 Nov, 2018Top critical review
The camera has problems with shutter blades
When I shoot A mode, some of the pictures have half dark at high speed (1/1000s). This happens to 5-7 frames out of 24 shots. Now I can not use this camera.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: japan-camera_gezin
by highlander6334
05 Aug, 2016
Wonderful Camera
I recently received this camera and it is in excellent condition, some brassing on the on the battery cover but the rest of the camera is nearly faultless. All controls work as they should as well as the electronics. I've been wanting to get back into film photography for quite awhile and I had to do a lot of research on 35 mm film cameras and to get this particular one at such a reasonable price makes me absolutely thrilled with this purchase.I recently received this camera and it is in excellent condition, some brassing on the on the battery cover but the rest of the camera is nearly faultless. All controls work as they should as well as the electronics. I've been wanting to get back into film photography for quite awhile and I had to do a lot of research on 35 mm film cameras and to get this particular one at such a reasonable price makes me absolutely thrilled with this purchase.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: robertscamera
by athan_bg2015
22 Dec, 2017
Contax RX? Simply Superb - I want you to show me what love is ...
This is the most qualitative film slr camera ever. A wonderful piece of machinery and with its Japano-German origin an all time absolute perfection is within reach. A superb camera where there is easier to tell only the minor disadvantages - and this is partly its size and that was it, there is nothing more to mention. The size and weight itself are even not too much it is simple the only thing I am missing to have my own dream camera (The RX is significantly smaller than the Nikon F4, the Contax AX and partly even than the Leica R9). The Contax RX is not meant to be the highest level of a professional film camera on purpose, so it does not have some features such cameras have, but that is not a disadvantage because it is not meant to have it. If I would dream of a film camera, which ... This is the most qualitative film slr camera ever. A wonderful piece of machinery and with its Japano-German origin an all time absolute perfection is within reach. A superb camera where there is easier to tell only the minor disadvantages - and this is partly its size and that was it, there is nothing more to mention. The size and weight itself are even not too much it is simple the only thing I am missing to have my own dream camera (The RX is significantly smaller than the Nikon F4, the Contax AX and partly even than the Leica R9). The Contax RX is not meant to be the highest level of a professional film camera on purpose, so it does not have some features such cameras have, but that is not a disadvantage because it is not meant to have it. If I would dream of a film camera, which should be the single best possible one, than I would have a smaller and lighter RX but the very same as the RX and additionally with some of the features of other professional cameras like the exchangeable prism-viewfinder of Nikon F3 especially its enormous sport-viewfinder and I would like also matrix metering like the Nikon FA, Nikon F4 or Contax Aria and this very special colour-matrix metering as by Nikon F4 meant for colour slide film. This would be the very best camera for me and I would not miss autofocus at all. But because this dream camera does not exist, so the other best one is the Contax RX this way as it is.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: tetsu-tetsu
by rogigio_tw2gq6a4
24 Jun, 2020
High precision pro spec camera.
A truly well built high precision camera with super smooth shutter and super bright viewfinder. I tested the camera the day after it arrived and certainly very pleased with accurate exposure readings. Highly recommend this great camera.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: yoshidashoten

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