{"product_id":"zeiss-ikon-contina-35mm-film-camera-1948-1965","title":"Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm Camera — Working Shutter, Clean Optics, Original Leather Case 1954 - 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clean and well-preserved example of the Zeiss Ikon Contina 1a — a compact 35mm viewfinder camera produced by Zeiss Ikon in Stuttgart, West Germany, from 1954-1955. The Contina represents Zeiss Ikon’s accessible end of the market: a solidly built, attractively styled camera with genuinely excellent optics, carrying the full weight of the Zeiss name at a more approachable price point. This example is in good condition throughout, with a working shutter, clean lens, and bright viewfinder — and comes complete in its original leather ever-ready case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good — no fungus, haze, or dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good — some minor pitting and rubbing to the top plate, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original leather ever-ready case — good condition, some small areas of wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not film tested — sold in good faith as working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zeiss Ikon AG, Stuttgart, West Germany — one of the most celebrated names in the history of photography and optical engineering. The Stuttgart plant continued production after the post-war division of the company, producing a distinguished range of cameras through the 1950s and 60s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contina — produced 1948–1965. A compact 35mm viewfinder camera from Zeiss Ikon’s consumer range, available in several variants across its production life. Fitted with a Zeiss or Zeiss-specification lens depending on variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film — standard 36-exposure cassettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stylish and capable West German 35mm camera with genuine Zeiss pedigree — an excellent choice for film photographers seeking quality German optics at a modest price, and a very handsome display or prop piece. Complete with original case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zeiss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65858227011933,"sku":"0380","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/IMG_6371.jpg?v=1788866944","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/products\/zeiss-ikon-contina-35mm-film-camera-1948-1965","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}