Ikon Contax

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:camera
gptkbp:availability gptkb:Legacy
gptkbp:box_office bottom-loading
gptkbp:clock_speed X-sync
gptkbp:collectibility high among collectors
gptkbp:dimensions 150 x 100 x 50 mm
gptkbp:film gptkb:manual
gptkbp:focus manual focus
gptkbp:has_units none (manual exposure)
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered rangefinder technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ikon Contax
gptkbp:influenced later camera designs
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1932
gptkbp:is_popular_among professional photographers
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic camera
gptkbp:lens_type Contax mount
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Zeiss_Ikon
gptkbp:marketed_as professional camera
gptkbp:material gptkb:metal
gptkbp:notable_feature interchangeable lenses
precision engineering
durable construction
minimalist design
compact design
high-quality optics
easy to use
high resale value
reliable performance
classic styling
excellent build quality
smooth film advance mechanism
gptkbp:notable_lens Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2.8
Zeiss Planar 85mm f/1.5
Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f/1.5
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Henri_Cartier-Bresson
gptkbp:predecessor Contax I
gptkbp:production_years 1932-1960
gptkbp:setting_time optional
gptkbp:shutter_speed 1/1000 sec
1 sec
leaf shutter
gptkbp:successor Contax II
Contax III
gptkbp:type 35mm rangefinder camera
gptkbp:video_output 135 film
gptkbp:viewfinder_type 0.7x
rangefinder
gptkbp:weight approximately 1 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zeiss_Ikon_camera
gptkb:Ikon_rangefinder
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6