Pentacon F with 50mm Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar lens and leather case (Contax F)

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Seller: visceral-pacific ✉️ (1,606) 100%, Location: Toowong, AU, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 222846257142 Pentacon F with 50mm Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar lens and leather case (Contax F). Pentacon F with 50mm F2.8  Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar lens   I used this camera and lens in 1970's and back then it worked fine mechanically but did exhibit a "leaky" shutter curtain. This is where there are tiny pin holes in the material of the shutter curtains that let light thought resulting in shimmering spots on your negative. Jump ahead 40 years and the camera still wants to work mechanically but the shutter sometimes needs some help in closing the 2nd shutter curtain.  The mirror can sometimes also be delayed in the up position upon winding (i.e. cocking the shutter), I think due to the 2nd curtain previously not fully closing. It might all come good with a bit of use, but I would advise that a Clean, Lub, Adjust (CLA) be done if you wanted to exercise the shutter mechanism regularly. Also the shutter (as per the photo) has some mould residue on it - this might simple wipe off.  Given that the shutter has the pin-hole problem mentioned above the shutter curtains need to either be replaced or given a good looking over with some treatment to block the pin-holes before it can be considered for actually taking photos. The Carl Zeiss 50mm lens is in cosmetically very good condition - but has moderate fungus - as can be seen in one of the photos.  The focus and iris action are smooth and fluid without wobbles or tight spots. Mirror looks clean - especially for its age. Viewfinder is bright with no balsam separation or tarnish of pentaprism parts but does have some fungus on glass elements.  Leather carry case - there is some weather damage to bottom corner as per the photos - but it is complete and otherwise looks very good. (I have a collection of vintage photography gear that I have accumulated over 15 or so years that I now want to reduce dramatically in size.  I intend to list at least one or two items each week - so if you are into vintage photo gear please keep watching!) Photos form part of the description so please view photos carefully. Pentacon F Cameras were manufactured around 1956 - this camera is 60+ years old and subsequently it is being sold in as-is condition with no warranty or guarantee.
  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Needs restoration/repair before use.
  • Brand: Pentacon
  • Type: SLR
  • Focus Type: Manual
  • Model: F

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