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#Contax 645 film insert full#
Tele-Apotessary 4/350 mm (equivalent to approx. The Contax and the Mamiya have full interchangeable backs while the Pentax takes inserts only.Sonnar 4/210 mm (equivalent to approx.The back has a film-reminder memo holder. The camera uses interchangeable film backs with dark slides, with inserts available for both 120 and 220 film. Sonnar 2.8 / 140 mm (equivalent to approx. The Contax 645 AF is a 6×4.5cm medium format, autofocus film camera, introduced by Kyocera under the Contax brand on 20 February 1999 in Japan.Apo-Macro-Planar 4/120 mm (equivalent to approx. The Contax 645 medium format camera coupled with the Zeiss 80mm f/2 is known for producing 'the look' when it comes to images.Distagon 3.5 / 55 mm (equivalent to approx.Distagon 2.8 / 45 mm (equivalent to approx.Distagon 3.5 / 35 mm (equivalent to approx.TOP MINT CONTAX 645 Medium Format Film Camera Planar 80mm F2 Lens From JAPAN. Unlike a Hasselblad, you cant change film types except at the end of the roll. When you buy a Pentax 645 setup, be sure you get one of these backs. You need different 'inserts' for either 120 or 220, which sell used for under 50 each. Due to the contractual agreements with Kyocera, it is not possible for Carl Zeiss AG to use the brand name for potential future new editions of Contax cameras.Īll lenses have an autofocus with the exception of the 120 mm macro lens. Contax 120/220 Film Insert MFB-1A Contax 645, used for sale CHEPSTOW. 56 x 41.5mm, 15 or 30 exposures on 120 or 220 film.
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The production of the Contax 645 was discontinued by Kyocera together with the entire camera production in 2005.Ĭarl Zeiss AG, which also supplied the lenses for the C645 system, holds the rights to the “Contax” brand name.
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The camera housing is compatible with the digital back panels from Phase One, Leaf and others.
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A special feature was a ceramic film pressure plate in a vacuum film insert with openings through which the film could be sucked onto this plate in order to improve the flatness. The camera had a focal plane shutter with 32 s to 1/4000 s exposure times, mirror lock-up, motorized transport and eyepiece shutter. But the world of film is fading fast, so why review a film camera The answer is because though medium format film has been eclipsed of late by high-end.