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The Contax Rangefinder with the lenses and the Balda camera went for a little over £200.

An auction at Morphets of Harrogate today. Lot 218 is a Contax SLR with Zeiss Ikonta lens + other Zeiss lenses; and a Balda camera, with other pieces. Sale begins at 2pm. Morphet's site is www.morphets.co.uk

Spiritflier, Keep an eye on ebay for Minolta gear. As a result of buying a Minolta 800si in the late 90s, I fell for the Minoltas. Managed to get a 2nd 800 for £40 4 yrs back. And the bargain of my life - a Dynax 9 from ebay for £160, and it included the grip.

Is no one buying any cameras lately ? I keep an eye on ebay and it looks like prices for 35mm cameras are still on the rise. It is those digital owners who are now dipping their toes in the film world. My Minolta Dynax 7 has developed a sticky back, and I will be attempting to clean it with...

It seems as though lack of use has caused this problem. I have been in touch with Frazer Allen who worked at Contax, and he suspects that the camera has locked somewhat due to me not using it.He does not think it is the 'mirror slip'. This a.m. have been using the camera without film and it...

A bit success at last. I have the camera in Program mode + Single Auto Focus,50mm F1.7 lens set at f16, and the shutter fires every time with the mirror returning correctly. In the same Prog. Mode I tried Continuous Low Speed shooting, but it again locked. To then free it, I can do so by...

kendo1, Thanks for that link but I have just found it myself about 15 mins. ago (On Youtube) Also there was a 56 minute video of some guy working on a Contax AX, dismantling it, etc. He was speaking in Japanese, but even if it was in English I would not attempt anything like he was doing. On...

kendo1, Thanks for that. When I first loaded the battery there was nothing showing. Took it out, cleaned the contacts(battery), replaced it, and the camera started to work.I took 4 shots, then when attempting Macro mode was when it locked. However, I tried the battery in a Minolta 800si, and it...

I have used my Contax AX for the 1st time in about 2 years. Well kept, mint, and always stored correctly. First three shots went OK. I put the camera away for a couple of hours, and then when trying to use the Macro mode, that is when the problem seemed to arise. Things locked up. I have...

Mr Bump, Pics of what ? The camera, or the pics of the suggested repair ? He has emailed me 3-4 photos of how things should be. Later trying to download them, and now I cannot get back into TalkTalk email !!!! When I do get them I will try and add them here, for the benefit of others.

I have contacted retinarescue, and have had an email from Chris. He says the focusing ring was NOT glued in position, but is fixed with 3 screws. I cannot fathom out where the screws should be, or any corresponding holes where they should go. He will check his own IBS and let me know.

RaglanSurf, Thanks for that. I think I came across "retinarescue" earlier whilst I was trawling for information re the model. I will have a look at your link shortly. Examining underneath the focusing/distance ring, there does not seem to be any screw holes by which the focuing ring could be...

VirtualAdept, Yes, thanks for that. Also found details from a Mischa Koning which gives lots of information about Kodak cameras, including the Retina IBS. It looks like there were only 13,000 produced. I don't know if that will increase its value much - not really bothered about that. I would...

Yesterday, I was given a Kodak Retina IBS. which has the f2.8/45mm lens. Knowing nothing about Kodaks I have been searching on the net and supposedly it is a rare camera. Does anyone have any information about this model ? It is in mint condition apart from the focusing scale being loose, and...

s162216, Thanks for that info - I will now spend a bit money with FirstCall.