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From: bbanerje@sjuvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Exaktas
Message-ID: <167@sjuvax.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 29-Nov-83 19:37:57 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 29 19:37:57 1983
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It almost sounds as though you are describing a Contaflex.  I 
swiped it from my Father, who got it from a friend in 1958.
I don't know what model it was (I don't have it handy here at work).

It too is built like a tank.  The viewfinder goes black when the
shutter is depressed.  It doesn't have a hot shoe, and requires a 
funny adapter to use with a flash gun.  There is no associated 
light meter.  The lens says Zeiss Jena and is pin-sharp.

I've often felt like trading it in for a new SLR.  However, it is
the first and only camera I've ever owned (from when I was 8 years
old).  I'm used to its feel, and used to be able to gauge exposure
with Kodachrome 64 just by feel.

I have no idea what is worth or whether it has any curiosity/antique
value whatsoever ( I don't intend to sell it anyway ).  However, I
am curious.  If anyone out there knows, I'd appreciate it if they 
would share their knowledge.

				Regards
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				Binayak Banerjee
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