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From: stank@uiucdcs.UUCP (stank )
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Re: Exaktas and Contaflexes - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 12-Dec-83 22:27:20 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 12 22:27:20 1983
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uiucdcs!stank    Dec 12 13:22:00 1983

Calling a Contaflex a "modern version" of an Exakta does a disservice
to both fine cameras.  Exaktas had many unique and desirable features:
shutter speeds to 12 sec., built-in film knife, removable prism with
interchangable focusing screens, a large number of lenses from a
number of fine companies (ncluding Zeiss) and an accessory list big
enough to satisfy anyone's needs.  The Contaflex had none of these, but
did have interchangable backs and (at least in the later models) auto
exposure.  The Exaktas were not made badly (at least the ones I've seen),
but few cameras even today can rival the Contaflex's quality of constuction.
Then again, not many 35mm cameras rival it in weight either!
 
Hold on to your Contaflex, It'll probably outlast your current camera.
                               Stan Krolikoski