{"product_id":"zeiss-ikon-533-24-folding-camera","title":"Zeiss Ikon Contessa 533\/24 – Folding 35mm RF – Tessar 45mm f\/2.8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZeiss Ikon Contessa 533\/24\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003e35mm folding rangefinder camera\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in \u003cstrong\u003eStuttgart, West Germany between 1950–1955\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by \u003cstrong\u003eHubert Nerwin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was Zeiss Ikon’s flagship compact folder, combining elegant Art Deco styling with precision engineering. Fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003eZeiss-Opton Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 lens\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its sharpness and contrast, and a \u003cstrong\u003eCompur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e offering speeds from 1s to 1\/500s + B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera features a \u003cstrong\u003ecoupled rangefinder\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003euncoupled selenium light meter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eself-erecting folding mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick deployment. Its compact form factor and high-end build make it a favourite among collectors and film shooters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lens is optically clear, just some possible minor age related dust. Shutter fires accurately across all speeds. Rangefinder patch bright and aligned. Bellows light-tight. Meter working. Body shows wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 35mm film (24×36mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: Zeiss-Opton Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 (coated or uncoated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter: Compur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur (1s–1\/500s + B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangefinder: Coupled, prism-based system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter: Uncoupled selenium cell with dual EV scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: f\/2.8 to f\/22, 9-blade diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter thread: 28.5mm push-on or 27mm screw-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact folding design – pocketable and elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 605g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in West Germany by Zeiss Ikon AG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeiss Ikon Contessa 533\/24 camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Optimised For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeiss Ikon Contessa 533\/24 camera, Zeiss Contessa folding 35mm, Tessar 45mm f\/2.8 lens, vintage Zeiss rangefinder, Contessa 35 review, Zeiss Ikon 1950s camera, German folding camera, Zeiss Contessa excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZEISS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50967551344982,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP8240_d3b68099-20ef-4d49-81b5-a69adf54b7ba.jpg?v=1779893481","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/zeiss-ikon-533-24-folding-camera","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}