Contax 645 Medium Format film FULL camera kit
All cameras come with a 6-month warranty.
This kit is available in 2 variants.
The FULL kit includes:
- Contax 645 Medium Format Film camera body
- Lenses (also available separately here)
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- Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f2 (50mm f1.2 equivalent)
- Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f2.8 (28mm f1.8 equivalent)
- Prism finder
- MFB-1A 120/220 film back
- MFB-1A 120/220 film back + box
- Dark slide
- Original Contax strap with lugs
- MP-1 battery holder with wrist strap
- Polaroid back (untested)
- Lens accessories
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- Lens caps for all lenses
- Lens hoods: GB-71, GB-73, GB-74, GB-B1 bellow hood
- Bags for 210mm & 45mm
- Original box for 80mm
- Lens caps for all lenses
- Accessories
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- Contax focusing screen MFS type (split type)
- Contax cable switch LA-50
- Original box for 80mm
- Contax focusing screen MFS type (split type)
The Basic kit includes:
- Contax 645 Medium Format Film camera body
- Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f2 (50mm f1.2 equivalent)
- Prism finder
- MFB-1A 120/220 film back
- MFB-1A 120/220 film back + box
- Dark slide
- Original Contax strap with lugs
- MP-1 battery holder with wrist strap
- Polaroid back (untested)
- Lens accessories
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- Lens caps for 80mm lens
- Accessories
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- Contax focusing screen MFS type (split type)
- Contax cable switch LA-50
- Contax focusing screen MFS type (split type)
Description:
The Contax 645 is a camera with an electronically controlled shutter. This means you will need 1x 2CR5 battery to be able to operate the camera.
It uses Contax 645 bayonet lenses.
The Contax 645 is a legendary camera among professional photographers. With its accurate metering, autofocus, fantastic ergonomics, shutter speeds up to 1/4000s and ease of use, this medium-format camera was used extensively by wedding and portrait photographer. Add to it the 80mm f2 lens and you've got yourself a kit to surpass any other.
This is not your everyday 6x4.5 camera. If you're not going to use it professionally, we don't recommend you buy it. If, however, you are a pro, we definitely recommend this camera. It's a joyous, heavy-duty medium-format SLR that was made for those long shoot days.
PS: Contax has also made digital backs for this camera, but they are exceedingly rare to find.
Specifications:
- First release year: 1999
- Lens Mount: Contax 645 bayonet
- Power: 1x 2CR5
- Modes: Manual, shutter priority, aperture priority
- Format: 6x4.5
Want to try before you buy? All cameras available online are also available in store for you to have a feel.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
Medium format camera sample images
