| Contaxcollector |
| (newbie) |
| 15/01/2008 22:18 |
Contax RTS
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Hello, this is my first post. A little bit about myself, I'm a 40 something ex pro photographer (15 years ex). My 35mm kit was and has always been Contax 137MA, my original one is still going strong despite abuse after about 20 years of ownership. I also have a 139Q. I've just had my interest in film photography rekindled and am going to be putting my Contax gear to good use again.
I'm after a bit of advice, I've recently bought an RTS, it was bought on ebay from USA and sold as non working, it cost me about £30 including postage and turned out to be a mint (and when I say mint, I mean mint! apart from the seals)scientific model whose only fault was the mirror was stuck to the damper foam, now freed and replaced and working fine. To say I'm pleased with the purchase is an understatement.
Anyway Google isn't awash with info for this model, are the only differences the shutter button and lock on AE and 60? or do the differences go further?
Is the scientific more or less valuable than the standard RTS?
Sorry to debut with questions but now I've got a reason to post and not lurk I'll try and contibute where appropriate.
Cheers
Darran
| nspur |
| (enthusiast) |
| 17/01/2008 14:28 |
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Re: Contax RTS
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You can find a manuaL HERE
I've been looking for an RTS on eBay for ages without success.
| Contaxcollector |
| (newbie) |
| 17/01/2008 17:53 |
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Re: Contax RTS
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Hi, thanks for the response, I had already found that on the internet but do appreciate the link in case I hadn't. Unfortunately that manual doesn't cover the scientific version I have.
I'm still chuffed about my find and only found it because I started searching world wide.
I'd still like to know how desirable the scientfic is over the standard RTS and where its value sits in relation.
All the best