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Most economicThe most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.
$2,434.00
Restored to order, ships in 7 to 10 business days.
Quick camera specification guide and FAQs
The Essentials
Every grade is restored to order and fully functional; the difference is cosmetic condition.
The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.
A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.
The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.
Included: restored-to-order camera Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns
Cute Camera Co. Reserve cameras are individually cleaned, inspected, tested, and serviced with their lens before they come home to you. The condition grade describes visible history—not whether the camera is ready to make photographs.
Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.
Yes for someone comfortable with a premium camera. Aperture priority and autofocus are approachable, while manual controls reward patience. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.
Yes. Two CR2 batteries power the camera and are included.
Focus: Autofocus or manual focus with confirmation. Exposure: Aperture-priority automatic or manual. The camera handles at least part of the exposure decision, while you still shape the photograph through framing, timing, and the controls it provides.
It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; DX or manual ISO 6–6400. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.
The included 45mm f/2 is a prime, but Contax G lenses are interchangeable. Compatibility with later G lenses depends on the body’s firmware label.
External flash through hot shoe; sync up to 1/100 second. When using flash, follow the camera’s indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.
Automatic loading, advance, and rewind. A 36-exposure roll normally gives 36 full-frame photographs; half-frame and multi-lens cameras divide the roll differently.
It is especially lovely for travel, portraits, street photography, and luxury rangefinder-style shooting. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.
The original “green label” G1 supports the initial 28mm, 45mm, and 90mm lenses. Later 21mm and 35mm lenses require an updated “green label” body; the 16mm Hologon is manual-focus and has its own requirements.
Reserve cameras are individually prepared for their next owner. We clean, inspect, test, and service the camera and listed lens together before it comes home to you, so you can enjoy its history without inheriting decades of uncertainty.
