Contax T3 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera

  • Restored & fully functional
  • Fresh batteries included
  • Beginner support + 60-day returns

Restored to order, ships in 7 to 10 business days.

Every condition grade is fully functional. Grades describe cosmetic wear.

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Contax T3 | 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera

Price
$6,223

Restored to Order · Cute Camera Co. Reserve

Condition:Good
Will look nice with additional cosmetic wear (i.e. spots, worn down metal, small scratches, etc.)
Special Order Item, Ships in 7-10 Days

Beginner Friendly Support

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60 Day Easy Returns

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Lovingly Restored

Yes, even the batteries are included

Contax T3 description

Contax T3 | 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera

 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera

The Contax T3 is part of Cute Camera Co. Reserve, our collection of exceptional film cameras individually prepared for their next owner. Once your order is placed, we carefully select your Contax T3 from our reserve inventory and begin its final restoration. Cleaning, inspecting, testing, and servicing the camera and lens together before sending them home to you.

The Contax T3, a camera so coveted, it’s like the secret ingredient in a recipe for photographic magic. We don't have to brag about this camera. Just wait until you hold it in your hands.

Released in 2001, this tiny titanium icon pairs a legendary Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2.8 lens with effortless autofocus and beautifully simple operation. The Contax T3 takes everything people love about the Contax T2 and makes it smaller, lighter, and even easier to carry. Its 35mm lens is perfect for everyday life: friends around the dinner table, weekends somewhere new, quiet mornings at home, and all the little moments you didn’t realize you would want to remember.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Legendary Carl Zeiss Optics: The Sonnar T* 35mm f/2.8 lens creates beautifully sharp photographs with rich color and contrast.
  • Tiny Titanium Body: Luxurious, durable, and genuinely pocketable at approximately 230 grams.
  • Effortless When You Want It: Program mode handles the technical details so you can stay in the moment.
  • Creative Control When You Need It: Aperture priority, exposure compensation, focus lock, and manual focus give you room to experiment.
  • Beautiful Close-Ups: Focuses as close as 0.35 meters—perfect for food, flowers, details, and the people sitting across from you.
  • Ready for Real Life: Built-in flash and automatic film loading, advance, and rewind make the Contax T3 an easy everyday companion.
  • Restored with Love at Cute Camera Co: Every Contax T3 is lovingly restored by the Cute Camera Co. team so it works just like it did back in the summer of 2001.  

What’s Included

  • Restored Contax T3
  • Fresh batteries
  • Beginner-friendly support from Cute Camera Co.
  • 60-day easy returns
Shipping & delivery

Your next adventure is almost here. 💌

When will my camera ship?
Your Reserve camera is restored to order in our Austin, Texas shop and usually ships within 7–10 days.

When will it arrive and what does shipping cost?
Delivery time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. You’ll see available shipping options and prices at checkout.

Can I track it?
Absolutely! We’ll email you a tracking link when your camera ships so you can follow its journey to your door.

Will I need to sign for my delivery?
All Reserve cameras ship with signature confirmation, so someone will need to be available to sign for your delivery.

Shopping for a birthday, trip, or special occasion?
Message us before ordering with your date and destination. We’ll help you figure out the timing.

Return policy

We want you to fall in love with your camera. If it isn’t quite your match, we’re here to help. Both return windows start on the day your camera arrives.

First 30 days: a full refund
Return your camera within 30 days for a full refund to your original payment method. If it arrives damaged or isn’t working as it should, contact us within those first 30 days and we’ll help arrange your return.

Days 31–60: store credit
You can return your camera for store credit minus a 20% restocking fee. This is store credit, not a refund to your original payment method. Your camera must be in working condition and in similar shape to when it arrived.

Film, accessories, and add-ons
Unused film and other accessories or add-ons, such as straps, can be returned within the first 30 days. Used film is non-refundable. Accessories and add-ons are non-refundable after 30 days.

Need a hand? Get in touch before sending anything back.

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Contax T3 Camera Passport

Quick camera specification guide and FAQs

Contax T3 Specifications

The Essentials

Format
35mm film
Camera type
Premium autofocus compact
Introduced
2001
Exposure
Program AE or aperture-priority AE
Focus
Autofocus with manual distance settings
Lens
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2.8
Lens system
Fixed lens
Shutter
Electronically controlled leaf shutter; up to 1/1200 second
Light meter
Built-in TTL metering
Battery
One CR2 lithium battery; required
Film speed
DX ISO 25–5000
Flash
Built-in flash with selectable modes

Contax T3 Price and Condition

Every grade is restored to order and fully functional; the difference is cosmetic condition.

Average

Most economic

The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.

$5,934.00 Sold out

Good

Balanced pick

A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.

$6,223.00

Very Good

Cleanest look

The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.

$6,658.00

Included: restored-to-order camera built-in lens fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns

Prepared for its next owner

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.

Contax T3 FAQs

Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.

Is the Contax T3 good for beginners?

Yes. Program exposure, autofocus, built-in flash, and automatic film handling make it straightforward, with aperture and focus controls ready when desired. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.

Does the Contax T3 need a battery to take photos?

Yes. The electronic camera requires one CR2 battery, which is included.

How do focus and exposure work on the Contax T3?

Focus: Autofocus with manual distance settings. Exposure: Program AE or aperture-priority AE. Its meter or an external reading gives guidance, but the final exposure choices stay with you.

What film does the Contax T3 use?

It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; DX ISO 25–5000. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.

Does the Contax T3 lens zoom or change?

The fixed 35mm f/2.8 Sonnar does not zoom or interchange. It focuses as close as about 0.35m for food, flowers, and details.

Does the Contax T3 have a flash?

Built-in flash with selectable modes. When using flash, follow the camera’s indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.

How is film handled in the Contax T3?

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.

What is the Contax T3 best for?

It is especially lovely for travel, close details, street photography, and luxurious everyday carry. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.

How is the Contax T3 different from the T2?

The T3 is smaller, uses a slightly wider 35mm lens, focuses closer, and reaches a faster top shutter speed. The T2 has a 38mm lens and a larger, more substantial body.

What does Cute Camera Co. Reserve mean for the Contax T3?

Reserve cameras are individually prepared for their next owner. We clean, inspect, test, and service the camera and its lens together before it comes home to you, so you can enjoy its history without inheriting decades of uncertainty.

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