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The '''Continette''' is a [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made by [[Zeiss Ikon]] in Germany, c.1960-61.
 
The '''Continette''' is a [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made by [[Zeiss Ikon]] in Germany, c.1960-61.
 
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According to the catalogue, ''"The Continette is an inexpensive Zeiss Ikon model fitted with the latest genuine Carl Zeiss lens"''<ref>[http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/advertising/zeiss_ikon_1961/continette.htm  1961 Catalogue]</ref>.
 
According to the catalogue, ''"The Continette is an inexpensive Zeiss Ikon model fitted with the latest genuine Carl Zeiss lens"''<ref>[http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/advertising/zeiss_ikon_1961/continette.htm  1961 Catalogue]</ref>.
  
One unorthodox feature of the Continette is the [[shutter release]]; this is combined with the frame counter ring around it, and the whole dial forms the release button. The frames are counted by a ring around the edge of the scale.
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One unorthodox feature of the (otherwise entirely conventional) Continette is the [[shutter release]]; this is combined with the frame counter ring around it, and the whole dial forms the release button. The frames are counted by a ring around the edge of the scale.
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There is a small film type reminder on the back.
  
 
* Lens: [[Carl Zeiss]] Lucinar, 45mm / f2.8
 
* Lens: [[Carl Zeiss]] Lucinar, 45mm / f2.8

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The Continette is a 35mm viewfinder camera made by Zeiss Ikon in Germany, c.1960-61.

According to the catalogue, "The Continette is an inexpensive Zeiss Ikon model fitted with the latest genuine Carl Zeiss lens"[1].

One unorthodox feature of the (otherwise entirely conventional) Continette is the shutter release; this is combined with the frame counter ring around it, and the whole dial forms the release button. The frames are counted by a ring around the edge of the scale.

There is a small film type reminder on the back.

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