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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 (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. | + | 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. This feature was inherited from the [[Zeiss Ikon Contina|Contina models]]. |
There is a small film type reminder on the back. | There is a small film type reminder on the back. | ||
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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. This feature was inherited from the Contina models.
There is a small film type reminder on the back.
- Lens: Carl Zeiss Lucinar, 45mm / f2.8
- Shutter: Prontor, 1/30-1/250 + B with self-timer
- Flash sync via PC socket
Links
- Continette in 1961 Zeiss Ikon catalogue on the Marriotts' site
- Continette on Chrome Age Cameras
- Continette on Mike Elek's Classic Cameras
