The 139Quartz and me -- reunited at last ;-)
Nov 26, 2014 23:36:08 GMT
on Nov 26, 2014 23:36:08 GMT
Last Edit: Nov 26, 2014 23:37:39 GMT by Deleted
One of the things in my collector's life I really regretted was auctioning off my Contax 139 Quartz at Fleabay's as soon as I had gotten hold of an RTS III. While the latter now keeps collecting dust on its shelf, I find myself increasingly drawn towards using smaller and lighter gear than this brick of a camera.
Today a 139 Quartz I bought for 25 euros (USD 30) off the Bay arrived -- it was a €30 "buy-it-now" thing but I could knock off a fiver -- and it works just like a charm.
Came with fresh batteries too, and there are no issues except the usual ones (light seals, damper and leatherette).
It's really amazing how the prices of most analog consumer SLRs have declined - and the ugly looks of the disintegrating leatherette that you find with most Kyocera cameras of that time now certainly helps to discourage prospective buyers too.
Anyway, I'm happy!
Michael
Today a 139 Quartz I bought for 25 euros (USD 30) off the Bay arrived -- it was a €30 "buy-it-now" thing but I could knock off a fiver -- and it works just like a charm.
Came with fresh batteries too, and there are no issues except the usual ones (light seals, damper and leatherette).
It's really amazing how the prices of most analog consumer SLRs have declined - and the ugly looks of the disintegrating leatherette that you find with most Kyocera cameras of that time now certainly helps to discourage prospective buyers too.
Anyway, I'm happy!
Michael
