Zeiss Ikon Contarex Bullseye + 2 Magazine Backs + Leather Case – Japan Welcome

ZEISS IKON CONTAREX BULLSEYE — BODY + 2 INTERCHANGEABLE MAGAZINE BACKS + LEATHER CASE
The most sophisticated German SLR ever made — complete magazine system.

BODY — Zeiss Ikon Contarex Bullseye 

Condition: Excellent
The Contarex Bullseye (1959–1966) is universally regarded as one of the most mechanically sophisticated 35mm SLR cameras ever produced. Named "Bullseye" for its distinctive selenium meter cell on the front.

- Shutter: All speeds functional — appear accurate.
- Selenium meter: Functional — needle responds to light.
- Self-timer: Functional.
- Viewfinder: Bright and clean.
- Cosmetic: Very good overall.
  Very minor impact on baseplate.
  Light wear marks at strap lugs (neck chain removed).
  Chrome otherwise well preserved.

INTERCHANGEABLE MAGAZINE BACKS (×2) 

Condition: Excellent — both tested functional.

- ASA setting: 5–1300 / DIN 9–33 per magazine.
- Film type selector: IR / Daylight / Flash / Negative.
- Individual frame counter on each magazine.
- Darkslide system: functional on both.

The Contarex interchangeable magazine system is the most remarkable mechanical achievement of the entire Contarex design. It allows the photographer to switch film type mid-roll - removing one loaded magazine and replacing it with another - without losing a single frame.

This capability, standard on medium format cameras, was almost unheard of on a 35mm SLR in the 1960s. Both magazines have been tested and confirmed functional.

LEATHER CASE
- Leather system case — approximately 30×20×15cm.
- Red interior.
- Condition: Good — signs of use, fully functional.
- Accommodates body + magazines + lenses.

WHY THIS SYSTEM
-  Complete Contarex magazine system — body + 2 extra backs. Finding a Bullseye with functional magazine backs is increasingly rare.
- Selenium meter confirmed working.
- All shutter speeds operational.
- Original leather case — the complete presentation.
- Ready for Contarex lenses (Planar, Distagon, Sonnar, Biogon).
- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.

HONEST CONDITION NOTES
Minor baseplate impact and strap lug wear — clearly shown in photos.
Shutter speeds appear accurate — not precision-tested.
No surprises at reception — full transparency.

CONDITION SUMMARY
Body:      Excellent (minor baseplate impact / strap lug wear — see photos)
Magazine 1: Excellent — functional
Magazine 2: Excellent — functional
Case:      Good (original leather, signs of use)

SHIPPING
Ships from Paris, France.
Japan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked international shipping.
Combined shipping available on all Contarex items.

Any questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.