On the trail of the Contax

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Nearly 400 illustrations and numerous tables to help identify collectors items. Finally-- a book written about Contax in English. The English translation of "Auf den Spuren der Contax". In this book, the author describes the origins of this fascinating and pioneering camera system. The story begins in 1932 and follows the technical development to the end of the Second World War. It devotes much space to the classification of the pre-war models and versions, as well as describing the lenses and the extensive array of accessories. It has become a standard reference work on the Contax.