Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 126

{"overview":"The Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 126 is a 35mm-style SLR built for the Kodak 126 instant-loading cartridge, introduced in the late 1960s. Today, with 126 cartridge film effectively obsolete, collector demand drives what little market exists, and clean, working examples with original lens are the ones that sell for meaningful money at auction; rough bodies often go unsold. Treat the 2003 hammer price (wholesale, pre-commission) as a historical reference rather than a guide to what one is worth in 2026.","buying_guide":"Common issues to inspect are the meter (selenium and CdS variants age differently and can read inaccurately), shutter timing at slow speeds, and the 126 cartridge chamber and film-advance mechanism, which are prone to wear. Check the bayonet lens mount and any accessory lenses for haze and separation, and confirm both black and chrome cosmetic finishes are intact.

Generated summary, 28 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.