ZEISS IKON - zeiss camera contaflex 1261 91

Comprehensive service manual for three classic Zeiss Ikon Contaflex single-lens reflex camera models: Super (10.1271), Rapid (10.1261), and Prima (10.1291). Published November 1959 by the manufacturer in Germany, this workshop manual provides complete technical guidance for professional restoration, repair, and maintenance of these precision instruments.

Detailed disassembly and reassembly procedures cover all mechanical systems: gear trains and exposure meter mechanisms, film-speed selector disc assembly, pentaprism unit, lens housing and lens mount installation, shutter mechanism repair and adjustment, shutter cocking transfer calibration, frame counter assembly, and camera back construction. Each section walks through step-by-step breakdown and reconstruction of individual functional units with methodical clarity.

The manual includes dedicated troubleshooting sections that identify common faults and their causes, comprehensive testing and verification procedures to confirm proper operation, detailed lubrication charts with diagrams showing exact application points, and an extensive spare parts catalog with technical illustrations for component identification and ordering.

An essential reference for service technicians restoring and maintaining these classic rangefinder-coupled reflex cameras from the golden age of German precision optics.