ZEISS IKON - Zeiss Contaflex Super Repair

Complete repair manual issued January 1965 by Zeiss Ikon's technical service department for the Contaflex super camera, catalog reference 10.1262. This comprehensive guide addresses all maintenance, disassembly, and servicing procedures for this high-end reflex camera. The manual begins with a detailed overview of the technical specifications of the Contaflex super, including the Synchro-Compur 1112-558a shutter mechanism, Carl Zeiss Tessar 1:2,8/50 mm lens with macro focusing capability, optical viewfinder and rangefinder systems, plus two precision rangefinders equipped with sharpness indicators. Technical sections cover complete camera disassembly procedures, installation of measuring instruments (viewfinder and rangefinder), and detailed justification and calibration processes. Particular attention is given to rangefinder null point adjustment and distance scale zero-setting procedures. The document includes specific instructions for installing the light-measuring instrument and its various adjustment points. The second portion presents an exhaustive and meticulously organized list of all available spare parts with their order references. This inventory encompasses top capping assemblies, distance scales, discs, cover plates, fasteners, and platforms. Each entry identifies the part number, designation, corresponding illustration references, and required quantities, streamlining spare part orders through authorized Zeiss Ikon service centers.