We’ve only had one body every autofocus quickly and reliably. Of the Contax’s we’ve used, about 75% of them have autofocus that works decently.

The Contax 645 is one of the few medium format film cameras with autofocus. While it’s not as fast as a Hasselblad H2, the combo of autofocus and the Zeiss make it a compelling choice for portrait photographers. It’s also one of the few medium format film cameras with autofocus. I almost view the Contax as the vehicle to the Zeiss 80mm. The rendering is absolutely incredible and gives a very distinct look. The reason this camera is so amazing is nearly entirely due to the Zeiss 80mm F/2. The bokeh and fall-off of the Zeiss f/2 is unmatched While parts are getting more expensive by the minute, they are still widely available as of 2021 from ebay and second hand sellers. The prism, backs, battery packs, and screens are all incredibly easy to dissemble, clean or replace. However, the Contax system is able to mitigate this slightly by it’s modular design. This means parts are scarce and you want to avoid breaking anything at all costs. I won’t go through every spec of the camera- click this link if you’re looking for the full specs.įirstly this camera is no longer manufactured and hasn’t been for roughly 20 years. There seem to be a plethora of wedding photographers who choose this medium. If you’re a budding wedding photographer, chances are a large portion of your favorite film images were taken on a Contax 645 & Zeiss 80mm F/2. From the frigid cold, to humid environments, we’ve tested this camera through nearly every imaginable condition and this gives us a unique perspective on how they perform. We’ve owned quite a few Contax’s over the last 6 years and have shot well over a few thousand rolls through them. This will be a somewhat brief review of the Contax 645 medium format film camera for the purposes of wedding, portrait, and studio photography. It’s no surprise to see wedding photographers praise the Contax 645 system as their preferred camera.

Contax 645 photos