Up for auction is a beautifully engineered Zeiss Ikon Contessa LK, a high-end 35mm viewfinder camera produced in West Germany during the 1960s. The Contessa line was famous for combining compact elegance with the superior optical performance Zeiss Ikon was known for. This model features a built-in selenium light meter (coupled to the settings) and is equipped with the world-renowned Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 lens. Known as the "Eagle Eye," the Tessar design provides exceptional sharpness and contrast. The camera also comes with its original rubber lens hood. Technical Specifications: Camera Type: 35mm Viewfinder Camera. Film Type: 35mm (standard 135 film). Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.8/50mm. Shutter: Prontor 500 LK (speeds from 1/15s to 1/500s plus B). Features: Coupled selenium exposure meter, bright-frame viewfinder with parallax marks, and accessory shoe. Origin: Stuttgart, West Germany. Condition Report: Cosmetic: The camera is in excellent aesthetic condition. The chrome top plate is clean, and the leatherette body covering is perfectly intact with the "Zeiss Ikon" logo clearly embossed on the back. Optical: The Carl Zeiss Tessar lens glass appears clear and well-preserved. The viewfinder is functional and bright. Mechanical: The shutter fires, and the film advance mechanism operates smoothly. Note: As with all vintage selenium meters, accuracy is not guaranteed due to the age of the component. This camera is primarily intended as a high-quality collector's item.