Casablanca and MAD, well-known collaborators, have once again joined forces to present their latest creation, the MAD x Casablanca Contax G2 camera. Originally launched in 1996 and revered as the world's most advanced rangefinder camera, the Contax G2 remains beloved by photographers to this day for its compact size and impressive features.
This unique camera boasts a 35mm autofocus, a four-frame-per-second integrated motor drive, shutter speeds of up to 1/6000 per second, X-sync at 1/200 per second, and an extended baseline-autofocus system equipped with the Carl Zeiss Planar 45mm f2 lens. Now, in collaboration with MAD, the camera receives an eye-catching makeover.
Embracing Casablanca's signature bold colour choices, the MAD artisans have hand-applied ceramic multi-coloured coatings, adding rich primary hues of blue, green, yellow, and red to the camera's exterior. The Casablanca logo is elegantly placed on the front toggle, complemented by the brand's distinctive font on the rear.
Notably, the camera features both the Contax G2 branding and the 'MAD' emblem on its topside. To complete this exceptional piece, the collaboration inculdes Contax G2 camera body, Carl Zeiss Planar 45mm f/2 lens and lens cap, CR123A battery, neck strap and one roll of PORTRA 400 35mm Film.
Originally produced in Japan. Customised in the UK for Casablanca.
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Words by Jacques Marie Mage
