In fact, this very camera has been used to create some of
fashion’s most iconic photographs. Famous works by
Terry Richardson and Juergen Teller immediately come to mind, particularly
Teller's shots of Sofia for Marc Jacobs. Richardson says, “It's not about
technique, it's about mystique. It's more about capturing something. Many photographers
use big cameras which are very controlled. What I like about a snapshot camera
is that half the time the shutter doesn't go off when you need it to. You don't
capture what you see, but you capture the feeling. It's looser, it's not
premeditated, and it allows for accident.” I think part of the appeal of the
Contax T3 is that because you don’t have to focus on aperature or shutter speed
settings you can shoot anywhere inspiration strikes instantly without
sacrificing quality. This might be one of the reasons Sofia feels so strongly
about her T3: "I always try other cameras and come back to this one. I
know I should use a digital one, but these pictures always turn out the
best." Note that if you plan to own this bad boy you may have to obsessively
hunt one down on eBay because it has been discontinued since 2005. And: It's damn expensive! You will have to spend at least $650 or 500 Euros for one in good condition.
