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The operatinginstructions this rnanualare given with reference in to the camerawhen used with the PlanarT' 50 mm f/l.4 for Prograrn Mode. However,the operationsare the sarnewhen other interchangeable ZeissT* lenseswith ProgramMode capability used. are
Die in dieser BroschuregegebenenBedienungsanleitungen mit beziehen sich auf die Kamerain Verbindung dem PlanarT* 50 mm, tf1,4fUr Programm-Betriebsart. gleichenBedienungsDie schrittegeltenaber auch,wenn andereZeissT*-Wechselverwendet objektivemit Programrn-Betriebsarten-Einrichtung werden.

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of Description Parts. Changing Lens. Installation Battery FilmLoading the Setting FilmSpeed Operation Focusing Display Viewfinder Ring Aperture Dial Control Shutter FilmRewinding System Metering. ModeSelection Exposure AE the Using Program Mode AE the Using Aperture-Priority Mode. Exposures Manual Compensation Exposure. Self-Timer Quartz. Exposures Multiple FlashPhotography CameraBack nterchangeable Socket/l Release Screens Mark/Focusing Compensatron Infrared Depthof-Field Accessories Camera Care Camera ications Specif l64 6B BO B4 B6 9B rr06

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7 der Bezeichnung Teile t3 Objektiurvechsel t5 der Einlegen Batterien 21. Filmeinlegen 29. der Einstellung Filmempfindlichkeit 3l Scharfeinstellung 33 Sucherdisplay 35. Blendenring 37 lscheibe lu Versch R-Einstel 4\ FilmrUckspulen 42. MeRsystem 5l Wahlder Belichtungs-Betriebsart 55 Betriebsart der Verwendung Programm-AE 6l Betriebsart der verwendung Blenden-Vorwahl-AE 65 Belichtung Manuelle 69. BelichtungskomPensation BI Quarz-Selbstausloser B5 rfachbelichtungen Meh 87 ie Blitzfotograf..' Kameraruckwand 99 Ausloserbuchse/Auswechselbare r0r rscheiben ru r-Markie ng/Suche Infrarotkorrektu r03 e Schdrfentief 107 Kamerazubehor ill Kamerapflege It5 Daten. Technische
Fi l mS peedR i ng Dial Compensation Exposure Check Mai nS w i tch/B atter y Release Sh E l ectromagneti c ut t er Film AdvanceLever r re Multiple-Exposu Leve Counter Exoosure Lock Lever AE (AutoExposure) Button Lens Release S C arryi ng trapE ye let Index S el f-Ti mer B S el f-Ti mer uttonL ock Ring Flasher B S el f-Ti mer utton/ Self - Tim er PreviewButton Deoth-of-Freld Auto FlashContacts D C S hutter ontrol i a l C Fi l mR ew i nd ran k- Handle K Fi l mR ew i nd nob D i rectX C ontact X S ynchTermi na l Mo C ontax/Y ashi ca unt Mi D efl ecti on rror Lug C P rogram oupl i ng LensIndex
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ShutterCurtain Data Back LED FilmGuideRails Terminal WinderCoupling WinderCoupling Button Film RewindRelease BatteryCheck LamP ReleaseSocket Sprocket Spool Take-up Plate Pressure @ Memo Holder @ Camera Back Cover @ BatteryCompartment (D TripodSocket
(Mounting the Lens) Firstremove camera-body and then insertthe the cap lensmountintothe camera-body mount,matching red the dot on the lensmountwith that on the camerabody. gripping lensbarrel Then, the firmly, turn the lens clockwise untilit lockswith a click. Whenusinga lenscap of the snapon type,attachor removeit from the lens by pressing the two side-tabs. in
(RemovinE the Lens> Whilepressing lensrelease the button, turn the lens counterclockwise slightly and removeit from the camerabody mount.Alwayskeep caps on the camera-body mount and the lensmountwhen the lensis left off the camera. o Avoidtouching camerainterior lerrs or surfacewith yourfingers. o Avoiddirectsunlight when removing mounting or the lenswith film loadedin the camera.
The electronic shutter and exposure confrol systems of the Contax 159MM are battery powered so be sure to operate the camera with the batteries loaded. Use two 1.55 V silver-oxidebatteries (5R44 or equivalent)or 1.5 V alkaline-manganese batteries (LR44or equivalent). tr Openthe batterycompartment coveron camerabase by unscrewing counterclockwise a coin edge. it with
Z Inserttwo batteries, stacked together, intothe battery holder with the ( + ) sidefacingup as shownby the battery polarity markson the holder. Thenreplace holder the in the batterycompartment firmlysecurethe cover.lf and the (+ ) and (-) sidesare incorrectly inserted, camera the will not function.

(Battery Precautions) r Batterylife is approximately year with silver-oxide 1 batteries, about6 monthswith alkaline-manganese and batteries, this may vary depending frequency but on of camerause,the strength batteries time of purchase, of at ambient temperature, etc. o Whenchanging replaceboth batteries the batteries, at sametime. Do not mix old and new batteries thoseof or different types. o Batteries apt to performpoorlyin sub-zero are temperatures, causingpicturetakingdifficulties LED and failure. Keepthe cameraas warm as possible and carry just in case thosein the camerashould extrabatteries fail. Batteries affectedby such extremetemperatures will recoverpowerafter beingkept warm for a while. Wheninstalling batteries, wipethe cell cap and base clean.Oily residue batteryterminals on couldcausepoor electrical contact. Whengoingon extended trips,take alonga spareset of freshbatteries. Do not throwbatteries into a fire or attemotto take themaoart. o Keepthe batteries of children's out reach.lf swallowed,immediately consulta physician emergency for treatment.
Always use a standard 35 mm film cartridge (12, 20, 24 or 36 exposure roll). Avoid direct sunlight when loading film. tr Open,the cameraback by pulling film rewindknob the all the way out.
the in Then, 2 Place film cartridge the film chamber. pushthe rewind knobback in, turning slightly it untilit falls intoposition, necessary if E| Drawout the film leaderand insertthe tip into any slot on the take-up spool.
g Thenslowlyturn the spoolwith the finger,advancing the film untilits top and bottomperforations engagethe sprocket teeth. closing cameraback,makesure that the the E Before film perforations engaging sprocket are the teethand that port is properly the film cassette positioned shownin as the illustration. E Takeup any film slackby unfolding film crankand the turning gentlyin direction the arrowuntilit stopswith it of a tightening the film. of
operating film advance the leverand ll Alternately release shutter button, takesomeblankexposures until " the exposure reads"1 " Usethe "'1 reading counter on pointfor taking the exposure counter yourstarting as photoslf the f ilm rewind knobturnswhenyou operate the filmadvance lever, meansthat the film is beingfed it properly Whenblankexposures beingmade beforethe are exposure counterreaches"1," the camerashutter will release 1/100sec. regardless the selected at of shutter speed(except"8") setting,and the shutter speedLEDwithinthe viewfinder displaywill pulsateat "125.''Whenthe counterreaches "1," the camerawill switchto the selectedexposure mode. 24 automatically

(Film AdvanceLever) Whenthe film advanceleveris stroked full throw,it a advances film one frameand windsthe shutter the with the sameaction.Set the leverin the standoff position beforehand ensurea smoother to leveroperation.
T h e e x p o s u r ec o u n t e r m o v e s e a c h t i m e t h e f i l m a d v a n c e l e v e r i s f u l l y s t r o k e d ,a n d a u t o m a t i c a l l yr e s e t s t o " S " ( S t a r t )w h e n t h e c a m e r a b a c k i s o p e n e d , r e g a r d l e s so f whetherthe camera is loadedor not The exposure c o u n t e rs t a r t s w i t h " S , " t h e n " 1 , " f o l l o w e db y e v e n n u m b e r sf r o m " 2 " I h r o u g h " " T h e o d d n u m b e r s a r e i n d i c a t e db y d o t s m a r k e d b e t w e e n t h e e v e n n u m b e r s T h e o r a n g e - c o l o r gn u m b e r s" : ' " , " " '' a n d " " d c o r r e s p o n dt o t h e n u m b e r o f e x p o s u r e s i n s t a n d a r d mm film cartridqes
U s e t h e m e m o h o l d e r t o r e m i n d y o u r s e l fo f w h a t t y p e o f f i l m i s l o a d e d i n y o u r c a m e r a b y s l i p p i n gt h e e n d o f t h e f i l m c a r t o n i n t o i t , o r e v e n u s e i t t o h o l d t h e e x p o s u r ed a t a for the shots you have taken
Be sure to sef the f ilm speed properly as it is vitat to obtaining correct exposure. The applicable f itm speed is indicated on the outside f ilm packet. w h i l ep u l l i n g p o n t h e f i l ms p e e dr i n g ,r o t a t e t t i l lt h e f i l m u i number the film in use aligns speed for with the white index mark rhen, release ring,letting click righton the it the proper clickstop soon aftersettingthe film speed,check to see that the exposure compensation is set at "X1." lf it is at dial anysetting otherthan "X1," you will not be ableto obtain correctexposures. 28
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Focusing ,s done with a split-image focusing center, microprism collar and a surrounding matter screen. Whenusingthe split-image to focus,turn the spot focusing ringuntilthe top and bottomhalves the image of merge. the imageis out of focus,the two halves not lf will merge. To focuswiththe microprism collar, turn the focusing ring untilthe glittering effectdisappears from the collar area, 30
giving you a sharp, clearimagewhen in focus. To focuswith the outermattefield, turn the focusing ring untilthe imageappears sharpand clear,free of any foggy effect. ' when usinglongfocal-length lenses, lenses or with a relatively smallmaximum (f4 aperture or srower), when or performing photography highmagnification, close-up at the microprism collarand split-image spot may becomedark, making focusing difficult. this case,focususingthe ln outermattefield.

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Whenthe shutterrelease partwayin, the buttonis pressed necessary exposure information indicated LEDs. is by Sincethe eyepoint has been made longerthan usual, you can see the entireviewfinder imagewithoutany vignetting. The LEDdisplay features 3-stage a brightness control
whichautomatically adjusts intensity the prevailing the to lighting condition. o Whenthe exposed film is sent out for processing and printing standard of sizeprints, mindful be that the prints will showsomewhat lessthanwhatwill appear the film. on
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Shutterspeed LED VerschluRzeiten-LED L E Dd e v i t e s s e ' o b t u r a t i o n d L E Dd e v e l o c i d a d e l o b t u r a d o r d
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Affichage de la compensation d'exposition de exposicion Indicacion de la compensacion
The aperture ring regulates amountof lighttransmitted the to the film plane. The amountof lighttransmission is halved whenthe aperture changed the next largerf is to value(for example, when f/4 is changedto f/5.6), and doubled when it is changed the nextsmaller value. to f The aperture alsocontrols depthof field,a lens the property givingyou varyingdepth in the planeof focus at (Referto page 102) different apertures. To set the aperture, turn the aperture ring untilthe desired aperture settingis aligned with the aperture/distance scale index. The aperture ringcan be usedat in-between positions. Theminimum aperture setting "16" is in greento of indicate that the lensis to be set at this position the in 34
Program mode.The minimum AE aperture setting varies with the type of lensin use. The aperture can be confirmed usingthe viewfinder In AE aperture display. the Program mode,the cameraselected aperture, in the Aperture-priority and the and AE Manual modes, user-selected the aperture, wellas as intermediate values, displayed. are

The f unction of the shutter rs to control the length of time the f ilm is exposed to light. On the Contax 159 MM, whether sef in the Program AE. Aperture-priority AE, or Manual exposure mode, the shutter speed is controlled by an electronic circuit incorporating a high precisionquartz osciIlator. (Shutter Control Dial Setings) Mode) For takingpictures in "P" (for NormalProgram the generalprogramAE mode. Program Mode) For taking "HP" (for High-speed pictures the program mode usinga highshutterin AE priority speedof 1/1000 second. 36
I'LP" (for Low-speed ProgramMode) For takingpictures in the programAE mode usinga low shutter-priority speedof 1/60second. (34" For takingpictures the Aperture-priority in AE mode. For exposure settingsusingthe Manual "4(X)0"tw "1" gxposure mode."4000," "500," "60," and "1" represent usableshutterspeedsettings 1/4000, 1/500,1/60and 1 of secondrespectively. Whenthe settingis shiftedto a next largernumber(for example, from 125to 250),the exposure time is successively halved with each setting; conversely, when shifted a next smaller to number, exposure the time is successively with each setting. doubled 3'B^" The shutterremains openduringthe time the shutterreleasebuttonis kept pressedso it is usedfor taking longexposure shots. (Setting the Shutter Control Dial) Set the shuttercontroldial by turningit untilthe desired numberor letter(all lettersettings click-stopped) alignswith the shut speedindex.The dial locks in the " P , " " H P , " " L P , "a n d " A " positions preventaccidental to shifting the dialedmode.The of dial can be unlocked by pressing shutterdial the lock-release buttonand turning dialat the sametime. the o The dial cannotbe usedin int mediatesettingsbetweenclick stops.
When the end of the roll of film is reached it will not be possible to advance the film any further. lnstead of attempting to forcibly advance the film, check the exposure counter to see whether you have come to the end of the roll. lf so, be sure to rewind the film into ifs cassette before removing it from the camera. the tr Depress film rewindrelease buttonon camera basefor an instant and let go.

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<Light ReadingRange) The tablegivesthe EV Lightreading rangefor various lenses, the showing inter-relationship between aperture, values). instance, For shutterspeedand EV (exposure lensat ISO100 is used,the reading whenan t11.4 range the spanning pointsthat the verticallines(EV)and the horizontal lines(shutter intersect speed) with the diagonal l i n e s x t e n d i nfg o mt h e f v a l u e s f " 1. 4 " t o " " r e o (representing minimum the aperture the ZeissPlanar of T* t|1.450 mm),denotes reading the rangefrom EV 0 to 20. o EV numbers, whichare usedto indicate coupling the rangeof the lightmeter,denotethe aperture and shutter speedcombinations yieldthe sameexposure that effect on the film for a givenlighting condition For example, whenusingEV 13 f rom the scaleas a guide,it can be seenthat the sameexposure effectis attained usingthe combinations f/16 of at 1/30sec and f/8 at 11125 sec. The EV numbers from O through20, Vo, I ' "r:''.'.':r 3." and the shutterspeedf rom 60 to 1/4000 c, represent rangeover which the (.o se9,. the cameranormally metersin the AE modes(P, HP, LP and A modes) That part of the I metering rangewhich is 5oo shownin cblor the denotes light reading range ------------'''* -r 4000 whenusingan t4 ltl1.4 lensat lso 100.
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With the Contax 159MM, you can use the shutter control dial to select any one of three program modes, aperturepriority AE mode, and manual exposure mode to suit any photographic obiective. (Program AE Mode) In the Program mode,the cameraautomatically AE selects optimum the combination shutterspeedand of aperture settings correctexposure for according to lighting condition usingits pre-programmed by matching shutter speedand lensaperture settings. Thiseliminates exposure you f ree to concentrate worries, thus leaving on composition makingit a boonwhen it is top priority and on capturing thosefleeting, decisive moments Depending on the desired objective, Contax159 MM makesprogram the modesavailable NormalProgram, in High-speed Program, and Low-speed Program. Program Mode) In this mode,the AE O "P" (Normal cameraselects correctbalance shutterspeedand the of aperture settings, makingit easyevenfor the beginning photographer use the camerawith confidence. to 6'HP"(High-speed Program Mode) With this AE O mode,the cameramatches aperture settings with a shutter-priority setting 111000 oI second. is ideally lt suited for fast actionsportsphotography for intentional and blurring the background portrait of of shots And it even hasthe meritof minimizing camerashakewhenusing longtelephoto lenses. 50.LP" (Low-speed Program Mode) Whenusing O AE this mode,the cameramatches aperture settings with a shutter-priority setting 1/60second.lt is suitable of for stopped-down photography, even shots,for landscape or photos. for still-life (Aperture-Priority Mode) AE You set the lensaperture, the cameraautomatically and selects shutterspeedaccording the lighting the to condition giveyou the correctexposure to combination. You will find it not onlysuitable general photography for work but alsofor shotswith depthof fieldconsiderations you can f reelycontrolthe aperture because setting. (Manual ExposureMode) With this mode,you controlthe aperture and shutter speedsettings selecting correctexposure in the combination needed obtainthe intended to resurts or effect.And aidedby the exposure information displayed in the viewfinder, can easilytake thoseintentional you overor underexposed shots.

tr Set the Shutter Control Dial to "P. in The camerais now readyfor shooting the Normal or AE Program mode.lf the High-speed Low-speed set AE Program mode is desired, the shuttercontroldial to "HP"or "LP." the indicating in The "P" is displayed the viewfinder, AE camerais in the Program mode. o WhenolderZeisslenses, fittedwith a program not pin, coupling are used,the "P" will not be displayed. 2 Stop the Lens Down to lts MinimumAperture Setting of ringto its minimum setting "16," Turnthe lensaperture in etched oreen. 54
E| Focus and ComPose ring,and the by Focuson subject turning focusing your pictureat the sametime. compose
HP mode H P - B e t r i e b s a r t ] OVER r 4000 Mode HP i 000 Modo H P LP mode LP-Betriebsart Mode LP Modo LP

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Overexposure Uberbelichtungs sur-exposition sobreexposicion
Underexposure Un t e r b e l i c h t u n g s sous-exoosition subexposicion
Confirm Exposure and Shoot When you depress the shutter release button partway, the v i e w f i n d e rL E D s w i l l i n d i c a t et h e c o r r e c t s h u t t e r s p e e d a n d a p e r t u r es e t t i n g si n e f f e c t. l f t h e s h u t t e r s p e e d L E D ' s l i g h t u p a t a n y s e t t i n gf r o m " " t o " B , " i t i n d i c a t e s c o r r e c t e x p o s u r e P r e s s t h e s h u t t e r r e l e a s eb u t t o n a l l t h e way to effect exposure When the dial is set at the "HP" or "LP" AE mode,the s h u t t e r s p e e d L E D f o r 1 / 0 0o r 1 / s e c o n d r e s p e c t i v e l y w i l l p u l s a t ei f t h e e x p o s u r ei n e f f e c t i s w i t h i n t h e w o r k i n g s r a n g e o f t h e c a m e r a - s e l e c t e d h u t t e r s p e e d s ( 1 / 0 0s e c for "HP," and 1/60sec for "LP") See illustration. When a shutterspeed of 1/30 sec or slower is is of camera shake In this case, t 56 i n d i c a t e d , h e r e a d a n g e r use auto flash or supportthe camera with a tripod
(Overexposure Warning> Whenthe shutter speedLEDpulsates the "OVER" at position, indicates light it overexposure Sincethe ambient is too intense, by adjustfor correctexposure usingan ND ( n e u t r a l e n s i t yf) l t e r o r e d u c e i g h t r a n s m i s s i o n. i t l d ( Underexposure Warning) Whenthe shutter speedLEDpulsates the "B" position, at it indicates lightlevelis underexposure Sincethe ambient too low,compensate usingautoflashor supplementary by i l l u mn a t i o n i

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Normal Program N O fm a l - P f o g f a m m Programme normal Programa normal High-speedProgram S c h n e l l - P r o ga m m r Programme a vitesse elev6e Programa de alta velocidad
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(Program AE Control Scale) The aperture and shutterspeedcombinations available in the NormalProgram, High-speed Program, and Low-speed Program modesare as shownin the accompanying AE scale. Whenthe matching aperture withinthe working is shutter speedrangeoI 111000 sec in the High-speed Program and of 1/60sec. in the Low-speed Program modes, shutterspeedLEDswill pulsate the the at respective shutterspeeds. lf a lenswitha different maximum aperture used,the is working rangewillvary by the extentof the lightvalue differenceFor example, an 1112.8 is used.its if lens 5B
performance be as shownby the dottedlinese. will ' Evenwhen the aperture ring is at a settingotherthan minimum aperture, camerawill stilloperate the the in program mode.However, this case,the cameraAE in selected shutterspeedwill work withina narrower working rangebetween whatever smaller you have aperture selected and the maximum aperture the lens,causing of the camera-selected shutterspeedto shiftunderintense lighting conditions. example, For when set at f/g, the workingrangewill be narrowed shownby the dotted as l i n e@
tr Set the ShutterControl Dial at "A" The camerais now in the Aperture-priority mode. AE A Select the ApertureSetting selectthe desired aperture turning lensaperture by the ring,and usethe viewfinder display confirm to the aperture setting.
E| Focus and Compose the Compose picture whilefocusing with a turn of the f o c u s i n gi n g. r

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Overexposure warning Uberbelichtung Sur-exposition Sobreexposicion
Underexposure warning Unterbelichtung Sous-exposition Subexposicion
g Confirm ExposureSetting and Shoot Depress shutterrelease the partwayin and the shutter speedLEDwill light,indicating correctexposure the in effect.lf the LED lightssteadily any position at from "4000"through "8", it indicates correctexposure. Then depress buttonthe rest of way in to effectexposure. the when two LEDslightup simultaneously, intermediate an shutter speedsomewhere between two indicated the speeds be used. will o lf a shutterspeedof 1/30secondor sloweris indicated, thereis a danger camerashakewith hand of heldshots In thiscase,use autoflash, support or the camera witha tripod. 62
(When LED at "OVER" Pulsates) This indicates overexposure an setting because of excessive lighting subject Stopdownthe aperture on until a usable shutter speedis indicated. the "OVER"LED lf stillpulsates afteradjusting aperture, then use an optional neutral density filter ( W h e n L E Da l " B " P u l s a t e s ) Thisindicates underexposure an setting. Sinceyour subject too dimlylit,selecta wideraperture. the "8" is lf LEDstillpulsates afteradjusting aperture fully,then use autoflashor supplementary illumination.

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tr Set the Shutter Speed Whilepressing downon the shutter dial lock-release button, turn the shutter control dialto the desired manual shutter speedsetting 2 Set the Lens Aperture Turnthe lensaperture ringto the desired aperture setting, and usethe vieMinder display confirm aperture to the setting
E Check the Exposureand Shoot Depress shutterrelease the buttonpartwayin and the shutter speedLEDwill pulsate indicate userto the selected shutter speed, and will lightup to indicate the correctshutterspeedfor the aperture settingin effect (Figure adjustthe shutter or O). For correctexposure, aperture settings untilthe pulsating steadily LEDs and lit merge(Figure the @). Now,depress shutterrelease buttonall the way to effectexposure o Whentwo steadily LEDsappear the sametime,it lit at will not be possible mergethe LEDsby turning to the shutter control dial.In thiscase,mergethe LEDsby a fine adjustment the aperture of ring
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Modern Classic SLR Series Contax RTS II - Technical Specifications Specifications Type: 35 mm single-lens reflex featuring Auto/Manual exposure modes and Quartz-timed operation. Image Size: 24 x 36 mm Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica 3-claws bayonet mount. Standard Lens: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4, Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.7
Shutter: Quartz-timed, electronically operated horizontal t focal plane shutter. Shutter Speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 16 sec. in Auto mode; 16 1/2000 sec. to 4 sec. in Manual mode, with "B" and "X" (1/ Note: Mechanical shutter operation possible at 1/50 sec. a without battery power.
Flash Synchronization: X-synch at 1/60sec. (or slower) via direct hot-shoe or X-synch terminal. Flash bulb workable with slower speed (1/30 sec and below).
Synch Shutter Speeds 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2
Shutter Speeds Electronic Flash FP Flash bulb M MF

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Self-Timer: Quartz-timed electronic self-timer with 10-sec. delay, cancellable or resettable during operation. LED flashes during operation, accelerating 2 sec. before shutter release. Shutter Release: Real Time Electromagnetic Release System (with auxiliary remote release off-camera control options via Release Socket). Exposure Control: Through-the-lens (TTL) center weighted metering at full aperture via Silicon Photo Diode (SPD) cell. Aperture-priority AE mode in EV range -1 (f/1.4 at 4 sec.) to 19 (V16 at 1/2000 sec.) at ASA 100, f1.4 lens. Manual exposure control also provided. ASA Range: ASA/ISO 12-3200. TLA Auto Flash Control: With Contax TLA system, separate SPD cell reads flash exposure directly at film plane; 'Fail-Safe' control of flash/shutter synchronization (Synch speed: Shutter speed automatically set to 1/60 sec. upon completion of recycling). X-synch terminal for all non-TLA electronic flash units.
Exposure Check Button: Pressing button activates LED display for 16 sec. Exposure Compensation: + 2 EV - 2 EV with click-stops every 0.5 EV(can be set for in between-click stops). AE Lock: Activated by lever, locks in EV setting. Viewfinder: Eye-level, pentaprism type showing 97% of picture area at 0.87X magnification. Lever operated eyepiece shutter to block out extraneous light during remote control. Focusing Screens: Microprism focusing screen comes as standard equipment. Seven other interchangeable type screens are available. Viewfinder Display: Aperture display, exposure compensation display (LED digital displayred), shutter speed display, over- or under-exposure display (alphanumerical LED arrayred), TLA flash unit flash ready/after-flash signal mark (LED displaygreen). FIlm Advance: With full stroke of 120 degree setting angle and 20 degree standoff position; or film feed indicator, and automatic winding capability when used with motor drive or winder system. Film Rewind: Film rewind crank-handle with clutch action, and film rewind release button with automatic resetting. Exposure Counter: Automatic resetting type. Until counter registers "1", camera will automatically set at shutter speed of 1/60 sec. regardless of the setting adjustment on the shutter control dial (except "B" setting). Multiple Exposures: Possible by depressing film rewind release button. Accessory Shoe: Direct X-synch hot-shoe with dedicated Contax TLA capability or other non-Contax flash for auto and manual flash operation. Camera Back: Interchangeable with optional Databack type, Provided with memo holder. Depth-of-Field Preview: Button operated (Also doubles as mechanical 1/50sec. shutter release button). Mirror Lock: Lever operated. Power Source: 6.2 V silver-oxide battery (4SR44) (Eveready 544, Ucar 544, Mallory PX28 or equivalent) or 6V alkaline-manganese battery (4LR44). Power on with a main switch. Battery Check:. Low power level indicated by steady or pulsating light pattern of viewfinder LED data display. Other Features: Provided with couplings for motor drive and winder, and with LED for Data Back application. Size: 142 x 89.5 x 50 mm (5-9/16 x 3-1/2 x 2 in) Weight: 735 grams (w/o battery) (25.93 oz) Basic Camera Operations: 6 Parts | Back | to Index Page of Contax RTS II Quartz | Back | to Main Index Page of Contax RTS series

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