Modern Classic SLR Series Contax RTS II QUARTZ - Main Reference Map
Main Switch: This switch provides a master control over the entire electronic operation of the RTS II Quartz, activating the exposure
metering system and electro-magnetic release, and preventing accidental exposure or battery drain by the LED Data Display when the camera is not in use.
TLA Auto Flash Contacts: Special hot-shoe circuitry provides the interface for use of the RTS II Quartz with the Contax TLA
Flash System, providing direct TTL metering at the film plane and 'Fail-Safe' flash/shutter synchronization.
Shutter Control Dial: This 16-position dial incorporates the "A" setting (for AE Mode) along with Manual Mode settings of 1/2000
sec. to 4 sec., plus "B" and "X" (1/60). The dial locks in the."A" and "X" positions.
Exposure Check Button: Pressing this button activates the viewfinder LED Data Display for 16 seconds, after which it
automatically cuts off to preserve battery power.
AE (Auto Exposure) Lock Lever: This lever can be used to activate the RTS II Quartz AE Lock function, which is based on
Exposure Values. This system provides consistent exposure results, even if aperture setting is changed.
Quartz-timed electronic self-timer: with 10-sec. delay, cancellable or resettable during operation. LED flashes during
operation, accelerating 2 sec. before shutter release
Mechanical Shutter Switch Lever: By turning this lever to the horizontal position, the photographer activates the manual,
mechanical release 1/50 sec. shutter capability of the RTS 11 Quartz,.requiring no battery power. The shutter is operated by the Mechanical Shutter Release Button (Depth-of-Field Preview Button) in this mode of operation.
Mechanical Bulb Release Socket: The photographer can employ a manual, mechanical Bulb shutter release by threading a
standard cable release into this socket. The camera then operates, without battery power, in a mechanical "B" shutter mode.
Viewfinder Eyepiece-Blind Lever: This lever closes a special curtain over the camera's eyepiece, in order to prevent extraneous
light from interfering with the sensitive exposure metering system, when the camera is being operated by remote control.
Data Back LED: This is a special LED which signals the Data Back Quartz D-4 to activate its automatic data imprinting capability.
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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

1/2000

X(1/60)

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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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