Contax G1 autofocus rangefinder camera with Planar 45mm F2 lens.
Specifications
Type: 35mm AF rangefinder camera with focal plane shutter.
Picture size: 24 x 35 mm .
Lens : Contax G mount.
Shutter : Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter.
Shutter speeds: 16 sec to 1/2000 sec..at aperture priority auto exposure. Manual mode .. 1sec to 1/2000 sec. B and X (1/100sec).
Sync Contacts : Direct X contact (synchronizing speeds 1/100 sec or slower ) provided with sync terminal.
Self-timer : Electronic self-timer with 10 sec delay.
Shutter release : Electromagnetic release , provided with a special release socket.
Exposure Control : 1. Aperture-priority auto exposure. 2. Manual exposure.3.TTL auto flash control.4. Manual flash control.
Metering system: TTL actual exposure metering (Center-weighted average light metering) External metering (automatic switchover with the mounted lens).
Metering range: EV1~19 on TTL actual exposure metering ( ISO100, F2) EV3~17 on external metering (ISO100) (about 70 º reception angle)
Film speed range: ISO 25~5000 for automatic setting with DX film, ISO 6~6400 for manual setting.
AE Lock: The shutter speed is stored in the memory.
Exposure Compensation: +2EV~-2EV (can be set in 1/3 EV increments)
A.B.C. Mode : ±0.5 EV / ±1EV exposure compensating values with A.B.C lever.
Flash Light Control: TTL derict light control.
Flash Synchronization: In combination with dedicated flash, the shutter speed is automatically set when the flash is fully charged.
Second Curtain Synchronization: Possible with Contax flash having a second curtain synchronization capability.
Focusing: Automatic focusing with focusing dail, switchable to manual focusing.
Distance Measurement: reinforced base length type external passive AF method , provided with AF-assist beam and focus lock.
Metering detection range (ISO100) : EV3~19. The distance is indicated in the view-finder and displaypanel.
View-finder: Real-image viewfinder (coupling with the mounted lens) 0.57X magnification and 90% field of view. (with 45mm lens ∞and-1D diopter)
DiopterAdjustment: Built-in diopter adjuster correctable range +0.3D~-2D.
Display in Viewfinder : Picture area frame(automatic parallax adjustment) focusing frame , focus display, shutter speed, exposure mark, exposure compensation, flash mark.
Diplay panel: Shooting distance / film speed, drive mode ( single-frame, exposure, Continuous shooting, self-timer, Multiple-exposures, ) custom function mark and batterie warning mark.
Film Loading : Auto loading , automatic film positioning to “01” on counter.
Film advance : Automatic winding with built-in motor .
Film rewinding: Automatic rewinding with built-in motor, automatic stop/return after rewinding is completed, mid-roll reewinding possible.
Drive modes : Single-frame exposure , continuous shooting (C mode) Self-timer, Multiple exposures.
Winding speed: Up to about 2 frames /sec on continuous shooting (C mode) (with new batteries at ordinary temperatures) as tested accoording to Contax testing standard.
Exposure counter : Automatic-resetting additive type,A.B.C. display.
Accessory shoe: Direct X-contact hot shoe (providedwith TLA flash contact)
Custom Functions: 1. AE lock operation ( AE lock is activated by pressing main switch or shutter release halfway) 2. A.B.C, exposure order selection ( standard >over>under-over>standard>under) 3. Film end rewinding (completelyrewound film end left wound)
Camera back: Can be opened by camera back opening knob, detachable , privided with film check window.
Power source: Two 3v lithium batteries (CR2)
Batterie check: Automatic check batterie warning mark in display panel.
Batterie Capacity: About 80 rols of 24-exposure film ( with new batteries at ordinary temperature as tested accoording to Contax testing standard)
Dimensions: 133X77X42mm.
Weight: 460 grams.
This is a high quality auto focus rangefinder with interchangeable lenses. A very nice system from Contax.
Carl Zeiss Contax G Planar 45mm F2 lens.
The Planar T* 45mm F2 lens with a field of angle of 50° has been designed as the standard lens for the Contax G series compact cameras. This is an all-round lens with features not only good image quality, but also a wide initial aperture. The lens is designed for use iwth the autofocus connection of the Contax G serie cameras.
Specs:
Focal length : 46,9mm.
Mount : Contax G.
Negative size: 24x36mm.
Optical construction: 6 elements in 4 groups.
Angle of view : 50°
Max aperture: f/2
Min aperture : f/16
Focusing range: ∞ to 0,5m
Filter size: Ø46mm.
Dimensions : 56x39mm
Weigth : 190 gram.
