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 Contax
RTS II Quartz
SPECIFICATIONS:
Type:
35 mm single-lens reflex featuring Auto/Manual exposure modes and
Quartz-timed operation. -
Image
Size:
24 x 36 mm -
ASA/ISO Range:
12-3200.
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 travel Titanium focal
plane shutter.
Shutter Speeds:
1/2000 sec. to 16 sec. in Auto mode; 16 settings in 1/2000 sec. to 4 sec.
in Manual mode, with "B" and "X" (1/60 sec.).
Note:
Mechanical shutter operation possible at 1/50 sec. and 'B' without battery
power.
Flash
Synchronization:
X-synch at 1/60sec. (or slower) via direct hotshoe or X-sync terminal.
Flash bulb workable with slower speed (1/30 sec and below).
Self-Timer:
Quartz-timed electronic self-timer with 10-sec. delay, cancelable 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.
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. X-synch terminal for all non-TLA electronic flash units.
Exposure Check
Button:
Pressing button activates LED display for 16 sec. -
AE Lock:
Activated by lever, locks in EV setting.
Exposure
Compensation:
+ 2 EV - 2 EV with click-stops every 0.5 EV(can be set for in
between-click stops).
Viewfinder:
Eyelevel, pentaprism type showing 97% of picture area. 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 display-red),
shutter speed display, over- or underexposure display (alpha numerical
LED array-red), TLA flash unit flash ready/after-flash signal mark (LED
display-green).
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-sync hotshoe 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).
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 & Weight:
142 x 89.5 x 50 mm (5-9/16 x 3-1/2 x 2 in) - 735 grams (w/o battery)
(25.93 oz).
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