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Contax G1
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The Story Behind |
Some say this is the best rangefinder of all
times. This made me curious ;)
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Technical
Data
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Manufacturer
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Yashica |
| Build |
1994-1996 |
| Type |
35mm AF range finder
camera with focal plane shutter |
| Picture Size |
24 x 36 mm |
| Lens Mount |
Contax G mount |
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Shutter |
16 sec. to 1/2000 sec. at Aperture-Priority auto exposure
Manual mode ... 1 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
B and X (1/100 sec.) |
| Sync Contacts |
Direct X contact
(syncronizing speeds 1/100 sec. or slower), provided with sync
terminal |
| Self-timer |
Electronic self-timer with
a 10 sec. delay |
| Shutter Release |
Electromagnetic release,
provided with a special release socket |
| Excposure Control |
1. Aperture-priority auto exposure
2. Manual exposure
3. TTL auto flash control
4. Manual flash control
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| 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 (ISO 100, F2), EV3 ~ 17 on external metering
(ISO 100) (about 70 degrees 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 |
+2 EV ~ -2 EV (can be set
in 1/3 EV increaments) |
| A.B.C. Mode |
+- 0.5 EV / ++ 1 EV
exposure compensating values with A.B.C. lever |
| Flash Light Control |
TTL direct light control |
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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 dial, switchable to manual focusing |
| Distance Measurement |
Reinforced base length
type external passive AF method, provide with AF-assist beam and
focus lock |
| Metering detection range
(ISO 100) |
EV 3 ~ 19
The distance
is indicated in the viewfinder and display panel |
| Viewfinder |
Real-image viewfinder
(coupling with the mounted lens), 0,57x magnification and 90%
field of view (with 45mm lens, -1 diopter) |
| Diopter Adjustment |
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 |
| Display Panel |
Shooting distance/film
speed, drive mode (single-frame exposure, continuous shooting,
self-timer, multiple exposure), custom function mark and battery
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 rewinding possible |
| Drive Modes |
Single-frame exposure,
continuous shooting, self-timer, multiple exposure |
| Winding Speed |
Up to 2 frames/sec. on
continuous shooting ("C" mode) (with new batteries, at ordinary
temperature, as tested according to Contax testing standard) |
| Exposure Counter |
Automatic-resetting additive type,
A.B.C. display |
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Accessory Shoe |
Direct X-contact hot shoe (provided with 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 (completely rewound / film end left wound) |
| Camera Back |
Can be opened by camera back opening knob, detachable, provided
with film check window |
| Power Source |
Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2) |
| Battery Check |
Automatic check, battery warning mark in display panel |
| Battery Capacity |
About 80 rolls of 24-exposure film (with new lithium batteries,
at ordinary temperature, as tested according to Contax testing
standard) |
| Dimensions |
133 x 77 x 42 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight |
460 g (without batteries) |
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Accessories
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Others
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On the web |
Anatomy Films (Leica vs Contax)
Anatomy Films
Film Beginnings
Contax G1 kit on test
Now Developing
Karl Winkler Photography
Martin Spoerl Photography
No EXIF
Allan's Stuff - Contax G1 FAQ
The Footographer
Edward Chang
Film Shooters Collective
Steve Huff Photo
Casual Photophile
Contax-Cameras
35mmc.com
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My impression
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| September 2018 |
On reCap
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