Contax AX Specifications Page
| Type | 35mm focal plane shutter, autofocus SLR camera |
| Film size | 24x36mm |
| Lens Mount | Contax/Yashica MM mount |
| Shutter Speed | (AUTO) (AV & P) 32 secs. to 1/6000 sec. (TV and Manual) 4 secs. to 1/4000 sec. |
| Synchro contacts | Direct X setting (synchronizing speeds 1/200 sec. or slower, provided with synchro terminal |
| Self-Timer | Electronic type with either approx. 10 or 2 sec. delay |
| Shutter Release | Electromagnetic release with exclusive cable switch socket |
| Focusing system | SAF (single autofocus), CAF (Continuous autofocus), M (manual focus) and MACRO |
| Autofocus | TTL phase difference detection, Automatic Back Focusing System, Focus sensing range (ISO 100): EV 2-21 |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture-Priority AE (Av) Shutter-speed-Priority AE (Tv) Program AE (P) Manual Exposure (M) |
| Metering System | TTL center-weighted average metering or spot metering |
| Focusing screen | Horizontal split-image/Microprism (FW-1) standard. Focusing screens are interchangeable. |
| Display in viewfinder | Focusing indicator, Shutter speed, Exposure warning, Aperture, A.B.C. display, Exposure compensation, Metering Indicator, Back Focusing Scale indicator, exposure counter/ Self-timer remaining time, Flash ready |
| Display panel | Exposure counter/film speed/self-timer remaining time/ elapsed time on bulb exposure, multiple exposure indicator, custom function display, battery warning signal, Film length indicator, film mark |
| Film loading | Automatic loading, automatic film advance to frame No. 1 when the shutter release button is pressed |
| Film rewinding | Automatic film rewind with built-in motor, automatic stop after rewinding is completed, mid-roll rewinding possible |
| Drive mode | Single-frame, continuous CL (approx. 3 frames per second) or CH (approx. 5 frames per second), approx. 2 or 10 sec. self-timer, multiple exposure |
Film advance speed |
Approx. max. 5 frames per second on continuous CH mode (with fresh battery in normal temperatures, as tested according to our testing standards) |
| Film counter | Automatic resetting |
| Accessory shoe | Direct X-contact (Coupled with TLA flash) |
| Custom function | Selection of AE-lock, Multi-exposure selection, A.B.C. exposure order selection, Depth-of-field preview operation, Rewind with tab remaining out or wound in, Film rewinding mode selection, Turning on of AF supplementary light, Electronic sound when focusing is completed |
| Camera back cover | Opened by the camera back opening lever; detachable |
| Power source | 1 pc. 6V lithium battery (2CR5) |
| Battery check | Automatic check; battery warning indicator in display panel |
| Battery capacity | About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film (with a new lithium battery, in normal temperatures, as tested according to our testing standard) |
| Others | Depth-of-field preview button, socket for external power source |
| Dimensions | 162 (W) x 123.5 (H) x 72 (D) mm (6-3/8x 4-7/8 x 2-7/8 inches) |
| Weight | 1,080 grams (38.1 oz) (without battery) |
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*Note that Kyrocera discontinued the Contax camera system. In the event of camera, or lens failure, you will have to procure used parts.