Contax G2 Rangefinder AF
Contax continues the direction set in 1994 by adding another revolutionary camera to its professional AF rangefinder line. The G2 becomes the flagship camera in a professional line that continues to grow. The G2 raises the standard for rangefinder cameras with a four frame per second integrated motor drive, top shutter speeds of up to 1/6000 second, X sync at 1/200 second and adds an extended baseline auto-focus system.
The Carl Zeiss T* lens line is now enhanced with the addition of the Carl Zeiss T* Biogon 21mm f2.8 and the Planar 35mm f2.0. These lenses are wide angle formulas achieving the lowest distortion and highest optical quality. The new GD-2 multi-function data back has a special feature that allows printing all technical details used throughout the roll on the first or first and second frames of the roll. Optionally, this same data may be printed between frames or turned off. Contax has also added the Contax TLA200 electronic TTL flash to the G series line. The TLA200 adds flash power and a zoom head for more versatile electronic flash photography.
| Type | 35mm Rangefinder |
| Lens Mount | Contax "G" Mount |
| Focusing Type | Passive Plus Active Af |
| Focus Modes | Single Af, Continuous Af, Manual |
| Exp. Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual |
| Exp. Metering | Center Weighted Average |
| Exp. Metering Range | Ev 1-19 Wtih F/2.0 Lens At Iso 100 |
| Exp. Compensation | +/- 2 Stops In 1/3 Stop Increments |
| Exp. Bracketing | 3 Frames In 1/2 Or 1 Stop Increments |
| Flash | None |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000-4 Sec., Bulb, Sync 1/200 Second |
| Iso Range | Dx 25-5000, Manual 6-6400 |
| Film Wind | Auto Single Shot, Continuous 4 Or 2 Frames Per Sec. |
| Focusing Screen | None |
| Diopter Correction | Built-In +0.3 To -2, (Add'L Diopters Available) |
| Self Timer | 10 Second Delay |
| Remote Control | Optional L-Series Cable Switch |
| Pc Terminal | Yes |
| Depth/Field Preview | No |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Viewfinder Info | Shutter Speed, Manual Metering Pointers, Ae Lock, Flash Indicator, Exp. Compensation, Af Focusing Distance, Exposure Mode |
| Lcd Panel Info | Film Speed, Focusing Distance, Frame Counter, Battery Power |
| Power Source | (2) Cr2 3v Lithium Batteries |
| Dimensions | 5-1/4 X 3 X 1-11/16" (Whd) |
| Weight | 19.6 Oz |
| Specialties | Multiple Exposure P.S. The Main Advantages Of The G2 Above The G1 Is: 1) 1/6000 Sec. Top Shutter Speed. 2) Passive And Active Af. 3) 4 Frames Per Second. |
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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.