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Contax 645 Specifications Page*
Type

SLR Autofocus System Camera for the 4.5 x 6 cm format
Mount
Exclusive Contax 645 mount
AF System
TTL phase difference detection, viewfinder information via a focus indicator. AF modes include S–Single Autofocus with Focus Lock and C–Continuous Autofocus. AF Metering Range EV1–EV18 (ISO 100)
Shutter
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter, auto 32–1/4000 second, manual 8–1/4000 second, B plus special mechanical B setting. special mechanical B setting
Shutter Release
Electromagnetic, connection for cable release
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Priority AE
Manual Exposure
TTL Flash Control
TTL Pre–Flash Control
Manual Flash Control
Metering Modes
Average Center–Weighted and Spot Metering, AE lock/EV lock
Metering Range
Average EV 1–21, Spot EV 3–18
ISO Range
6–6400 manual setting, also equipped with Barcode Reading device for automatic ISO setting
Exposure Compensation
Manual +/–2 EV (in 1/3 steps) or Automatic Bracketing Control (A.B.C.) +/– 0.5EV or +/– 1.0EV. A.B.C. can be done in Single or Continuous exposure mode
TLA Flash Modes
Automatic switch–over to X–synch with flash ready Shutter curtain synch and activation of flash unit via shutter release possible with suitable TLA flash units
Flash Connection
Via hot–shoe (on top of AE Prism) or cable (standard and TLA socket)
Viewfinder
AE Prism Finder (with Long Point) shows 95% of image format, magnification 0.8x (with 80mm standard lens/–1 diopter), with integrated diopter correction (+1 to –2D) and eyepiece shutter. Optional Waist Level Finder is also available
Focusing Screen
Standard full Matte Screen, optional accessory focusing screens are also available
Viewfinder Information
Shutter Speed, Aperture, Flash Ready, Metering Mode, Frame Counter, A.B.C. and Exposure Compensation, Self–Timer countdown, end of film indicator, Exposure adjustment/metering control (analog scale), Focus Display, Battery Check
Film Back System
Standard insert for 120/220 Film, vacuum film insert for 220 film is also available

Film Transport

Automatic transport to frame number 1, single or continuous advance (max 1.6 frames per second possible)
Self–Timer
2 or 10 second delay with blinking LED signal, may be canceled during countdown
Frame Counter
Additive, automatic resetting type
Multiple Exposures
Unlimited, via Multiple Exposure Lever
Mirror–up
Available by using Mirror Lock–up Button
Data Imprinting
Outside image field imprinting of shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation value, exposure mode, lens type, film type
Battery
One six volt 2CR5 Lithium Battery
Dimensions
141 W x 138.5 H x 145.5mm
Weight
22 ounces (without battery)
 

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*Please note that Contax is Kaput! Kyrocera pulled the plug on the Contax camera system in 2005. So buyer beware. You'll only have used parts to service the camera with, and good luck finding a certified Contax camera technician

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