The speed and no-light performance of the active IR-beam AF can see up to 3m (10 ft) in the dark and the precision of passive AF can see through glass. The AF system uses an active infrared beam to instantly get approximate focus and an instant later, a second precise passive rangefinder system fine tunes for exact focus.
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There’s a backlit LCD display in the bottom of the frame that shows the shutter speed (but no aperture). It also serves as a light reading in manual mode with suggested adjustment arrows, exposure compensation status, a digital focus indicator when using auto-focus and an analog-style focusing scale when using manual focus, and the whole LCD display flashes to show when a photo’s been shot. Below you will find the magnification with different lenses. Many users have dubbed it the best viewfinder ever in a rangefinder while that statement is up for debate I can agree that it is the most advanced. The viewfinder not only automatically compensates for parallax error for close focusing and features a diopter adjustment but zooms as you change lenses and corrects for different magnifications at different distances. The viewfinder of the Contax G2 is indeed unlike anything else you’ll see in a rangefinder. While it’s a nice conception that is appreciated, in my sample I found the dial to move rather easily in a bag and would change accidentally during transport or removing from the bag. To the left of the top plate is a dedicated shooting mode dial that will let you choose between single shot, 2 FPS (CL), 4 FPS (CH), double exposure, and 10 sec. The focusing mode dial which toggles focusing between single, continuous, and manual focus is well-positioned under the shooter’s thumb.
While its location is quite handy and intuitive, underneath it you will find the handy little built-in Automatic Bracketing Control (A.B.C.) function (automatic exposure compensation on three consecutive frames) which allows you to do an exposure sequence consisting of one frame standard, one over and one under exposed. Bracketing works in both auto and manual modes! In addition, the controls are arranged in a clever way with secondary adjusters positioned near or within other adjusters.Īn example of this would be the the large exposure compensation dial located right next to the shutter release. Indeed, the AE Lock, shutter speed, EV compensation and even focusing modes all have their own dedicated single-purpose dials.
The Contax G2 is touted for its ergonomics and well thought-out layout.
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Tech Specs Type 35mm AF Rangefinder with interchangeable lenses Lens Mount Contax G Focus Modes Single shot AF, Continuous AF & Manual Focus Type Dual passive & active AF with assistance beam Focusing Sensitivity Range EV 3-19 ISO 100 with all lenses Exposure Modes Aperture priority & Manual Exposure Metering TTL Center-weighted averaged( also possible to meter from outside of the lens) Metering Range EV 1-19 ISO 100 with f/2 lens Shutter Speed 1/6000th to 16 Seconds + Bulb with flash sync at 1/200th second Exposure Compensation ☒ EV in 1/3rd EV increments Exposure Bracketing +/- 0.5 or 1.0 EV in three-frame sequences ISO Range 25-5000 ( DX)Ħ-6400 in Manual setting Built-in Flash No Film Wind Auto single mode & Continuous at 4 frames per second Focusing Screen NA Diopter Correction Yes ( -2 to +0.3) Self Timer 10-Second delay Remote Control Optional cable release switch F PC Terminal Yes Depth-of-Field Preview NA Mirror Lock-Up NA Multiple Exposure Yes Viewfinder Info Image area frame( parallax corrected), Focus frame, Focus display, Shutter speed, Exposure mark, Exposure compensation & Flash readiness LCD Information Shooting distance, ISO Speed, Drive mode, Custom functions & Battery power Color Champagne / Black Power Source Two CR2 3V lithium batteries Dimensions 5.5 x 3.2 x 1.8″ ( 140 x 81 x 46mm) WxHxD Weight 1.24 lb ( 561 g) Design Aspects Curious to find out what the fuss is about? Let’s take a closer gander. The Porsche-designed titanium beauty has since developed a cult following despite the love/hate relationship documented by many a user. The Contax G2 raised the standard for rangefinder cameras with a 4 FPS integrated motor drive, top shutter speeds of up to 1/6000, X sync at 1/200 second and an extended baseline autofocus system. The supposed Leica killer listed for US$2,250 with the 45 mm Planar lens when it debuted (almost $3,500 in 2018 dough) and became the rich-man/woman’s travel and vacation camera.
It can be said that film rangefinder technology culminated in 1996 with the release of the engineering marvel that is the Contax G2.
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