A solid, manual focus, but autoeverything else, highperformance camera. Contax is an sap gold partner and global sap consulting services provider. A switch on the top of the camera allows selection of centerweighted average metering versus spot metering, independent of the exposure lock switch. Like all modern contax manualfocus slr cameras, the s2 used the contax yashica bayonet mount in. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. The rx anniversary 2000 edition were offered in 7 body colours, 3 logo colours and 3 logo fonts. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. Near mint contax rx 2000 years anniversary model elegant. Although i buy a lot of old cameras on ebay and have had really good luck there, the rx is a pretty complicated camera full of electronics.
The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. No additional driver releases are planned for these products. Contax has nine service delivery centers in usa, canada, australia and the netherlands. Our global team of professionals provide expert sap services, delivered locally. After several trials with my nex7, using both leica slr r lenses and karl zeiss, contax yashica lenses, this is my conclusion. In 1993, yashica introduced a camera that preserved the integrity of the carl zeiss t manual focus lenses and still provided digital focus assist within the camera body. Like most kyocera made contax slr cameras, it gives the feel and impression of quality. Needless to say, contax did not go forward with the introduction of this 7 based af camera. I also have a couple of yashica fxd quartz, both of which i have recovered with real leather, and they are. Rare topmint contax rx 2000 millennium model boxed. Contax rx mit vvertikal verlaufender lammellenverschlu.
The rx represents one of contax s approaches to integrating autofocus technology into a camera while retaining the use of the exceptional zeiss manual focus lenses. Rx2000 increased the alleged copay whenever a certain medicaid patients showed up. The rx does have what is called a depth of field indicator dofi, but i dont think the dofi justfies the hiugher price for the rx. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. I just got the rx a few days ago, and after putting a roll through it im very glad i got it. I have used 2 fx3 super 2000 bodies for several years in all kinds of dust, mud and dirt involved in archaeological excavations. Contax is a gold sap partner, authorized by sap to sell, implement and support sap software products. The contax s2 was originally introduced in october 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of contax cameras. Contax rx is awesome in one of those cwf childhood wish fulfillment moments, i bought one on ebay from popflash i had lusted for an rts in the 70s. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. It is a fully mechanical, manualfocus, manuallyoperated 35mm slr camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates.
Hier ein beispiel einer limitierten contax rx, sondermodell zum jahr 2000. Contax cameras kyocera produced just a handful of stylish, expensive but unremarkable contax digital compacts, and of these only the tvs digital 2002 showed any hint of the brands half century legacy. Second curtain synch is possible with a contax flash having second curtain synch capability. The quality is superb, and the body is rubber covered not the horrid leathercloth used on the shared bodies with yashica. Two of my favourite slr cameras contax rts vs yashica fx3 super 2000 duration. Dont bother with your dictionaryits an acronym, more or less, for av entertainment for the new age. Contax rx slr camera 35mm series sign in to comment. X and above supports rmx 2000 4000 with mpmrx card, rpcs 1800, rpcs ve. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. Contax 645af system 1990s2005 enlarge image 645 body and 140mm f2. To use this software, the plugin must be runningwithin a host application supporting the plugin vst or audio units. By using rmx plugin, the same effects as during dj performances can be used on a music creation application. The aria was too small for my hands and didnt feel nearly as robust as the rx in terms of construction metal versus plastic body or operability viewfinder blackout time, for example.
Shutter speed is automatically set when a dedicated flash is fully charged. The camera feels well built, sturdy, and again, bulky. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. The final products under the contax name were a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital cameras engineered and manufactured. These are two affordable and excellent options for anyone who. The extra bulk was needed to accommodate the mechanism that would drive the film plane to focus.
Small and light, a tad cheesyfeeling, not the solid metal heft of the rest of the contax line. Email format coach prospectworx has email formats and company information and all major companies worldwide. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Driver support for amd radeon hd 4000, hd 3000, hd 2000. The customer had the choice of the combinations on ordering one. Contax stylised as contax in the kyocera era began as a camera model in the zeiss ikon line in 1932, and later became a brand name. The rx is an integrated motor drive camera, similar in features to both the contax 167mt and the contax st. Two of my favourite slr cameras contax rts vs yashica fx.
The contax rx is a single lens reflex camera body with auto exposure. I hated the sliding toggle switch for the shutter speed control, so i sold mine. Irrationally, i thought the contax yashica bodies produced in the mid1990s were cool looking. The dfi is the indicator that i wish it would be a standard for any contax cameras or even better if every cameras have it. Find location, addresses, phone number, and website for any of them. The rx is more solid than the aria, but doesnt have the arias metering.
The contax rx i bought recently is a stunning camera, its a big heavy thing but handles beautifully and has a good specification. I dont recommend the ax for the reasons stated above. Whats the common view of the best of the contax slrs if there is one. Kyocera instruction manual digital camera contax nx 61 pages digital camera contax rts iii user manual. What contax has done is build in all of the electronics of an af system into the camera without the motors to move the lens. The contax 645 is the worlds most advanced mediumformat camera system. Ati radeon hd 4000ati mobility radeon hd 4000, ati radeon hd 3000ati mobility radeon hd 3000, and ati radeon hd 2000 ati mobility radeon hd 2000 series graphics reached peak performance optimization in october, 20. The rx provides focus assistance by graphically displaying focus information in the viewfinder. The chrometitanium s2 with a 5 mm spot metering system which covers the area within the microprism doughnut, and a blacktitanium s2b with centerweighted averaging metering and a slightly wider sensitivity range in low light levels. In a realpresence clariti environment, install or upgrade to realpresence dma 7000 system version 10. Consequently, kyocera will terminate the shipment of contax branded cameras, and the exclusive lenses and accessories in september 2005, except for the contax 645 camera system, the shipment of which to some markets will come to an end in december, 2005. I have the rx which i think a terrific camera, build quality, perfect weight for me, good balance, userfriendly controls giving. Rationally, i wanted an inexpensive way to try carl zeiss glass. All contax bodies are solid, although the aria is a little less so due to its materials.
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