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| − | Produced in small numbers, the '''Contarex Super Electronic''' (or '''Contarex SE''') | + | Produced in small numbers, the '''Contarex Super Electronic''' (or '''Contarex SE''') is a focal-plane shutter [[SLR]] sharing elements of [[Zeiss Ikon]]'s [[Contarex Super]]. Its first version was introduced in 1968.<ref>This date, and and additional information on the SE system, can be found at the [https://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zicontrelc.htm Contrarex Super Electronic page] at [https://www.pacificrimcamera.com/index.htm Pacific Rim Camera]].</ref> The SE's unusual feature was a shutter whose timing was controlled by an electronic circuit, described in the manual with a schematic diagram. |
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| + | An accessory-shoe mounted '''Tele-Sensor''' could plug into a socket alongside the lens mount and control the shutter speed steplessly to suit any given aperture (previously selected on both lens and sensor dial). This was one of a series of various electronic accessories and cables made for this model. The electrical motor drive (which could be remotely operated) particularly targeted this model at professional or industrial use. | ||
A number of focusing screen options could be user-exchanged via the lens throat, without affecting the [[TTL]] metering cell located behind the reflex mirror. | A number of focusing screen options could be user-exchanged via the lens throat, without affecting the [[TTL]] metering cell located behind the reflex mirror. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[https://www.cameramanuals.org/contax/contarex_super_electronic.pdf Contarex Super Electronic manual] (PDF) from Mike Butkus's [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | *[https://www.cameramanuals.org/contax/contarex_super_electronic.pdf Contarex Super Electronic manual] (PDF) from Mike Butkus's [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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Produced in small numbers, the Contarex Super Electronic (or Contarex SE) is a focal-plane shutter SLR sharing elements of Zeiss Ikon's Contarex Super. Its first version was introduced in 1968.[1] The SE's unusual feature was a shutter whose timing was controlled by an electronic circuit, described in the manual with a schematic diagram.
An accessory-shoe mounted Tele-Sensor could plug into a socket alongside the lens mount and control the shutter speed steplessly to suit any given aperture (previously selected on both lens and sensor dial). This was one of a series of various electronic accessories and cables made for this model. The electrical motor drive (which could be remotely operated) particularly targeted this model at professional or industrial use.
A number of focusing screen options could be user-exchanged via the lens throat, without affecting the TTL metering cell located behind the reflex mirror.
Notes
- ↑ This date, and and additional information on the SE system, can be found at the Contrarex Super Electronic page at Pacific Rim Camera].
Links
- Contarex Super Electronic manual (PDF) from Mike Butkus's OrphanCameras.com
