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The '''Contax 645 AF''' is a 6×4.5cm [[medium format]], [[autofocus]] film camera, introduced by [[Kyocera]] under the [[Contax (Yashica/Kyocera)|Contax]] brand in 1999. Competing cameras include '''Pentax 645N''' and [[Mamiya 645 AF]]. The camera system was discontinued in 2005. | The '''Contax 645 AF''' is a 6×4.5cm [[medium format]], [[autofocus]] film camera, introduced by [[Kyocera]] under the [[Contax (Yashica/Kyocera)|Contax]] brand in 1999. Competing cameras include '''Pentax 645N''' and [[Mamiya 645 AF]]. The camera system was discontinued in 2005. | ||
| − | The camera system has a range of interchangeable lenses and finders. The body materials are similar to their [[Contax RTS]] 35mm SLR cameras. The electronic [[focal plane shutter]] design has a maximum speed of 1/4000 of a second. [[ | + | The camera system has a range of interchangeable lenses and finders. The body materials are similar to their [[Contax RTS]] 35mm SLR cameras. |
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| + | The metering [[TTL]] system is can be used in either spot or [[center-weighted]] modes. Exposure modes include A<sub>V</sub> ([[aperture priority]]), T<sub>V</sub> ([[shutter priority]]) and [[manual exposure]] mode. [[Exposure compensation]] can be in -3 to 3 [[EV]] in 1/3 steps. Flash exposure modes include TTL auto flash, auto pre-flash TTL and manual pre-flash modes. | ||
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| + | The vertical travelling electronic [[focal plane shutter]] design has a maximum speed of 1/4000 of a second. In AV mode: 30 sec to 1/4000, in TV mode, 8 to 1/4000. There is a [[bulb]] mode and [[flash sync]] is also available at 1/125 of a second. Electronic [[self timer]] is available with a delay of either 2 or 10 seconds. | ||
The [[Carl Zeiss]] lenses are developed with a built-in motor which allows auto and manual focus override without having to change lens modes. | The [[Carl Zeiss]] lenses are developed with a built-in motor which allows auto and manual focus override without having to change lens modes. | ||
| − | It uses interchangeable, removable film backs with an insert available for both 120 and 220 film. | + | It uses interchangeable, removable film backs with an insert available for both 120 and 220 film. The film loading is automatic with bar coded film and will automatically advance to the first frame. Non coded film requires aligning the backing paper start indicator. Bar code film ISO can be read automatically with a range of 25 to 5000 ISO. It can also be manually set from 6 to 6400 ISO. The film transport system is motorized, with automatic advance of up to 1.6 fps. It is powered by a [[2CR5 battery]]. |
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Revision as of 05:44, 29 October 2012
The Contax 645 AF is a 6×4.5cm medium format, autofocus film camera, introduced by Kyocera under the Contax brand in 1999. Competing cameras include Pentax 645N and Mamiya 645 AF. The camera system was discontinued in 2005.
The camera system has a range of interchangeable lenses and finders. The body materials are similar to their Contax RTS 35mm SLR cameras.
The metering TTL system is can be used in either spot or center-weighted modes. Exposure modes include AV (aperture priority), TV (shutter priority) and manual exposure mode. Exposure compensation can be in -3 to 3 EV in 1/3 steps. Flash exposure modes include TTL auto flash, auto pre-flash TTL and manual pre-flash modes.
The vertical travelling electronic focal plane shutter design has a maximum speed of 1/4000 of a second. In AV mode: 30 sec to 1/4000, in TV mode, 8 to 1/4000. There is a bulb mode and flash sync is also available at 1/125 of a second. Electronic self timer is available with a delay of either 2 or 10 seconds.
The Carl Zeiss lenses are developed with a built-in motor which allows auto and manual focus override without having to change lens modes.
It uses interchangeable, removable film backs with an insert available for both 120 and 220 film. The film loading is automatic with bar coded film and will automatically advance to the first frame. Non coded film requires aligning the backing paper start indicator. Bar code film ISO can be read automatically with a range of 25 to 5000 ISO. It can also be manually set from 6 to 6400 ISO. The film transport system is motorized, with automatic advance of up to 1.6 fps. It is powered by a 2CR5 battery.
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Links
In English:
- Contax 645 AF Medium Format SLR Camera at medfmt
- Contax 645 AF Lens Reviews
- Contax 645 AF Lens Info
- Contax 645 AF Lens System
- Contax 645 AF Review - photonet
- Contax 645 AF Review - Photograpy Review
- Contax 645 AF Sneak Preview
- Contax 645 AF Specs
- Zeiss Contax Relationship
- Contax 645 instruction manual at Orphancameras.com
In Spanish:
